Does Missouri tax Social Security?
Does not tax Social Security
No, for people 62 or older and for Social Security disability. Since 2024, Missouri has no income limit on this deduction.
What the Missouri Department of Revenue says
We do not paraphrase the rule from memory. This is the state's own wording, copied from the page linked below it:
“Missouri does not tax 100% of social security benefits for individuals age 62 or older, and 100% of social security disability benefits, as long as these benefits are included in federal adjusted gross income under IRC §86.”
“For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, the Missouri adjusted gross income limitation based on filing status will be removed when calculating a taxpayer’s public pension or social security/social security disability deduction.”
Federal tax is a separate question
Even though Missouri does not tax it, the IRS can still tax part of your Social Security on your federal return. Whether it does depends on your other income. Our taxable Social Security calculator follows the IRS worksheet line by line, and this guide explains the rule.
You can ask Social Security to withhold federal tax from each payment. Withholding for Missouri state tax, if you need it, is arranged with the state, not with Social Security. State rules change with new laws, so check with the Missouri Department of Revenue before you file.
Other states where the answer is “does not tax Social Security”
Check our work
The answer above comes from this page. Follow the link and compare.
- Pension and Social Security FAQMissouri Department of Revenue. Read on November 12, 2026.