Missouri Income Tax Guide for 2024
Overview
Missouri uses a progressive income tax system with rates ranging from 0% to 4.8%. Capital gains are taxed as ordinary income. The state offers a standard deduction of $14,600 for single filers.
Income Tax Rates
Single Filers
| Income Range | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $1,272 | 0% |
| $1,273 - $2,545 | 2% |
| $2,546 - $3,818 | 2.5% |
| $3,819 - $5,091 | 3% |
| $5,092 - $6,364 | 3.5% |
| $6,365 - $7,637 | 4% |
| $7,638 - $8,910 | 4.5% |
| $8,911+ | 4.8% |
Married Filing Jointly
| Income Range | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $1,272 | 0% |
| $1,273 - $2,545 | 2% |
| $2,546 - $3,818 | 2.5% |
| $3,819 - $5,091 | 3% |
| $5,092 - $6,364 | 3.5% |
| $6,365 - $7,637 | 4% |
| $7,638 - $8,910 | 4.5% |
| $8,911+ | 4.8% |
Capital Gains Tax
Capital gains are taxed at the same rates as ordinary income.
Deductions & Exemptions
| Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Standard Deduction (Single) | $14,600 |
| Standard Deduction (Married Filing Jointly) | $29,200 |
Additional Information
- Military pensions tax-free
- Uses federal standard deduction amounts
- Top rate 4.8% on Missouri taxable income over $8,911; the first $1,273 is not taxed and the brackets are indexed annually ($1,273 steps for 2024)
- No general capital gains exclusion for 2024: the 100% capital gains subtraction in Section 143.121 RSMo applies only "for all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025". Narrow exclusions (low-income housing, employee stock ownership plan sales) still apply.
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Sources
The 2024 figures for Missouri on this page were compiled from the following official government publications:
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