Missouri State Taxes: What You’ll Pay in the 2026 Tax Season

• Income tax: The state income tax is graduated, starting at 2 percent for residents with taxable income between $1,313 and $2,626, and up to $256 plus 4.7 percent of any taxable income above $9,191.
• Property tax: An average rate of 0.89 percent of a home’s assessed value, according to the latest data from the Tax Foundation.
• Sales tax: The state has a sales tax of 4.225 percent, and local jurisdictions can impose additional sales tax, making the average combined sales tax in the state 8.44 percent, according to the Tax Foundation.

How is income taxed?

Missouri’s income tax is graduated, starting at 2 percent for residents with taxable income between $1,314 and $2,626, with each bracket increasing in $1,313 increments. The top income tax bracket is to $256 plus 4.7 percent of taxable income above $9,191. Single people get a standard deduction of $15,750, while those married and filing jointly get a standard deduction of $31,500. A head of household receives a standard deduction of $23,625.

What about investment income?

Starting with the 2025 tax year, Missouri allows 100 percent of the income reported as capital gains for federal tax purposes to be subtracted when determining Missouri adjusted gross income. More information is available here.

Are Social Security benefits taxed?

For individuals 62 and older or disabled, Missouri does not tax Social Security. For those younger, the maximum Social Security deduction is $47,633 for 2025.

How is property taxed?

Missouri has a statewide average property tax rate of 0.89 percent of a home’s assessed value. The actual rate varies by county, with the lowest rate being 0.34 percent in Wright County and the highest rate 1.14 percent in St. Louis County, according to the latest data from the Tax Foundation. The lowest median property taxes paid was $550 in Ripley County, while the highest was $3,613 in Platte County.

What about sales and other taxes?

• Sales tax: Missouri has a statewide sales tax of 4.225 percent, and most local jurisdictions impose additional sales taxes. The average additional local sales tax is 4.22 percent, making the average combined sales tax in the state 8.44 percent, according to the Tax Foundation. Residents can look up their local sales tax by year here. Exemptions: Retail sales with federal food stamps, prescription medication and some medical devices and equipment, such as hearing aids and hospital beds. See more exemptions here.
• Gas and diesel: 29.5 cents per gallon.
• Vehicle tax: Vehicle purchases have a 4.225 percent state sales tax, plus any local sales tax, as well as an $8.50 title fee and $9 processing fee. Residents can estimate the tax they will owe on a vehicle purchase here.
• Alcohol: Missouri only charges sales tax on alcoholic beverages. However, wholesalers pay their own taxes that are often passed onto the customer in the sale price.
• Lottery: Lottery winnings are taxed like any other income in Missouri. The Missouri Lottery is required to withhold 4 percent for Missouri state income taxes on prizes of more than $600, as well as 24 percent forfederal income taxes for prizes of more than $5,000. Winners may owe additional taxes for the prize, or they may receive a refund, depending on their personal income.

Will my heirs or estate have to pay inheritance and estate tax?

Missouri has no estate or inheritance tax.

Are there any tax breaks for older residents?

• Additional standard deduction: Taxpayers 65 and older or blind who are married and filing jointly receive an additional standard deduction of $1,600. Single and head of household filers over age 65 or disabled receive an additional standard deduction of $2,000.
• Missouri property tax credit claim: This credit is for certain senior citizens and 100 percent disabled individuals for a portion of the real estate taxes or rent they have paid for the year. The credit is for a maximum of $750 for renters and $1,100 for owners who owned and occupied their home. The actual credit is based on the amount of real estate taxes or rent paid and total household income (taxable and nontaxable). More information is available here.

Are military pensions taxed?

Military retirement pensions are not taxed in Missouri.

What is the deadline for filing taxes in 2026?

Filings for 2025 tax returns are due April 15, 2026.

 

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