Missouri Tax Calculator 2026
Estimate your federal and Missouri state taxes for the 2026 tax year.
Pre-configured for Missouri residents, 2026 tax year. Filing your 2025 return? Missouri Tax Calculator 2025
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Pre-tax contributions
$2,200 federal Child Tax Credit each, applied to your 2026 liability.
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Enter what was withheld this year — W-2 box 2 (federal) and box 17 (state) — to compare against your estimated liability.
$59,000 per year, shown per month
of gross income, all taxes
federal + MO on your next dollar
Estimate only, for a single W-2 earner taking the standard deduction. Kansas City and St. Louis each levy a 1% earnings tax on wages of residents and of nonresidents working in the city. Itemized deductions and most credits beyond the Child Tax Credit aren't modeled.
Only the top slice pays 22%
Federal tax is progressive: each bracket taxes only the income inside it. Here is how your $58,900 of taxable income fills the 2026 brackets.
Understanding Missouri Income Taxes
Residents of Missouri pay state income tax on top of federal taxes. Missouri’s top rate is 4.7% for both 2025 and 2026 (trigger-based cuts toward 4.5% have not activated), and it kicks in above roughly $9,200 of taxable income. The amount you owe depends on your taxable income, filing status, and the deductions and credits Missouri allows.
Key Takeaways for 2026
- Federal tax brackets and standard deductions have been adjusted for inflation under IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32.
- Missouri's own rates and enacted 2026 changes are applied to your state estimate automatically.
- Kansas City and St. Louis each levy a 1% earnings tax on wages of residents and of nonresidents working in the city.
- Don't forget FICA taxes (Social Security and Medicare) — they're withheld from your paycheck automatically and included in the take-home figure above.
Go Deeper on Your 2026 Taxes
Federal tax tools
- Federal Income Tax Calculator — brackets, deductions, and your effective rate
- Tax Bracket Calculator — see which bracket your income lands in
- Paycheck Tax Calculator — per-paycheck withholding and take-home
- Marriage Tax Calculator — filing jointly vs. separately
- W-4 Withholding Calculator — is your paycheck withholding on target?
- Estimated Tax Calculator — quarterly 1040-ES vouchers for 1099 income
- 2026 State Tax Changes — every enacted cut, verified
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Missouri state income tax brackets for 2026?
For the 2026 tax year, Missouri has a graduated income tax: rates run from 0% to 4.7% across eight brackets, with the top rate applying above $9,191 for single filers. Missouri’s top rate is 4.7% for both 2025 and 2026 (trigger-based cuts toward 4.5% have not activated), and it kicks in above roughly $9,200 of taxable income.
How is Missouri state income tax calculated?
Missouri applies its bracket rates to your federal taxable income (income after the federal standard deduction). This calculator applies the latest published Missouri figures automatically.
How much tax will I pay on a $75,000 salary in Missouri?
Roughly $2,592 in Missouri state income tax for a single filer taking the standard deduction in 2026. Add about $7,670 of federal income tax and $5,738 of FICA (7.65%), for total taxes near $16,000 and take-home around $59,000. Credits and other income can change this.
What percentage of your paycheck goes to taxes in Missouri?
About 21.3% for a single filer earning $75,000 in 2026: federal income tax (~10.2%), FICA (7.65%), and Missouri state tax (~3.5%). Your exact percentage depends on income, filing status, and pre-tax contributions like a 401(k).
Does Missouri tax Social Security benefits?
No. Missouri does not tax Social Security benefits. Fully exempt since 2024, when Missouri removed all income limits on the Social Security subtraction.
Does Missouri tax retirement income like 401(k) or pension withdrawals?
Social Security is fully exempt; public pensions are deductible up to the maximum Social Security benefit per person, and — uniquely — Missouri fully exempts individual capital gains from state tax starting in 2025.
Are there local income taxes in Missouri?
Kansas City and St. Louis each levy a 1% earnings tax on wages of residents and of nonresidents working in the city. This calculator estimates state-level tax only.