Established and new businesses in Missouri need to be sure that they understand Missouri state tax rules, regulations and filing procedures. The many tools and Missouri state and local tax resources found on the website of the Missouri Department of Revenue can all help.

Using these online tools and resources, you can file Missouri state taxes online, download applicable business tax forms, view tax filing deadlines and obtain general information about business taxes. Business owners or financial professionals should:

1. Obtain information about Missouri state and local taxes.

2. Locate and review applicable Missouri state tax forms.

3. File Missouri state taxes for your business online.

4. Use online Missouri state tax tools to help your business.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Gather Missouri state tax information

Missouri state and local tax resources on the website for the Missouri Department of Revenue help businesses learn about and understand taxes that can affect their businesses. All of these resources, from the frequently asked questions about business taxes to information about tax rates, can specifically help businesses navigate the maze of business taxes.

I recommend: View the frequently asked questions to find important information about business taxes in Missouri. Use the online corporation income tax resources. Use the Missouri local tax resources and state tax resources to get information about sales and use tax in Missouri. Get information about employer withholding.

Obtain Missouri state tax forms for your business

Use the website of the Missouri Department of Revenue to fulfill your tax form needs. You can easily download various business tax forms including sales and use tax forms, withholding tax forms and franchise tax forms. You can even electronically fill in some of these tax forms, which can make filing Missouri state taxes for your business even easier.

I recommend: Download forms to help you file your Missouri state taxes.

File your Missouri state business taxes online using E-file

Businesses have the option of easily and securely filing many of their Missouri state and local taxes on the website of the Missouri Department of Revenue. Using E-File, you can file business taxes such as employer withholding, sales and use tax and corporate tax. Before using E-File, have the necessary tax information and follow the tax filing deadlines.

I recommend: File many of your Missouri state taxes online using E-File. Know the information you will need to complete E-file transactions. View the tax calendar to make sure that you adhere to all business tax filing dates.

Take advantage of online Missouri state tax resources and tools

New businesses in Missouri can register their business online with the Missouri Department of Revenue and the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations for various Missouri state and local taxes. The online Tax and Interest Calculator can help businesses figure out taxes and interest owed if paying or filing taxes past the deadlines. You can also determine the amount of bond needed using the Sales/Use Tax Bond Calculator online.

I recommend: Register your new Missouri business online. Use the Additions to Tax and Interest Calculator. Use the Sales/Use Tax Bond Calculator.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Attend free business tax training seminars given by the Missouri Department of Revenue. Here you can get information about business taxes and find helpful Missouri local tax resources and Missouri state tax resources. You can find the seminar schedule on the Department of Revenue's website.
• •  Use the list of business information contacts on the Department of Revenue's website for ways to get Missouri state tax help over the phone, via fax or through email.