Missouri tax tables 2026
The figures set by or for Missouri for 2026: income tax brackets, payroll contributions and employer rates. Federal or national figures for the US are on the national page.
- 2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31
- USD
Income tax
Missouri income tax brackets: All filing statuses
| State taxable income, per year | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $1,348 | 0% |
| $1,348 to $2,696 | 2% |
| $2,696 to $4,044 | 2.5% |
| $4,044 to $5,392 | 3% |
| $5,392 to $6,740 | 3.5% |
| $6,740 to $8,088 | 4% |
| $8,088 to $9,436 | 4.5% |
| Over $9,436 | 4.7% |
Source: Missouri Department of Revenue, Form MO-1040ES 2026 Declaration of Estimated Tax for Individuals (Revised 12-2025), Form MO-1040ES Tax Rate Chart and line 5–6 instructions · retrieved 2026-10-20
Missouri income tax: key figures
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Progressive brackets |
| Top rate | 4.7% |
| Standard deduction: Single | $16,100 |
| Standard deduction: Married filing separately | $16,100 |
| Standard deduction: Married filing jointly | $32,200 |
| Standard deduction: Head of household | $24,150 |
| Additional exemption, head of household or qualifying widow(er) (exemption)MO-1040ES 2026, line 5. | $1,400 |
Source: Missouri Department of Revenue, Form MO-1040ES 2026 Declaration of Estimated Tax for Individuals (Revised 12-2025), Form MO-1040ES Tax Rate Chart and line 5–6 instructions · retrieved 2026-10-20
Employee contributions
Missouri supplemental (bonus) withholding
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Supplemental rate | 4.7% |
Source: Missouri Department of Revenue, 2026 Missouri Withholding Tax Formula, 'Supplemental Pay Withholding' · retrieved 2026-10-20
Missouri local income taxes
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Kansas City (city)Non-residents: 1%. Basis: state taxable wages | 1% |
| St. Louis (city)Non-residents: 1%. Basis: state taxable wagesSource: stlouis-mo.gov · retrieved 2026-10-20 | 1% |
Local taxes the calculators support, each with its own official source. Rates are for residents unless a non-resident rate is given.
Source: City of Kansas City, Missouri Finance Department: Have You Paid Your KCMO Earnings Tax (E-Tax)? · retrieved 2026-10-20
Employer costs
Missouri state unemployment insurance (employer)
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Taxable wage base (per employee, per year) | $9,000 |
| New employer rate | 2.376% |
| Experience-rated range: lowest | 0% |
| Experience-rated range: highest | 6% |
Missouri new employers pay 2.376% (1% for 501(c)(3) nonprofits).
Source: Missouri Division of Employment Security, Tax Rates · retrieved 2026-10-16
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Official sources
- 2026 Missouri Withholding Tax Formula · retrieved 2026-10-20
- 2026 Missouri Income Tax Withholding Tables (all payroll periods, updated 11/01/2025) · retrieved 2026-10-20
- Form 4282, Missouri Employer’s Tax Guide (Revised 03-2026) · retrieved 2026-10-20
- Form MO-1040ES 2026, Declaration of Estimated Tax for Individuals (Revised 12-2025), Tax Rate Chart · retrieved 2026-10-20
- Individual Income Tax Year Changes · retrieved 2026-10-20
- 2026 Tax Legislative Changes · retrieved 2026-10-16
- Have You Paid Your KCMO Earnings Tax (E-Tax)? · retrieved 2026-10-20
- Tax FAQs · retrieved 2026-10-16
- Employer Withholding and Payroll Expense Tax Information · retrieved 2026-10-20
- 2026 Form E-1, Individual Earnings Tax Return · retrieved 2026-10-16
- RSMo 92.115, Constitutional charter cities: earnings tax continuation elections · retrieved 2026-10-16
- Missouri Division of Employment Security, Tax Rates · retrieved 2026-10-16
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