·      In 2026, Missouri is changing from a progressive tax to a FLAT tax 4.7% (Goal reduction 0.1% each year for next 10 years

·       Increased standard deduction to:
$15,750 - Single
$31,500 - Married Filing Joint
$23,625 - Head of Household

·       Missouri treats your Federal refund as income.

·       Local Taxes: imposed on residents and non-residents

o   Kansas City

o   St. Louis

o   Residents – make sure your staffing agency withholds local city tax on income earned in other work states.

Part of both the RN & PT compact states