Where’s My Missouri State Tax Refund?

Find more information about your Missouri state income taxes below. Check your filing status and refund for any state.

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.

For Missouri income tax rates, brackets, standard deductions, exemptions, credits, and filing basics, see our guide to what is Missouri income tax.

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