Missouri (MO) Tax Rates

Missouri 1099 Tax Calculator

Calculate your Missouri state income tax (graduated brackets), 15.3% SECA self-employment tax, and net take-home pay.

Income & Deductions

Tax Year 2026

Gross 1099 Revenue ($)

Business Expenses / Write-Offs ($)15% of gross

State for Tax Residency

IRS Filing Status

Net Take-Home

After All Taxes

$63,692

$5,308/month

Total Taxes

Set Aside

$21,308

$1,776/month

Effective Tax Rate

Combined Rate

21.3%

Fed + State + SECA

Quarterly 1040-ES

IRS Voucher

$5,327

4 Equal Payments

Where Every Dollar of Your 1099 Revenue Goes

Take-Home (64%)

SECA 15.3% (12%)

Federal (6%)

State (3%)

Expenses (15%)

Itemized Tax Liability ScheduleIRS Form 1040 Schedule C & SE

Net Business Profit (Schedule C Line 31)$85,000

Self-Employment Tax (SECA 15.3%)SS + Med

$12,010

↳ 50% Above-the-Line SE Tax Deduction-$6,005

↳ Section 199A QBI 20% Pass-Through DeductionTax Relief

-$12,879

Federal Standard Deduction (2026)-$14,600

Federal Income Tax Liability$6,387

Missouri State Income Tax (3.69%)$2,911

Total Annual Tax Obligation$21,308

Download a clean, printable 1040-ES voucher summary for your CPA or records.

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Missouri State Tax Rules for 1099 Contractors

Top rate 4.80%. St. Louis and Kansas City charge 1.0% earnings tax.

Missouri Graduated Income Tax Brackets (2026)

Tax Rate	Single Threshold	Married Joint Threshold
2%	$1,273+	$1,273+
2.5%	$2,546+	$2,546+
3%	$3,819+	$3,819+
3.5%	$5,092+	$5,092+
4%	$6,365+	$6,365+
4.5%	$7,638+	$7,638+
4.8%	$8,911+	$8,911+

Missouri Business Entity & Franchise Information:

• Annual LLC / Franchise Fee: No annual franchise fee for LLCs.

• Standard Deduction (Missouri): $14,600 (Single) / $29,200 (Married Joint).

1099 Tax Calculators by Profession in Missouri

1099 Software Engineer & Developer

Benchmark: $145,000/yr

Freelance Graphic Designer & UI/UX Artist

Benchmark: $82,000/yr

Freelance Copywriter & Content Strategist

Benchmark: $75,000/yr

1099 Real Estate Agent & Realtor

Benchmark: $110,000/yr

1099 Travel Nurse & Per Diem Healthcare Provider

Benchmark: $125,000/yr

1099 Management & Business Consultant

Benchmark: $160,000/yr

Freelance Videographer & Photographer

Benchmark: $78,000/yr

1099 Digital Marketer & SEO Consultant

Benchmark: $92,000/yr

1099 Personal Trainer & Fitness Coach

Benchmark: $65,000/yr

1099 Uber, Lyft & Rideshare Driver

Benchmark: $52,000/yr

1099 Delivery Driver (DoorDash, Instacart, UberEats)

Benchmark: $46,000/yr

1099 Electrician & Trade Subcontractor

Benchmark: $88,000/yr

1099 Mental Health Therapist & Counselor

Benchmark: $95,000/yr

1099 Virtual Assistant & Operations Manager

Benchmark: $58,000/yr

1099 Content Creator & Social Media Influencer

Benchmark: $85,000/yr

1099 Freelance Bookkeeper & Accountant

Benchmark: $76,000/yr

Missouri 1099 Tax FAQ

What is the self-employment tax rate in Missouri?

In Missouri, all 1099 independent contractors pay the federal SECA tax of 15.3% (12.4% Social Security up to $168,600 and 2.9% Medicare) on 92.35% of net profit, plus Missouri state income tax ranging from 2% up to 4.8%.

Does Missouri have state income tax on 1099 contractor earnings?

Yes, Missouri taxes freelance and 1099 earnings. Top rate 4.80%. St. Louis and Kansas City charge 1.0% earnings tax.

What are the annual LLC and business fees in Missouri?

No annual franchise fee for LLCs.