State tax debt in Missouri is collected by Missouri Department of Revenue, not the IRS.
Key facts for Missouri
- State income tax
- Top rate 4.7% for 2025. Source
- Offer program
- Yes. Use Form MO-656. You must try a payment plan first. Source
- Collection tools
- Missouri can garnish up to 100% of wages or bank funds after a judgment. Ask for a hardship review with Form 5668. Source
- Liens
- A Certificate of Tax Lien is filed with the county recorder of deeds. Release comes 45 to 60 days after you pay. Source
Two debts, two sets of rules
- The IRS collects federal taxes, with its own letters and plans.
- Missouri Department of Revenue collects Missouri taxes, with its own rules.
- A plan with the IRS does not stop the state from collecting, and the other way around.
Common questions in Missouri
Who collects state taxes in Missouri?
The Missouri Department of Revenue. It is separate from the IRS. A plan with one does not stop the other from collecting.
Does Missouri take offers in compromise?
Yes. Use Form MO-656. You must try a payment plan first.
Can TaxTruce help with Missouri tax debt?
Yes. TaxTruce is a free service that connects you with tax resolution firms that work in Missouri. Answer a few questions, confirm your phone with a text code, and a firm reviews your situation and calls you back. We are not the IRS or a state agency.
Results depend on your situation. Not every case qualifies.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Missouri Department of Revenue and are linked. Rules change. Check with Missouri Department of Revenue or a licensed tax pro before you act. We are not affiliated with Missouri Department of Revenue.