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Top CPA Firms in Missouri
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CPA Services in Missouri
Missouri has a split economic identity between its two major metros — St. Louis with its strong healthcare, financial services, and defense sectors, and Kansas City with its growing technology, agriculture, and logistics economy. The state has a moderate individual income tax with rates up to 4.95% and a corporate income tax structure that has been simplified in recent years.
Missouri’s central location makes it a hub for multi-state businesses, and CPAs in the state are well-versed in the complexities of operating across the Missouri-Kansas border and throughout the Midwest. The state’s significant agricultural sector, concentrated in rural areas, creates substantial demand for farm tax planning and agricultural estate succession services.
Top 6 CPA Firms in Missouri
Ranked by our editorial scoring system based on verified ratings and review volume
#1
Carter & Company Business Accounting Firm Kansas City CPA
★★★★★ (95 reviews)
📍 1475 Walnut St, Kansas City, MO 64106
📞 (816) 298-5339
Certified Public AccountantAccountingBusiness DevelopmentBusiness Management Consultant
#2
Accounting Plus
★★★★☆ (99 reviews)
📍 1604 Business Loop 70 W, Columbia, MO 65202
📞 (573) 445-3805
Tax PreparationAccountantBusiness DevelopmentPayroll
#3
Volpe Consulting & Accounting Services
★★★★☆ (55 reviews)
📍 2388 Schuetz Rd Suite A34, St. Louis, MO 63146
📞 (314) 300-4699
AccountantConsultantTax ConsultantTax Preparation
#4
Robert Wm Humble CPA
★★★★☆ (52 reviews)
📍 2103 Burlington St, North Kansas City, MO 64116
📞 (816) 756-2320
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#5
Farmer & Associates CPA
★★★★☆ (43 reviews)
📍 2 Cityplace Dr Ste 200 Suite 200, St. Louis, MO 63141
📞 (314) 350-3200
AccountantBookkeepingBusiness Management ConsultantTax Preparation
#6
Williams Tax & Accounting, CPA Firm
★★★★☆ (45 reviews)
📍 7280 NW 87th Terrace Suite 210, Kansas City, MO 64153
📞 (816) 841-7725
Certified Public AccountantAccountantBookkeepingTax Preparation
🏆 How We Selected These Firms
Our editorial team evaluates CPA firms across Missouri using a proprietary scoring model that considers:
✓ Google rating — only firms with 4.0 stars or higher are eligible
✓ Review volume — scored using a logarithmic formula to reward genuine review depth
✓ Verified address — firms must have a confirmed physical location
✓ No paid placements — rankings are editorial only, never paid
Last updated: 2025 | Data sourced from verified public business listings
Missouri CPA & Tax FAQ
Q: What is Missouri’s income tax rate?
Missouri has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 4.95% on income over $9,252. Missouri allows a deduction for federal income taxes paid (up to a limit), which reduces the effective state rate for taxpayers in higher federal brackets. Missouri has been reducing its top rate in recent years as part of a tax reform effort.
Q: How do Kansas City and St. Louis city earnings taxes work?
Both Kansas City and St. Louis impose city earnings taxes of 1% on wages and salaries earned within each city, and on residents’ net profits from self-employment. Non-residents who work in these cities must pay the city earnings tax on their city-earned wages. These taxes are in addition to Missouri state income tax and require separate filings.
Q: What are Missouri’s sales tax rates?
Missouri has a 4.225% state sales tax, with local jurisdictions (cities, counties, and special districts) adding their own taxes. The combined rate in most areas ranges from 7% to 10.4%. Missouri taxes most tangible goods and some services, with exemptions for most groceries, prescription drugs, and manufacturing inputs.
Q: Does Missouri offer favorable treatment for agricultural businesses?
Missouri has various provisions for agricultural businesses including sales tax exemptions for farm equipment, machinery, and agricultural chemicals. Farm income is subject to Missouri income tax, but various federal provisions like cash basis accounting and installment sales are recognized. Missouri’s agricultural economy creates substantial demand for specialized agricultural tax services.
Q: What business incentives are available in Missouri?
Missouri offers the Missouri Works program (tax credits and cash training reimbursements for job creation), Missouri BUILD program, and various targeted incentives for manufacturing, agricultural processing, and digital media. St. Louis and Kansas City each have enterprise zones and additional local incentive programs that can enhance the state incentive package for qualifying businesses.
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