The Missouri Department of Revenue will begin accepting electronically filed state income tax returns for tax year 2021 on January 1. 24, the same day the irs will begin accepting federal income tax returns for individual taxpayers. As Missourians prepare to file their tax returns, the department reminds customers of some best practices and available resources that can help ensure a smooth filing season.
Review the important individual income tax changes effective for tax year 2021. Check out what’s new from the department. resource for details on changes to the missouri standard deduction, federal tax deduction, and more.
File electronically and use direct deposit. Electronic filing is a fast, accurate and secure way to file your return. People who file electronically can get their refund directly into their bank account and usually get their refund faster than those who file a paper return.
Many Missourians may qualify for free e-filing services through the Free File Alliance, which allows eligible taxpayers to file their federal and state tax returns using approved software. For more information, visit the IRS’s free file website or the department’s online filing resource page.
double check your paper return. before submitting a paper return to the department, make sure it is signed, all math is correct, and all necessary documentation is included . Also, use the correct post office box when submitting your return. For individuals with a balance due, mail statement and check to: Missouri Department of Revenue, PO Box 329, City of Jefferson, MO 65105-0329. For people who are owed a refund or who owe nothing, mail the statement to: Missouri Department of Revenue, PO Box 500, City of Jefferson, MO 65105-0500.
Missouri tax forms for tax year 2021 and prior years are available on the department’s website. all forms and corresponding instructions can be printed directly from the website. electronic forms are printed with a two-dimensional barcode that helps speed processing.
Review the tax credit guidelines and attach all required documentation. Individuals who are eligible for a tax credit must complete and attach the mo-tc form to their return. All supporting documentation or required forms, attachments, certifications, etc., must also be included with your MO-TC and return form. visit the department’s miscellaneous tax credits page for additional information.
the missouri property tax credit claim credits certain senior citizens and 100 percent disabled persons for a portion of the property taxes or rent they have paid during the year. People who rent from a facility that does not pay property taxes are not eligible for a property tax credit.
Now you can file your property tax credit claim online, quickly and easily, from the comfort of your home or on your mobile device.
Review and update your employee’s withholding certificate (form mo w-4), if applicable. employees can complete a “paycheck verification” using the department’s withholding calculator to determine if your employer is withholding the preferred amount from your paycheck. The department strongly encourages all employees to review their federal and state withholding annually and whenever there is a major life change.
Use the department’s online services and resources.
- The department’s tax return status tracker allows customers to sign up for automated text and email alerts that are sent whenever their return status is updated. customers need their social security number, marital status, and anticipated refund or balance due to enroll and must re-enroll each year.
- get answers 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by reviewing Personal Tax FAQs or with the help of the department’s new chatbot, Dora, a virtual assistant programmed to answer common questions about taxes, motor vehicles, and driver’s licenses.
- Email your questions to income@dor.mo.gov.
Use tax assistance services.
- Assistance with individual income tax preparation may be available from a volunteer program in your area. Check out these resources for additional information: Free IRS Tax Return Preparation for Qualified Taxpayers, Mu Extension Taxpayer Education Initiative, and AARP Foundation Tax Helper.
- Customers can contact Contact the department’s tax division at 573-751-3505, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. m. to 5 p.m. m.
The deadline for 2021 tax returns is April 18, 2022.
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