Missouri State Individual Tax Extension Filing Instructions
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Individuals residing in Missouri are not required to file a separate extension form if having an approved Federal tax extension and owe zero state income tax, the Missouri state will automatically extend the deadline for your state tax return as same as the extended deadline for your Federal return.

If you don’t have a valid Federal extension and owe state tax due, file a separate state tax extension form on or before the original due date of your return.

Extension Form To Use 

Form MO-60, Application for Extension of Time to File.

Due Date to file Missouri tax Extension 

Missouri tax extension Filing Method (Paper/Electronic) 

It supports both paper and electronic filing options.

How to pay the state tax due?

You can make your payment using any of the following options:

1. Electronic Bank Draft (E-Check)- You will need your routing number and checking or savings account number. 
2. Debit & Credit Card- The Department accepts MasterCard, Discover, Visa, and American Express.
3. Pay Online (leaving dor.mo.gov webspace)

Does ExpressExtension support this State filing?  

Yes, you can complete and file your Missouri Individual tax extension Form with ExpressExtension in minutes. Our application validates your form by performing an internal audit to check for errors. Once complete, all you need to do is print your form and mail it to the address we provide.  Please Note: An extension to file doesn’t mean more time to pay. If you owe any tax due, make your tax payment by the original due date of your state return to avoid late payment penalties. 

Any Special Requirements?

You do not need to file a Form MO-60 (Application for Extension of Time to File) unless: 

• You expect to owe a tax liability for the period, Form MO-60, and payments are due on or before the due date of the return.
• You want a Missouri extension but not a federal extension, a copy of Form MO-60 must be enclosed with the Missouri return when filed. An approved Form MO-60 extends the due date up to six months for the individual income tax returns.
• You seek a Missouri extension exceeding the federal automatic extension period, Form MO-60 must be filed on or before the end of the federal automatic extension period.

For more detailed information on Missouri personal tax extension, click here.