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Missouri has a graduated individual income tax from 1.5% to 4.95%, with recent reductions targeting the top marginal rate to 4.5% by 2026. The state sales tax is 4.225%, but Missouri's combined local rates can push the total to over 11% in Kansas City and St. Louis; the state has more taxing jurisdictions than almost any other state, making compliance complex for multi-location businesses. Corporate income tax in Missouri is 4% of Missouri net income; S-corporations and other pass-through entities report income on owner returns at individual rates. Payroll taxes require Missouri employers to withhold state income tax and submit Form MO-941 quarterly; employers who fail to remit withheld taxes face a 5% to 25% penalty plus monthly interest, and responsible parties face personal liability. Missouri cities and special districts levy additional sales and use taxes on top of state and county rates; tracking the correct combined rate for each business location requires specialized software or professional guidance. Back tax debt in Missouri accumulates at 2% above the federal short-term rate plus a 5% failure-to-file penalty; the Department of Revenue can garnish wages, levy bank accounts, and place liens on real and personal property. Agriculture, logistics, manufacturing, and the entertainment industry in Branson are frequent sources of Missouri back tax issues. Missouri offers installment agreements, penalty waivers with reasonable cause, and an offer-in-compromise process for taxpayers who qualify based on doubt as to collectibility.