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Taxation & Unemployment Insurance

USTAR makes filing your Missouri unemployment tax reports easier than ever! It automatically calculates total, excess and taxable wages and the contributions due. More on USTAR

In Missouri, Unemployment Insurance is paid entirely by employers who are determined liable based on Missouri Employment Security Statutes. The State Unemployment Insurance Laws must conform to certain standards in the Federal Unemployment Tax Law administered by the United States Department of Labor. By conforming to these laws, Missouri employers are allowed to take a credit on federal unemployment tax returns (FUTA), if state taxes are paid timely.

Of prime importance to the Division is the prompt payment of unemployment benefits to eligible claimants. A person must have worked in covered employment and earned certain qualifying wages to be entitled to any unemployment insurance benefits. A separate record is kept of each worker’s wages as reported by their employers on quarterly contribution and wage reports.

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• Information for New Businesses
• Frequenty Asked Questions About UI Reporting

In Missouri, employee witholding taxes are payable to the Missouri Department of Revenue.

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• Employer’s Tax Guide (PDF)
• Frequenty Asked Questions About Witholding Tax