Missouri taxes — property, income, sales, retirement

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Property tax, income tax, sales tax, and retirement-income treatment in Missouri. Quick read for movers, retirees, and remote workers.

Income tax up to 4.7%. Low base sales (local push to 8%+). Partial SS exclusion (AGI-based).

Effective property tax

0.96%

of home value/yr

Income tax (top rate)

4.7%

Sales tax (state)

4.22%

local adds more

SS taxed by state?

Yes

Property tax

Missouri’s effective property tax rate is approximately 0.96% of assessed home value per year. On a $350,000 home that’s about $3,360/yr. Rates vary by county and municipality — this is a state-wide average.

Income tax

Top marginal rate: 4.7%. Brackets vary by income. For wage earners, the effective rate depends on filing status, deductions, and credits.

Sales tax

State base rate: 4.22%. Local municipal and county additions can raise the combined rate by 1-4 percentage points.

Retirement income

Social Security: Taxed by state. Pensions & 401(k) withdrawals: Partial exclusion / credit available.

Top cities in Missouri

Kansas City · pop 516,032 · momentum 67

St. Louis · pop 279,695 · momentum 57

Springfield · pop 170,596 · momentum 69

Columbia · pop 130,900 · momentum 73

Independence · pop 121,629 · momentum 69

St. Charles · pop 72,458 · momentum 67

Compare to other states: All 50 state tax overviews · All Missouri cities · Best Missouri cities for retirees

Sources: Tax Foundation effective property tax rankings, state DOR publications, AARP retirement tax guide. 2024/2025 representative figures — verify with a CPA for your specific situation.