TAX & LICENSE
Missouri Personal Income Tax
Residents of Missouri who have an adjusted gross income of $1,200 or more are required to file a personal income tax form by April 15. Personal income tax is imposed at a rate of 1.5 percent on the first $1,000 of taxable income and increases at a rate of .5 percent for every $1,000 increment up to $9,000. The tax rate is 6 percent on Missouri taxable income exceeding $9,000. The state provides tax tables for exact calculations based on allowable credits and standard deductions. For more information or answers to specific questions, contact:
Personal Income Tax
Department of Revenue
Division of Taxation & Collection
Information 573-751-3505
Form Orders 800-877-6881
Forms 800-877-6881
www.dor.mo.gov/tax
Sales & Use Tax
Missouri adds a state sales tax of 4.225 percent to the purchase price of tangible personal property and enumerated services excluding the retail sales of food. Cities, counties and certain districts may also impose local sales taxes as well, so the amount of tax sellers collect from the purchaser depends on the combined state and local rate at the location of the seller. Use taxes are similar in rate but they are the responsibility of the individual taxpayer and apply to purchases of good outside of Missouri such as catalog or Internet sales that were not previously taxed and will be "used" in Missouri. For more information or answers to specific questions, contact:
Sales/Use Taxes
Department of Revenue
Information 573-751-2836
www.dor.mo.gov/tax
Miscellaneous Taxes
Missouri imposes a number of miscellaneous taxes that include cigarettes, tobacco, motor fuel, and estate taxes. For further information on the taxation system in Missouri or answers to specific questions, contact:
Missouri Department of Revenue
Division of Taxation & Collection
General Info 816-889-2944
Estate Tax 573-751-4768
www.dor.mo.gov
Federal Income Tax Information
Internal Revenue Service
Information 800-829-1040
Forms Line 800-829-3676
Tele-tax 800-829-4477
www.irs.gov
Personal Property Tax
The State Tax Commission oversees Missouri's property tax system, offering assistance to county assessors and hearing appeals from taxpayers who disagree with the value or classification placed on their property. Property taxes are based on the assessed value of their taxable property, as established by the local assessor and the total of the tax rates that have been set by the several governing bodies of local governments where the property is located. It also includes a state tax rate of $.03 per $100 valuation. For specific information about property tax in your area, contact your municipal and county assessors.
Voter Registration
Any U.S. citizen who will be at least 18 years of age prior to the general election can register to vote. Missouri also requires that voters be residents of their precinct for at least 20 days. The cut-off date for voter registration is 29 days prior to an election. Registration is free of charge and permanent unless you change political parties, your name, or address. In those cases, you must re-register. In Missouri, mail-in registration is available only to those who are unable to travel to a registration center. Conveniently located registration centers are located throughout the state, although new residents can also register to vote at the same time they obtain a Missouri driver license. For details on voting or answers to specific questions, contact:
Pet Licensing
In Missouri, each community develops and maintains rules and regulations for pet registration. In St. Louis City and County, dogs must have rabies inoculations and distemper shots. Your local animal control office can provide details on vaccinations and licensing.
St. Louis County
Animal Control Services
St. Louis 314-726-6655
www.stlouisco.com/doh
Animal Protection Association of Missouri
St. Louis 314-645-4610
www.apamo.org
Humane Society of Missouri
1201 Macklind Avenue
St. Louis 314-647-8800
www.hsmo.org
Hunting & Fishing Licenses
Licenses are required in Missouri for fishing as well as hunting small and large game. The cost of these licenses varies with age (seniors and youth receive reduced rates), residency status, type of license, and duration of license. Non-resident licenses carry a significantly higher price. New residents are eligible for a resident license after 30 days. Fishing licenses can be purchased for as long as one year or as short a time as 24 hours. Licenses are available for purchase at local sporting goods stores. For current rates or questions on specific game stamps or licenses, contact the state office.
Missouri Department of Conservation
State Headquarters Office
Jefferson City 573-751-4115
www.mdc.mo.gov
Missouri Department of Conservation
St. Louis Regional Office
2360 Highway D
St. Charles 636-441-4554
www.mdc.mo.gov