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Estate and Inheritance Tax in Missouri

Missouri imposes no estate tax for deaths on or after January 1, 2005.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Missouri at a glance

State estate tax
No
The tax is tied to the federal state death tax credit. A return would be required again only if that credit is reinstated.
Estate tax exemption
No state estate tax
Top estate tax rate
No state estate tax

Sources

Last checked

The rules in Missouri

Does Missouri have a state estate tax?

No. State estate tax in Missouri: no. The tax is tied to the federal state death tax credit. A return would be required again only if that credit is reinstated.

What is the estate tax exemption in Missouri?

Estate tax exemption in Missouri: No state estate tax.

What is the top estate tax rate in Missouri?

Top estate tax rate in Missouri: No state estate tax.

Where do the Missouri estate and inheritance tax rules come from?

The rules above come from Mo. Rev. Stat. 145.011. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

State estate tax exemptions can be much lower than the federal exemption, so an estate that owes no federal tax may still owe state tax. Some states adjust their exemption each year for inflation, so check the amount for the year of death.

Real estate is generally taxed by the state where it is located. A person who lives in one state and owns land in another may need to consider the rules of both states, which is one reason some people hold out-of-state property in a living trust.

Estate and inheritance tax returns have filing deadlines and may require payment before the estate is closed. Executors often work with a tax professional to value assets, claim deductions such as the marital and charitable deductions, and file on time.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.