MISSOURI

Earnings TaxInfoApplies to: Kansas City, MO; St. Louis, MO
there may be other cities in Missouri

Earnings Tax
— Sometimes referred to as “e-tax”.

— Paid by any business or person who lives or works in Kansas City, Missouri.

— It is a one percent tax on an individual’s earned income such as salaries, wages, commissions, tips and other compensation.


How to Know If You have already Paid OR Owe Earnings Tax
1. Your employer should withhold the earnings tax if you work in Kansas City, Missouri.

2. Your W-2 (or your paystubs) will reflect tax paid through payroll deductions.

3. You do not need to file a return if the amount in Box 19 of your W-2 equals 1% of Box 1.


What if my employer did not withhold for me?
1. You must pay the earnings tax if the tax was not deducted from your paycheck and you live or work in Kansas City, Missouri.

2. If you work at a location or perform services, in Kansas City, Missouri, and your employer did not deduct earnings tax please call 816-513-1120.
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