TaxWrenTaxes for Missouri freelancers in 2026
Single filers get a standard deduction of $16,100 ($32,200 married filing jointly).
On $85,000 of 1099 profit, a single filer owes about $2,775 in Missouri income tax on top of $17,800 in federal taxes. That ranks 30th lowest of 51 (50 states and DC), right at the national median.
Among its neighbors, Tennessee, Iowa, Kentucky, Nebraska and Arkansas would tax the same income less, while Oklahoma, Kansas and Illinois would tax it more.
Missouri also has local (county or city) income taxes. They average 0.18% of adjusted gross income statewide (2023 IRS and Census data compiled by the Tax Foundation) and are not included in these estimates.
Missouri income tax brackets for 2026
| Rate | Single: taxable income over | Married jointly: over |
|---|---|---|
| 0% | $0 | $0 |
| 2% | $1,348 | $1,348 |
| 2.5% | $2,696 | $2,696 |
| 3% | $4,044 | $4,044 |
| 3.5% | $5,392 | $5,392 |
| 4% | $6,740 | $6,740 |
| 4.5% | $8,088 | $8,088 |
| 4.7% | $9,436 | $9,436 |
Missouri vs. neighboring states
Tax on $85,000 of 1099 profit for a single filer in 2026. The median across all 50 states and DC is $2,729 of state income tax.
| State | State tax | Total tax | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $2,775 | $20,575 | $64,425 |
| Arkansas | $2,723 | $20,523 | $64,477 |
| Iowa | $2,350 | $20,150 | $64,850 |
| Illinois | $3,765 | $21,565 | $63,435 |
| Kansas | $3,608 | $21,408 | $63,592 |
| Kentucky | $2,647 | $20,447 | $64,553 |
| Nebraska | $2,715 | $20,515 | $64,485 |
| Oklahoma | $3,009 | $20,809 | $64,191 |
| Tennessee | $0 | $17,800 | $67,200 |
How Missouri taxes changed
For 2026, Missouri raised the single standard deduction from $15,750 to $16,100. State tax on $85,000 of 1099 profit falls from $2,797 to $2,775 (−$21).
| 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Top income tax rate | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Standard deduction (single) | $15,750 | $16,100 |
| State tax on $85,000 of 1099 profit | $2,797 | $2,775 |
| Take-home on a $75,000 salary | $58,705 | $59,005 |
Each year uses that year's federal and Missouri rules, so the take-home row also reflects federal changes. Federal changes · All data updates
What this estimate simplifies
- These states allow some or all of federal income tax paid to be deducted from state taxable income.
Sources: Missouri revenue department, Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32. See our methodology.
Missouri 1099 tax FAQ
Does Missouri have a state income tax?
Missouri has a graduated income tax with 7 rates from 2% to 4.7%; the top rate starts at $9,436 of taxable income for single filers.
How much should a freelancer in Missouri set aside for taxes?
A single filer with $85,000 of 1099 profit and no other income should set aside about 24% of every payment in 2026: $12,010 self-employment tax, $5,790 federal income tax and $2,775 Missouri income tax. Use the calculator for your own income, expenses and filing status.
What is the top Missouri income tax rate in 2026?
4.7%. Missouri has a graduated income tax with 7 rates from 2% to 4.7%; the top rate starts at $9,436 of taxable income for single filers.
Do I need to make estimated tax payments to Missouri?
Generally yes, if you expect to owe state tax that is not covered by withholding. Missouri sets its own thresholds and due dates; check the Missouri revenue department's estimated payment rules.