Frequently asked questions
- What is the KCMO Earnings Tax?
- Kansas City Missouri imposes a 1% Earnings Tax on (a) all wages of Kansas City residents (regardless of where they work) and (b) wages earned in Kansas City by non-residents. Renewed by voters in April 2026 to continue through 2031.
- I live in Kansas City but work in Overland Park (KS) — do I owe?
- Yes. As a KCMO resident you owe the 1% on all your earnings, regardless of work location. The KS state tax (Kansas) will withhold for your Kansas work; you reconcile MO state credit at filing.
- I live in suburban Kansas but work in downtown KCMO — do I owe?
- Yes. As a non-resident working in KCMO you owe the 1% on KCMO wages only. Your home state (Kansas) typically allows a credit for the KCMO tax paid; consult a CPA on multi-state reconciliation.
- Does Missouri tax wages?
- Yes. Missouri uses progressive brackets up to ~4.95% in 2025/2026 (verify with Missouri Department of Revenue). The state tax applies in addition to KCMO.
- Does the calculator include the KCMO line?
- The PayslipIQ Paycheck Calculator handles federal, FICA, and MO state in the main tool. For the KCMO line, use the Local Tax Estimator below: select "Kansas City, MO earnings tax" — the rate is automatically 1%.
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Kansas City Paycheck Calculator
KCMO imposes a 1% Earnings Tax on residents (all wages) and on non-residents (KCMO wages only). Renewed by voters in April 2026 through 2031. Missouri state tax applies first.
Step 1 — federal + FICA + Missouri
Paycheck calculator
Enter gross, state, and filing status. Estimates only.
Estimated take-home (per period)
$2,285.12
Estimated take-home (annual): $59,413.00
Educational only, not tax, legal, financial, or payroll advice. Verify with your payroll team, a CPA, the IRS, or your state tax authority.
Step 2 — add the KCMO Earnings Tax
Select "Kansas City, MO earnings tax" below. The rate is automatically 1%.
Local tax estimator
NYC resident income tax (top marginal). Nonresidents who work in NYC do not pay this.
Estimate only. Local income tax rules vary by residency, work location, school district, and special assessments. Some localities (NYC, Yonkers) tax residents but not commuters; others (KC, STL, Wilmington) tax both. Verify with the city revenue agency or your payroll team before relying on a number. This calculator does not include state income tax, federal income tax, Social Security, or Medicare. Pair it with theGross to Net Paycheck Calculatorfor a complete picture.
Source
KCMO Earnings Tax: 1%. Renewed by voters April 2026 through 2031. Source: City of Kansas City MO — Earnings Tax.
Common questions
- What is the KCMO Earnings Tax?
- Kansas City Missouri imposes a 1% Earnings Tax on (a) all wages of Kansas City residents (regardless of where they work) and (b) wages earned in Kansas City by non-residents. Renewed by voters in April 2026 to continue through 2031.
- I live in Kansas City but work in Overland Park (KS) — do I owe?
- Yes. As a KCMO resident you owe the 1% on all your earnings, regardless of work location. The KS state tax (Kansas) will withhold for your Kansas work; you reconcile MO state credit at filing.
- I live in suburban Kansas but work in downtown KCMO — do I owe?
- Yes. As a non-resident working in KCMO you owe the 1% on KCMO wages only. Your home state (Kansas) typically allows a credit for the KCMO tax paid; consult a CPA on multi-state reconciliation.
- Does Missouri tax wages?
- Yes. Missouri uses progressive brackets up to ~4.95% in 2025/2026 (verify with Missouri Department of Revenue). The state tax applies in addition to KCMO.
- Does the calculator include the KCMO line?
- The PayslipIQ Paycheck Calculator handles federal, FICA, and MO state in the main tool. For the KCMO line, use the Local Tax Estimator below: select "Kansas City, MO earnings tax" — the rate is automatically 1%.
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PayslipIQ provides educational information and estimated calculations only. It does not provide tax, legal, financial, accounting, employment, benefits, or payroll advice. PayslipIQ is not a CPA firm, law firm, financial advisor, payroll provider, or tax authority. Always verify your paycheck, deductions, withholdings, and tax position with your employer's payroll department, a qualified CPA, the IRS, your state tax authority, or another appropriately qualified professional. Calculations are estimates; your actual paycheck may differ based on factors specific to your employer, location, benefits elections, and personal tax situation.