Missouri Standard Deduction
The Missouri standard deduction is a flat amount you can subtract from your gross income before Missouri income tax is calculated, instead of itemising individual deductions. This page shows the Missouri standard deduction for tax year 2024 by filing status, sourced directly from the Missouri Department of Revenue, and calculates your Missouri taxable income after the deduction. Enter your gross income and choose your filing status to see the deduction that applies and the taxable income that remains. Most filers take the standard deduction because it is simpler and, for many, larger than their itemisable deductions. You should itemise only if your allowable Missouri itemised deductions add up to more than the standard amount. The standard deduction is separate from the federal standard deduction the IRS applies to your federal return, and from any personal exemptions or credits Missouri provides. Use this alongside the Missouri income tax calculator to see how the deduction flows through to your final state tax. All figures here are the official published amounts; nothing is estimated.
The Missouri standard deduction for 2024 is $14,600.00 (single) and $29,200.00 (married filing jointly). On $60,000.00 of gross income, a single filer has $45,400.00 of Missouri taxable income.
Missouri standard deduction by filing status (2024)
| Filing status | Standard deduction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Single | $14,600.00 | Missouri Department of Revenue |
| Married filing jointly | $29,200.00 | Missouri Department of Revenue |
| Head of household | $21,900.00 | Missouri Department of Revenue |
| Married filing separately | $14,600.00 | Missouri Department of Revenue |
Missouri conforms to the federal standard deduction for 2024. Amounts shown are the 2024 federal standard deduction figures; these are indexed annually for inflation by the IRS.
Formula
taxable income = max(0, gross income - standard deduction for your filing status)
Missouri standard deduction: frequently asked questions
What is the Missouri standard deduction for 2024?
For tax year 2024, the Missouri standard deduction is $14,600.00 for single filers and $29,200.00 for married couples filing jointly, as published by the Missouri Department of Revenue. It is subtracted from your gross income to give your Missouri taxable income.
How does the Missouri standard deduction affect my tax?
The standard deduction lowers your Missouri taxable income, which is the figure the state income tax brackets are applied to. A single filer with $60,000.00 of gross income and the $14,600.00 standard deduction has $45,400.00 of Missouri taxable income before any other adjustments.
Should I take the Missouri standard deduction or itemise?
Take whichever is larger. If your total itemised deductions allowed by Missouri exceed the standard deduction of $14,600.00 (single) or $29,200.00 (married jointly), itemising lowers your taxable income more. Otherwise the standard deduction is simpler and larger. Check the rules with the Missouri Department of Revenue.
What is Missouri's top income tax rate for 2024?
Missouri's top income tax rate for 2024 is 4.7%, applying to taxable income above $8,449. This rate became effective after the revenue trigger established by Senate Bill 3 (2022) was met following the 2022 fiscal year.
What standard deduction can Missouri filers claim?
Missouri conforms to the federal standard deduction. For 2024, that is $14,600 for single filers, $29,200 for married filing jointly, $21,900 for head of household, and $14,600 for married filing separately.
Is Missouri's income tax rate scheduled to fall further?
Yes. Missouri Senate Bill 3 includes additional revenue triggers that can reduce the top rate beyond 4.7%. If Missouri general revenue exceeds baseline thresholds by enough in a given fiscal year, the top rate will drop by a further 0.1 percentage point, potentially reaching as low as 4.5% in coming years, subject to those triggers being met.
Do Kansas City and St. Louis have a separate earnings tax?
Yes. Both Kansas City and St. Louis impose a local earnings tax of 1% on wages, salaries, and self-employment income earned within city limits. This tax is separate from Missouri state income tax and is collected directly by each city. Residents and non-residents who work inside city limits are subject to it.
Official sources
- Missouri standard deduction (tax year 2024): Missouri Department of Revenue, as at Jun 12, 2026.
Reviewed by the CalculatorHub team, edited by James Graham, 25 June 2026. See our methodology. General information, not financial or tax advice.