Where Is My Missouri Tax Refund?

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Where’s my Missouri tax refund?

Check your Missouri refund status using these resources:

State:  Missouri
Refund Status Website: Check my Missouri Tax refund status
Refund Status Phone Support:  1-573-751-3505
General Tax Information:  1-573-526-8299
Email Tax Support:  income@dor.mo.gov
2025 State Tax Filing Deadline: April 15, 2026

Note: Please wait up to 5 business days after electronically filing to check the status of your Missouri refund. If you mailed a paper return, please allow up to 3 to 4 weeks.

FAQs

How long to get Missouri tax refund?

The fastest way to get your refund is to e-file your Missouri state income tax return and choose direct deposit (as soon as 5 business days after filing). However, if your return is incorrect, incomplete, or you filed a paper return, expect to wait longer.

How to check Missouri tax refund?

You can check your refund online using the “Where’s My Refund?” tool on the Missouri Department of Revenue’s website. To use the tool, you’ll need your Social Security number or ITIN, filing status, tax year, and expected refund amount.

When does Missouri release tax refunds?

Missouri processes refunds after returns are received and accepted. While there’s no set issue date for all refunds, most e-filed refunds are issued within a few weeks of filing (paper returns may take up to 3 or 4 weeks).

Note that these are general guidelines. Timing may vary depending on the type of return and the volume of returns being processed by the state tax department at the time. If you have waited longer than the expected timeframe and still haven’t received your refund, use your state’s refund status tracking tool (linked above) or contact your state department of revenue using the contact info above.

Why is my Missouri tax refund under manual review?

If your return contains errors, missing information, or is flagged for potential fraud, it may trigger a manual review. Manual reviews take longer to process, which can lead to delays in issuing your refund.

Why is my Missouri tax refund being offset?

State refunds can be offset (reduced or withheld) if you owe certain debts, such as unpaid taxes or child support, defaulted student loans, or other unpaid court-ordered debts. Tax agencies have the authority to intercept refunds to pay for certain debts. If you believe your refund offset was done in error, contact your state tax department.

What day are Missouri tax refunds deposited?

There isn’t a fixed “deposit day” for state refunds. Basically, once your refund is approved, Missouri issues it as soon as possible. Direct deposit usually arrives faster than mailed checks, but the exact day varies depending on when you filed and how quickly your return is processed.

Missouri tax brackets

Understanding the state tax brackets is important when it comes to knowing the status of your Missouri state refund.

Here is a look at the 2025 Missouri tax brackets:

Taxable Income (All Filing Statuses)	Tax Percentage
Up to $1,313	0%
$1,314-$2,626	2%
$2,627-$3,939	2.5%
$3,940-$5,252	3%
$5,253-$6,565	3.5%
$6,566-$$7,878	4%
$7,879-$9,191	4.5%
Over $9,191	4.7%

If you want to learn more about how federal tax brackets work, you can use our federal tax bracket calculator.

Missouri tax deductions

The main objective of a tax deduction is to lower your tax rate and taxable income. The amount of your Missouri state tax refund also depends on the number of tax deductions taken.

Taxpayers in Missouri can claim a standard deduction as long as they don’t itemize their deductions on their federal tax return. Missouri’s standard deduction amounts are equal to the federal standard deduction amounts. In 2024, single filers and those married filing separately can claim a standard deduction of $15,750 on their state returns. The standard deduction for joint filers and qualifying surviving spouses is exactly double that at $31,500. Individuals filing as head of household can claim a standard deduction of $23,625. Taxpayers over the age of 65 or those who are blind are eligible to claim a larger standard deduction.

View Missouri tax changes on the DOR website.

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Where’s My Missouri State Tax Refund?

Where’s my Missouri tax refund?

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