Missouri has a graduated income tax system, meaning the rate you pay is based on your taxable income. For the 2024 tax year (the return you’ll file in 2025), tax brackets in the Show Me State range from 2% to 4.8%, with higher-earning taxpayers paying the top rate.
There are various factors that influence how much you owe, including your filing status, income level, and any deductions or credits taken. The following guide can help you better understand your tax obligations as a resident, part-year resident, or nonresident of Missouri. Understanding this information will help you plan for tax season and minimize your tax liability.
*Note you are still responsible for federal taxes if you meet the IRS income filing threshold. This article addresses state-specific taxes only.
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The seven Missouri state income tax brackets make it one of the most complex states for tax filing in 2024. Your tax bracket depends on your taxable income and ranges from 2% to 4.8%. Regardless of your tax bracket, Missouri state income taxes are due on April 15, 2025, which aligns with the federal deadline.
Missouri’s income tax brackets are based on income level and remain the same across all filing statuses. However, the standard deduction varies depending on filing status, which ultimately affects how much income is subject to tax within each tax bracket.
The table below breaks down 2024 tax rates and the corresponding tax brackets:
| Taxable Income | Tax Rate |
| $0 to $1,273 | $0 (0%) |
| $1,274 to $2,546 | 2% of excess over $1,273 |
| $2,547 to $3,819 | $25 plus 2.5% of excess over $2,546 |
| $3,820 to $5,092 | $57 plus 3% of excess over $3,819 |
| $5,093 to $6,365 | $95 plus 3.5% of excess over $5,092 |
| $6,366 to $7,638 | $140 plus 4% of excess over $6,365 |
| $7,639 to $8,911 | $191 plus 4.5% of excess over $7,638 |
| $8,912 and over | $248 plus 4.8% of excess over $8,911 |
Source: Missouri Department of Revenue
What is the standard deduction in Missouri?
The standard deduction reduces your taxable income and makes it easier to calculate your state taxes. Instead of itemizing deductions, many taxpayers choose the standard deduction to make filing their returns easier. It’s especially beneficial to those who don’t want to calculate individual deductions or have itemized deductions totaling less than the standard deduction amount.
In Missouri, the standard deduction amounts differ based on filing status. For the 2024 tax year, they are:
- Single: $14,600
- Married filing jointly and qualifying widow(er): $29,200
- Married filing separately: $14,600
- Head of household: $21,900
- Claimed as a dependent: $1,300 or $450 plus earned income, up to $14,600
Who has to file Missouri state income tax?
Missouri typically requires taxpayers to file a state income tax return if they file a federal return. There are, however, a few exceptions:
- Residents: You don’t need to file if your Missouri adjusted gross income is less than $1,200.
- Nonresidents: Filing isn’t required if you earned less than $600 of Missouri income.
- If your Missouri adjusted gross income is less than the standard deduction, you may not need to file.
Note: If Missouri taxes are withheld from your income on Form W-2, you must file a return to claim a refund of tax withheld.
How Missouri residency impacts tax filing
Missouri recognizes three residency statuses for state tax purposes: resident, part-year resident, and nonresident. Your residency status determines how much of your income the state taxes and which forms you need to file.
Although Missouri’s residency rules can be a bit complex, we’ve simplified these rules in the table below.
| Residency status | Definition | How Missouri taxes income |
| Resident | Someone who considers Missouri their permanent home or has a permanent place to live in Missouri and spends more than 183 days of the year in the state. | Missouri taxes all income earned, no matter where it is earned. |
| Part-year resident | Moved into or out of Missouri during the tax year. | Missouri taxes income earned while living in Missouri. |
| Nonresident | Lived outside Missouri for the entire year or spent 30 days or less in Missouri. | Missouri taxes only Missouri-sourced income. |
Understanding your residency status is vital to correctly filing your Missouri tax return and will help you determine which credits or deductions you can take.
Other income tax considerations in Missouri
In addition to wages, Missouri taxes various types of income differently. Here’s how the state treats specific income sources:
- Retirement and pension income tax: Military pensions are tax-free. Public pensions are exempt up to the maximum amount of Social Security benefits each year, and private pensions (IRAs and 401(k)s) are exempt up to $6,000 per taxpayer.
- Investment income tax: Missouri taxes capital gains at the same rate as personal income.
- Social Security income tax: Social Security benefits are tax-exempt in Missouri.
Military income tax: Nonresident military pay is not taxable. Missouri residents must pay tax if they are stationed in the state or spend more than 30 days in the state. Active duty members of the military who are not residents of Missouri and have no income from Missouri sources must file a No Return Required – Military Online Form.
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Common Missouri state income tax credits
Missouri offers several tax credits to help reduce your state income tax liability. The table below highlights popular credits, their descriptions, and their impact on taxable income:
| Tax credit | Description | Amount |
| Missouri Working Family Credit | Equal to 20% of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). | Varies based on federal EITC amount; maximum federal credit for the 2024 tax year is $7,830. |
| Adoption Tax Credit | Covers qualified adoption expenses to help families with child adoption costs. | Up to $10,000 in adoption expenses. |
| Missouri Property Tax Credit | Helps senior citizens and disabled individuals with a portion of their property taxes or rent paid. | Up to $750 for renters and $1,100 for owners. |
| Various Donation Credits | Credits for donations to food pantries, diaper banks, shelters, child advocacy centers, and more. | Varies by program. |
For a full list of Missouri state income tax credits, visit Missouri’s Department of Revenue website.
These credits can provide significant tax savings, so it’s worth exploring which ones you may qualify for.
How to file Missouri state income tax
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