Taxation, Finance & Legal Services

The Missouri Department of Revenue has extended the individual income tax filing deadline to Tuesday, April 17, 2012 instead of the traditional deadline of April 15. The date was changed as a convenience to Missouri taxpayers, so that the state deadline would be the same as the federal deadline to file tax returns.

State Taxes

Filing Missouri Personal Taxes

The Missouri Department of Revenue’s personal tax website has information and services to help you understand your tax obligation and make payments. Visit the personal tax website

Tax Assistance Centers provide regional access for taxpayers seeking aid or contact with the Missouri Department of Revenue.

Personal Tax Topics

Paying Taxes While Receiving Unemployment Insurance

If you received unemployment insurance within the last year, you need to the amount of unemployment insurance benefits paid and taxes withheld to file your taxes. This information is included in the 1099-G form and is available online. Access your 1099-G form online now.

Taxes in Other States

Visit the Federation of Tax Administrators website to locate tax forms for other states.


Sales Tax – a State and Local Tax

The state’s sales tax is imposed on the purchase price of tangible personal property or taxable service sold at retail. Use tax is imposed on the storage, use or consumption of tangible personal property in this state. The 4.225 percent state sales and use tax is distributed into four funds to finance portions of state government – General Revenue (3.0 percent), Conservation (0.125 percent), Education (1.0 percent), and Parks/Soils (0.10 percent). Cities and counties may impose a local sales and use tax. Special taxing districts (such as fire districts) may also impose additional sales and use taxes.


Personal Property Taxes – a Local Tax

Personal property taxes on items like homes, cars and boats are local taxes. For more information on personal property taxes, contact your County Assessor’s Office.


Business Taxes

Small Businesses

The Missouri Dept. of Reveune provides resources specifically designed to assist small businesses in complying with Missouri tax requirements. Visit smallbiztax.mo.gov to learn more about small business taxes.

Use the resources below to learn more about business taxes in Missouri. More information about business taxes in Missouri is available at the Missouri Business Portal.