Frequently Asked Questions
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Tax Information
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Withholding Tax
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General Information
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Do I still have to file a return even if I have no withholding tax to report?
Yes. As long as your withholding tax account is open, you need to file a return
showing zero tax was withheld; otherwise you will receive a non-filer notice.
If you no longer have employees and want to close your withholding tax account,
you should file an Employer's Withholding Tax Final Report,
Form MO-941F
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I don't have a preprinted form to report my withholding tax. What should I do?
You can call 1-800-877-6881 to request a blank form, form-by-fax at (573) 751-4800
or visit the Department of Revenue's
withholding tax forms page
to download a form.
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I withheld Missouri taxes for one of my employees and
I should have withheld taxes for another state. What should I do?
Reimburse your employee for the taxes withheld in error and file amended returns(
Forms MO-941X
) for each month affected. When your amended returns are processed,
you will receive overpayment notices advising to either use the credit on the next
return filed or request a refund.
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What is the timely compensation deduction?
Employers who are not government agencies or political subdivisions may take a deduction
if their withholding tax return (
Form MO-941
) is timely filed and timely paid.
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I am a quarter-monthly (weekly) filer of withholding
tax. How do I make payments and file my return?
The Director of Revenue has mandated that effective January 1, 2004, all employers
subject to the requirement of quarter-monthly filing must file and pay withholding
tax electronically. For more information visit the Department of Revenue's"
File and Pay Business Taxes Online
" page.
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Does Missouri Require a copy of Form W-2C?
Yes. Send a copy of the W-2C's to the Missouri Department of Revenue, PO Box
3330, Jefferson City, MO 65105-3330. No transmittal form is required.
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Voluntary Withholding
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As a pension plan administrator, am I required to withhold Missouri taxes?
Withholding is voluntary for the recipient. If the recipient requests Missouri
taxes be withheld, the plan administrator is required to withhold.
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I am retired from civil service and I want to have Missouri
taxes withheld. What do I do?
Contact the Office of Personnel Management at (202) 606-0500.
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I am retired from the military and want to have Missouri
taxes withheld. What do I do?
Obtain and complete
Form MO W-4P
and send it to your pension plan administrator.
