Missouri law
Tax Laws in Missouri.
Missouri imposes a graduated individual income tax with a top rate of 4.70% (2025, phasing down to eventual 4.50% floor under 2022 tax reform). Sales tax is 4.225% state rate plus significant local sales taxes (common metro combined rate: 8–10%). Corporate income tax is 4.00%. Property taxes are administered locally. Missouri generally conforms to the federal IRC. Kansas City and St. Louis City impose local earnings taxes (1% of earnings for residents and nonresidents working within the city).
Last verified: 2026-04-17
State law
Key Missouri Statutes
Graduated rates from 2% to 4.70% (2025), with scheduled reductions tied to revenue triggers under 2022 tax reform. Standard deduction mirrors federal amounts.
4.225% state sales tax. Local jurisdictions may levy additional sales taxes, producing combined rates often 8–10% in metropolitan areas.
4.00% flat corporate income tax. Single-sales-factor apportionment for multistate corporations.
Kansas City and St. Louis (City) each impose a 1% earnings tax on residents and nonresidents working within the city. Voters approved continuation every 5 years.
Residential property assessed at 19% of market value, agricultural at 12%, commercial at 32%. Reassessed every 2 years.
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