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Local Taxes & Fees in St. Louis, MO (2026)

1 verified local taxes & fees rules for St. Louis, Missouri, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Business Tax Classification

St. Louis imposes a 1% earnings tax on residents' wages, non-residents' wages earned in the city, and net business profits, requiring voter renewal every five years under Missouri statute.

St. Louis 1% Earnings Tax Rules

Heavy Restrictions

RSMo § 92.105

92.105. Intent clause. — It is the intent of sections 92.105 to 92.125 that starting in 2011 voters in any city imposing an earnings tax will decide in local elections to continue the earnings tax. If the majority of local voters vote to continue the earnings tax, it will continue for five years and then will be voted on again. If a majority of voters in any city having an earnings tax vote aga...