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Missouri taxes individual income with moderate progressive rates topping out at 4.7% in 2026. The state has phased in bracket and rate changes in recent years. This calculator shows federal tax, Missouri state tax using the 2026 brackets, the federal standard deduction and Missouri's partial federal tax deduction, and payroll taxes — for education only, not MO-1040 preparation.
2026 federal + state brackets + FICA — updates as you type.
State: Missouri (pre-selected; change the dropdown for other states)
Not applied in this simplified model.
State tax uses your state's 2026 brackets, standard deduction, exemptions and credits for your filing status. City and county income taxes (for example NYC, Maryland counties, Ohio cities) are not included. FICA: Social Security 6.2% on wages up to $184,500 and Medicare 1.45% on all wages shown.
Applies Missouri's 2026 brackets (0%–4.7%) after the federal standard deduction and Missouri's partial deduction for federal income tax. Rates: Missouri Department of Revenue. Kansas City and St. Louis 1% earnings taxes, Social Security subtractions and credits are not modeled.
Federal brackets (2026 · Single)
Net take-home
$54,453
Total tax: $13,547
Effective rate
19.9%
Marginal rate
26.7%
Income position
Taxable income $51,900 relative to bracket scale (cap $691,848).
Same brackets for all filing statuses. Source: Missouri Department of Revenue.
| Missouri taxable income | Marginal rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $1,348 | 0% |
| $1,348 – $2,696 | 2.0% |
| $2,696 – $4,044 | 2.5% |
| $4,044 – $5,392 | 3.0% |
| $5,392 – $6,740 | 3.5% |
| $6,740 – $8,088 | 4.0% |
| $8,088 – $9,436 | 4.5% |
| Over $9,436 | 4.7% |
Missouri offers property tax credits for seniors and disabled individuals, a food pantry credit, and other smaller credits. The public-school retirement system may interact with exclusions — none of these are applied in this calculator.
Missouri uses graduated brackets in 2026: 0% on the first $1,348 of taxable income, then rates rising from 2% in $1,348 steps to a top rate of 4.7% on taxable income above $9,436. The same brackets apply to every filing status. For a single filer with $70,000 in wages, Missouri tax is approximately $2,306 (about 3.3% effective).
Missouri provides a Social Security subtraction for many taxpayers subject to income limits and filing rules. That subtraction is not built into this calculator, which models wage income.
Kansas and Illinois use different flat or bracket structures. St. Louis and Kansas City workers often compare offers across state lines — use each state calculator with identical gross income for a quick estimate.
Missouri uses the federal standard deduction: $16,100 for single filers and $32,200 for married filing jointly in 2026. Missouri also lets you deduct part of your federal income tax — 35% if AGI is $25,000 or less, 25% up to $50,000, 15% up to $100,000, 5% up to $125,000 and none above — capped at $5,000 ($10,000 married filing jointly). The calculator applies both; itemized deductions are not modeled.
Educational estimates only. Not IRS or Missouri Department of Revenue advice.