Missouri income tax brackets
Missouri has 8 brackets for single filers, from 0% on the first $1,348 of taxable income to 4.7% on income over $9,436, and married couples use the same bands. The Missouri standard deduction is $16,100 for single filers, $32,200 for married couples filing jointly and $24,150 for heads of household — the same amounts as the federal deduction.
This is Missouri's 2026 schedule. It was checked on 2026-09-30 against Missouri DOR 2026 Withholding Tax Formula (brackets in $1,348 steps to 4.7%; standard deduction $16,100/$32,200/$16,100/$24,150).
Kansas City and St. Louis levy a 1% earnings tax that is not included here.
| Rate | Taxable income (single or joint) | Tax at the top of the band |
|---|---|---|
| 0% | up to $1,348 | $0 |
| 2% | $1,348 – $2,696 | $27 |
| 2.5% | $2,696 – $4,044 | $61 |
| 3% | $4,044 – $5,392 | $101 |
| 3.5% | $5,392 – $6,740 | $148 |
| 4% | $6,740 – $8,088 | $202 |
| 4.5% | $8,088 – $9,436 | $263 |
| 4.7% | over $9,436 | — |
Missouri and federal income tax by income
At the calculator's default $85,000, Missouri takes $3,058 of a $12,928 total income tax bill, or 24%. Filing status matters too: a married couple filing jointly on $170,000 owes Missouri $6,296, which is $181 more than two single filers earning $85,000 each.
| Gross income | Missouri tax | Missouri rate | Federal tax | Combined effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $473 | 1.58% | $1,420 | 6.31% |
| $50,000 | $1,413 | 2.83% | $3,820 | 10.47% |
| $65,000 | $2,118 | 3.26% | $5,620 | 11.90% |
| $85,000 (default) | $3,058 | 3.60% | $9,870 | 15.21% |
| $100,000 | $3,763 | 3.76% | $13,170 | 16.93% |
| $125,000 | $4,938 | 3.95% | $18,734 | 18.94% |
| $200,000 | $8,463 | 4.23% | $36,734 | 22.60% |
| $300,000 | $13,163 | 4.39% | $68,134 | 27.10% |
| $400,000 | $17,863 | 4.47% | $103,134 | 30.25% |
Marginal tax rate in Missouri
The next dollar a single filer earns above $85,000 is taxed at 26.7%: 22% federal and 4.7% by Missouri. That is already Missouri's top rate.