Missouri Payroll & Paycheck Tax Calculator
Managing payroll in the Show-Me State shouldn't feel like navigating the Mississippi River without a paddle. From Kansas City to St. Louis, our Missouri Payroll Tax Calculator makes calculating employee withholdings as smooth as Missouri barbecue sauce. Handle state income tax, local earnings taxes, and federal requirements with confidence—all in one easy-to-use tool.
Missouri Payroll Tax Steps
Missouri’s tax system combines state withholding with local earnings taxes in Kansas City and St. Louis, creating layers that can trip up even experienced employers. Our calculator helps you cruise through Missouri’s payroll requirements without hitting any bumps, ensuring accurate calculations whether you’re in the Ozarks or along the river. Show me the money? We’ll show you exactly where it goes.
Here are some key steps you’ll have to take to make smarter payroll decisions.
Step #1: Register with Missouri Department of Revenue and DES
To hire employees in Missouri, you'll need to register with the Missouri Department of Revenue for withholding taxes and the Division of Employment Security (DES) for unemployment insurance. Missouri's online tax system makes registration as easy as floating down the lazy river. You'll receive a Missouri Tax ID Number for all your filing needs.
New employers pay 2.7% unemployment tax on the first $11,000 of each employee's wages for their first year.
Step #2: Handle Missouri's Multi-Layer Tax Forms
Step #3: Master Missouri's Minimum Wage and Overtime Laws
Step #4: Follow Missouri's Pay Period Requirements
Step #5: Use our Simple Missouri Payroll Calculator
Step #6: Submit Taxes and File Missouri Payroll Reports
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