--- title: "Missouri 1099 Tax Calculator 2026: Self-Employment & State Tax | TaxWren" description: "Estimate 2026 Missouri state income tax, self-employment tax and federal income tax for freelancers and 1099 contractors, plus how much to set aside." url: https://taxwren.com/1099-tax-calculator/missouri --- 2026 tax year · updated Oct 10, 2026 # Missouri 1099 tax calculator 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. Estimate your self-employment, federal and Missouri taxes below. Estimated take-home 24.2% effective For $85,000 of 1099 income · Single · Missouri $64,465 $5,372 per month Set aside 24% of every payment That covers federal, self-employment and state tax on this income. - Self-employment tax: $12,010 - Federal income tax: $5,790 - State income tax: $2,735 - Total estimated tax: $20,535 ## 2026 quarterly payments (Form 1040-ES) - Q1 · due Apr 15, 2026 $5,134 Covers Jan 1 – Mar 31 - Q2 · due Jun 15, 2026 $5,134 Covers Apr 1 – May 31 - Q3 · due Sep 15, 2026 $5,134 Covers Jun 1 – Aug 31 - Q4 · due Jan 15, 2027 $5,134 Covers Sep 1 – Dec 31 What this estimate assumes - Standard deduction (no itemizing) - No employees or business property (QBI wage limits treated as zero) - No child tax credit - No county or city income tax (Missouri has local income taxes in some areas) - Excludes 2025 law deductions for tips, overtime, seniors and car loan interest Estimate for information only, not tax advice. 2026 figures from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32. ## Taxes 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 $2,735 in Missouri income tax on top of $17,800 in federal taxes. That ranks 27th 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 | $2,735 | $20,535 | $64,465 | | [Arkansas](/1099-tax-calculator/arkansas) | $2,723 | $20,523 | $64,477 | | [Iowa](/1099-tax-calculator/iowa) | $2,350 | $20,150 | $64,850 | | [Illinois](/1099-tax-calculator/illinois) | $3,765 | $21,565 | $63,435 | | [Kansas](/1099-tax-calculator/kansas) | $3,608 | $21,408 | $63,592 | | [Kentucky](/1099-tax-calculator/kentucky) | $2,647 | $20,447 | $64,553 | | [Nebraska](/1099-tax-calculator/nebraska) | $2,715 | $20,515 | $64,485 | | [Oklahoma](/1099-tax-calculator/oklahoma) | $3,009 | $20,809 | $64,191 | | [Tennessee](/1099-tax-calculator/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 $2,754 to $2,735 (−$19). Missouri income tax on $85,000 of 1099 profit Take-home pay on a $75,000 salary | | 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 | $2,754 | $2,735 | | Take-home on a $75,000 salary | $58,761 | $59,059 | Each year uses that year's federal and Missouri rules, so the take-home row also reflects federal changes. [Federal changes](/federal-tax-brackets) · [All data updates](/tax-law-changes) Sources: [Missouri revenue department](https://dor.mo.gov), [Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets](https://taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/state-income-tax-rates-2026/), [IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/rp-25-32.pdf). See our [methodology](/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 $2,735 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. Missouri at a glance - Top income tax rate: 4.7% - State tax on $85,000: $2,735 - Rank (1 = lowest): 27 of 51 - Set aside: 24% Nearby states - [Missouri take-home pay calculator](/take-home-pay-calculator/missouri) - [Arkansas 1099 tax calculator](/1099-tax-calculator/arkansas) - [Iowa 1099 tax calculator](/1099-tax-calculator/iowa) - [Illinois 1099 tax calculator](/1099-tax-calculator/illinois) - [Kansas 1099 tax calculator](/1099-tax-calculator/kansas) - [Kentucky 1099 tax calculator](/1099-tax-calculator/kentucky) - [Nebraska 1099 tax calculator](/1099-tax-calculator/nebraska) - [Oklahoma 1099 tax calculator](/1099-tax-calculator/oklahoma) - [Tennessee 1099 tax calculator](/1099-tax-calculator/tennessee) [Compare all states on the map](/states)