MO Personal Property Tax Calculator 2026: Pay & Receipt Lookup

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Missouri · Personal Property Tax · Calculator · Pay · Receipt · Tax Waiver

Estimate the Tax, Find the County Bill and Get the Receipt

Missouri personal property tax is assessed locally, which means there is no single statewide bill or payment portal. The assessor determines the taxable property and value, while the county collector generally handles the bill, payment and paid-tax receipt.

Use the calculator below to estimate tax from market value, assessment percentage and your local levy. Then follow the county lookup workflow to find the actual bill, pay it, download a receipt, or obtain a Statement of Non-Assessment when no tax was owed.

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Important: the calculator is an estimate, not a Missouri tax bill. Your actual tax depends on the assessor’s value, property classification, local levy, exemptions, account changes, penalties and collector records.

Missouri personal property tax in four steps

1 January 1 Personal property is valued for the tax year.
2 Assessment Apply the applicable Missouri assessment percentage.
3 Local levy The tax rate is applied per $100 of assessed value.
4 Collector Pay locally and keep the paid tax receipt.
Common car/boat formula: Market Value × 33⅓% = Assessed Value. Then Assessed Value × Local Levy ÷ 100 = Estimated Tax.

Choose your Missouri tax task

Interactive Missouri calculator

MO personal property tax calculator

Enter the property’s estimated market value and the total local tax levy shown by your county or prior bill. Choose the property classification to load a common Missouri assessment percentage.

Estimate your Missouri personal property tax

Use the local levy per $100 of assessed value—not a percentage such as 7%.

ESTIMATE ONLY
Use the assessor’s market value when known.
Find this on the tax bill or from your county’s levy information.
Estimated annual personal property tax
$0.00
Market value $0.00
Assessment ratio 33.333%
Gross assessed value $0.00
Taxable assessed value $0.00
Local levy $0.0000 / $100
Monthly equivalent $0.00
This calculator does not know your county’s official market value, final taxing-district levy, penalties, adjustments or account credits. Always compare the estimate with the county collector’s actual bill.
Example: a $10,000 automobile assessed at 33⅓% has about $3,333 of assessed value. If the hypothetical local levy is $7 per $100 assessed value, the estimated tax is about $233.33.
Assessment math

Which Missouri assessment percentage should you use?

33⅓% Cars, boats and many other personal-property classes
5% Historic automobiles under the published classification
12% Farm equipment and livestock
½% Grain
MARKET VALUE Assessor value ASSESSMENT % Often 33⅓% LOCAL LEVY Per $100 assessed ESTIMATED TAX Verify with collector
Do not confuse this calculator with Missouri DOR’s vehicle sales-tax calculator. Sales tax paid when purchasing/titleing a vehicle is different from annual county personal property tax.

Missouri DOR provides a separate sales-tax calculator for vehicle, trailer, ATV and watercraft purchases. Use it only when calculating tax connected with a purchase or title transaction—not annual personal property tax.

Open DOR sales-tax calculator
Missouri annual cycle

2026 personal property tax timeline

Assessment date January 1

Personal property is assessed for the calendar year.

Declaration period Jan 1–Mar 1

General statutory filing period for personal property lists.

Late-list follow-up Before May 1

A second-notice taxpayer may avoid the statutory filing penalty by returning the list before May 1 under the statute.

Payment deadline December 31

Property taxes generally must be paid by year-end to avoid delinquency.

Mail-payment rule: Missouri law generally treats properly mailed property-tax payments as paid according to the qualifying U.S. Postal Service postmark date. Keep proof when mailing near the deadline.
Assessment declaration

The tax process starts months before the bill arrives

Missouri taxpayers generally report taxable tangible personal property to the county assessor. That assessment record is then used to determine the year’s personal property tax.

Determine the correct county Start with the county of residence or taxable situs under the applicable Missouri rules.
Locate the assessor The assessor—not the collector—is the office to contact about listing property, valuation and assessment records.
Review the property owned on January 1 Check vehicles and other reportable property carefully.
Remove property you did not own as of the applicable date Follow the assessor’s documentation requirements rather than simply crossing off an item without explanation.
Add taxable property that is missing Accurate declaration information helps prevent later registration and receipt problems.
Return the declaration by the applicable deadline Missouri’s general statutory period runs through March 1, subject to special rules and exceptions.

After preparing the information above, use the Missouri State Tax Commission’s official Assessor Directory to locate your county assessor.

Find Missouri county assessor
Bill lookup

There is no single statewide Missouri property-tax bill search

ASSESSOR Declaration
Property list
Market value
Assessment
COUNTY COLLECTOR Tax bill
Current balance
Payment
Receipt
MO DOR Vehicle title
Registration
Plate renewal
Receipt verification
STATE TAX COMMISSION Directories
Assessment guidance
Appeals
State oversight

How to find your bill

Identify the county where the tax was assessed Do not begin with Missouri DOR when your goal is the county tax bill.
Find the county collector Use the State Tax Commission Collector Directory.
Open the collector’s tax-search system Look for Personal Property, Tax Search, Tax Records, Account Search or Pay Taxes.
Search with the strongest identifier Account number is ideal when available. Otherwise use owner name or the fields offered by the county portal.
Confirm the correct tax year Personal property accounts can display multiple years.
Verify property listed on the account Make sure the vehicles or other taxable items belong to the account you intend to pay.
Check the current amount due Use the live collector balance rather than an old paper statement.
Find Missouri county collector Read Missouri online-payment guidance
Payment workflow

Pay the county collector—not the calculator

This page never collects tax payments. Use the calculator only for planning. Submit the real payment through your county collector or City of St. Louis Collector of Revenue.
Open your collector’s official website Use the State Tax Commission directory if you are unsure which website is legitimate.
Search the account Match owner, tax year, account number and listed property.
Check whether prior years are unpaid A current-year bill does not necessarily resolve an older delinquency.
Review payment fees Card, eCheck, phone and other convenience fees vary by county and payment vendor.
Submit payment Confirm the amount before authorizing the transaction.
Save the confirmation immediately Keep the transaction number even before the final receipt becomes available.
Return after posting Verify the collector now shows the account as paid.
State rule: the Missouri State Tax Commission says property taxes are paid locally, so online-payment availability depends on the county collector.
Paid-tax proof

How to find a Missouri personal property tax receipt

The collector issues the receipt

Paid property-tax receipts come from the county collector where the taxes were paid, or the City of St. Louis Collector when applicable.

If the county provides online tax records, look for Paid Receipt, Print Receipt, Tax History, Payment History or a similar option after opening the correct account.

For Missouri vehicle registration, check the receipt carefully

Receipt is in an owner’s name
Corporate vehicle receipt uses the corporation/company name when applicable
Leased vehicle receipt is in the leasing company’s name when required
Each required vehicle is listed
Receipt shows PAID status
Correct prior tax year is shown
Keep an internet confirmation when accepted
Resolve mismatches before visiting the license office
Missouri DOR accepts several receipt formats: its guidance says an original, photocopy, fax copy or copy of an internet confirmation screen can be acceptable for the personal-property-tax receipt requirement.

If you cannot locate the receipt online, use the collector directory and ask the county collector for a duplicate paid tax receipt.

Read official receipt/waiver guidance Find your collector
License plate renewal

Which tax receipt does Missouri DOR need?

One-year registration

Generally prepare the paid personal property tax receipt from the previous year.

Two-year registration

Generally prepare paid personal property tax receipts from the previous two years.

Some counties share paid tax records electronically with Missouri DOR. When the county participates and the records match, online plate renewal may verify paid personal property tax without you manually presenting a paper receipt.
A participating county does not guarantee every renewal will work online. The county record and Missouri DOR vehicle information must match sufficiently for electronic verification.

First check whether the county participates in Missouri DOR’s personal-property-tax record sharing. Then use the renewal system or retain your paid receipt when manual proof is needed.

Check participating counties Read DOR receipt requirements
Statement of Non-Assessment

No Missouri property tax owed? You may need a tax waiver

A Statement of Non-Assessment is used when a person needs proof that personal property tax was not owed for the applicable period. It is often called a personal property tax waiver.

Determine whether you actually owed personal property tax A waiver is not a substitute for an unpaid tax bill.
Contact the assessor Unlike a paid receipt, the Statement of Non-Assessment comes from the assessor.
Explain your prior-year Missouri residency and ownership situation The assessor may request documentation to determine whether you were taxable.
Request the statement in the correct owner’s name Ownership-name requirements matter for registration.
Keep the document for the DOR transaction Follow the license office or registration system’s current proof requirements.
Important online limitation: Missouri DOR states that a Statement of Non-Assessment cannot be accessed or verified online.

To request one, locate your county assessor using the official State Tax Commission directory.

Find county assessor
Troubleshooting

Wrong vehicle, missing bill, high tax or receipt problem?

Vehicle I sold is still listed Contact the assessor. Explain when the vehicle was sold and provide the documentation the office requests.
New vehicle is missing Check whether it was taxable to you on January 1 for the tax year in question.
I never received a declaration Contact the assessor instead of assuming no filing is required.
I never received a tax bill Contact the collector and check the live tax account before December 31.
My vehicle value looks too high Ask the assessor which market value was used and how to request review or appeal.
My estimated calculator tax is different Compare the county’s actual market value, classification, levy and account adjustments.
I paid but DOR cannot verify it Get the collector’s paid receipt and confirm the owner name and vehicles match DOR records.
I paid online but cannot print a receipt Save the transaction confirmation and contact the collector once payment posts.
Collector call script “I am calling about my Missouri personal property tax account for tax year [year]. My account number is [number]. Can you confirm the current balance, payment status, whether the account is marked paid, and how I can obtain a receipt that meets Missouri vehicle-registration requirements?”
Assessor call script “I am calling about my personal property assessment for tax year [year]. The account lists [vehicle/property], but I believe [the value is wrong / I sold it / it is missing / I did not own it on the applicable date]. What documentation and review or appeal process should I use?”
Assessment challenge

Appeal the value—not simply the size of the bill

ASSESSOR Informal review EVIDENCE Value + ownership BOARD County equalization STATE TAX COMMISSION Further appeal

Evidence matched to the problem

Prepare the evidence before requesting review
Issue
Useful evidence
What you are trying to prove
Vehicle value too high
Condition, mileage, damage, valuation documentation.
Correct market value.
Vehicle sold
Bill of sale, title-transfer documentation.
Correct ownership/account information.
Wrong vehicle
VIN, title, registration and declaration.
Remove an incorrectly assessed asset.
Historic-auto classification
Registration/classification documents.
Apply the correct statutory classification when eligible.
Farm property
Ownership and agricultural-use records.
Correct classification or assessment.
Missouri appeal path: the State Tax Commission recommends starting with an informal discussion with the county assessor. If unresolved, contact the county clerk for Board of Equalization forms and deadlines. Further appeal rights may exist through the State Tax Commission.
Appeal does not automatically suspend the tax-payment deadline. Missouri State Tax Commission guidance says taxpayers should pay before the deadline to avoid penalties and interest, using the applicable protest procedure when necessary.
Read STC appeal guidance Read paying-under-protest guidance
Common calculation mistakes

Why your estimate may not match the county bill

Wrong market value The calculator uses the value you type. The assessor may use a different official market value.
Wrong levy A levy from another taxing district can materially change the estimate.
Wrong classification Not every item uses the same assessment percentage.
Account adjustments Penalties, corrections or credits may change the actual balance.
10 practical answers

Missouri personal property tax FAQs

How do I calculate Missouri personal property tax?

Estimate the property’s market value, multiply by the applicable Missouri assessment percentage to obtain assessed value, then multiply the assessed value by the local levy divided by 100. Cars, boats and many other items of personal property are generally assessed at 33⅓%, but some property classes use different percentages.

What is the Missouri personal property tax assessment rate?

Missouri law generally assesses personal property at 33⅓% of true value in money as of January 1. Special classifications can use different assessment percentages.

When is Missouri personal property tax due?

Missouri property taxes are generally due by December 31. Unpaid taxes can become delinquent after the deadline and penalties can apply. Payment is made to the county collector or City of St. Louis Collector of Revenue.

Where do I pay Missouri personal property tax?

Personal property taxes are paid locally. Use the collector for the Missouri county where the tax account is located or the City of St. Louis Collector of Revenue when applicable. Online-payment availability differs by collector.

How do I get a Missouri personal property tax receipt?

Request or download the paid tax receipt from the county collector or City of St. Louis Collector of Revenue where the taxes were paid. Some counties provide online receipt lookup while others require direct contact.

What personal property tax receipt do I need to renew Missouri license plates?

For a one-year registration, Missouri DOR generally requires the previous year’s paid personal property tax receipt. For a two-year registration, receipts from the previous two years are generally required. The receipt must meet Missouri DOR requirements.

What if I did not owe Missouri personal property tax?

You may need a Statement of Non-Assessment, sometimes called a tax waiver, from your county or City of St. Louis assessor. Missouri DOR states that a Statement of Non-Assessment cannot be accessed or verified online.

When is the Missouri personal property declaration due?

Missouri law generally requires personal property lists to be delivered to the county assessor between January 1 and March 1 each year, subject to statutory exceptions and local procedures.

Why did my Missouri vehicle personal property tax increase?

A bill can change because the vehicle’s market value changed, the taxing levy changed, the vehicles or property on the account changed, or an assessment or filing issue affected the account. Compare market value, assessed value and levy separately.

Can I appeal Missouri personal property tax?

Assessment disputes generally begin with the county assessor. A taxpayer may then have rights before the county Board of Equalization and Missouri State Tax Commission, subject to applicable filing deadlines and procedures.

Information reviewed August 12, 2026: Missouri personal-property assessment percentages, January 1 assessment date, declaration requirements, late-filing rules, property-tax payment timing, assessor and collector roles, receipt requirements, Statement of Non-Assessment rules, plate-renewal verification and appeal guidance were checked against Missouri statutes, the Missouri State Tax Commission and Missouri Department of Revenue.
Independent guide and calculator: CountyAuditors.org is not the Missouri State Tax Commission, Missouri Department of Revenue, a county assessor or a county collector. Calculator results are estimates only. Use the official county assessment and collector records for the actual taxable value, levy, balance, deadline, payment and receipt.
Ohio Auditor Tools · Tax Year 2026

10 Ohio Property Tax Calculators & Auditor Tools

Built specifically for Ohio's 35% assessment ratio, current DTE forms, and 2026 Homestead, Owner-Occupancy, CAUV, Conveyance Fee, and Board of Revision rules. Every number reflects verified Ohio Department of Taxation amounts.

Homestead: $29,000 Enhanced Vet: $58,000 OAGI limit: $41,000 Assessment: 35% of market BOR filing: Free · DTE 1

Annual Tax Bill Estimator

OHIO

Applies Ohio's 35% assessment ratio plus your county's effective millage tier — the actual math your auditor uses.

Pick a county tier and enter your market value.

Homestead Reduction Calculator

DTE 105A

2026 Ohio Homestead: $29,000 general or $58,000 enhanced (100% disabled vet, KIA spouse). OAGI under $41,000 required for non-veteran applicants.

Pick your situation and enter your home value.

Owner-Occupancy & Non-Business Credits

DTE 105C

Every Ohio owner-occupied home qualifies for the 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit plus the automatic 10% Non-Business Credit. Most owners don't realize these stack.

Enter your annual tax to see both credit amounts.

Conveyance Fee Calculator

ORC 322

When you sell or transfer Ohio property, the auditor collects $1 state + up to $3 county per $1,000, plus $0.50 per parcel. Counties choose their rate.

Enter sale price and pick your county rate.

CAUV Agricultural Savings

DTE 109

Ohio's Current Agricultural Use Value cuts taxable value dramatically for farmland (10+ acres, or smaller with $2,500+ annual gross income).

Enter both market and CAUV values to see savings.

Mill Rate Converter

Ohio tax rates appear three ways on auditor sites: mills, percent, or dollars per $1,000. Convert between them instantly.

Enter a rate to see all three forms.

Parcel Number Cleaner

Ohio's 88 counties each format parcels differently — Franklin uses 010-123456-00, Cuyahoga uses 001-23-456, Hamilton uses 100-0001-0001-00. Auto-detects.

Paste any Ohio county parcel to format it.

35% Ratio Sanity Check

Ohio law sets taxable value at 35% of market value. If yours is significantly higher, you're a strong BOR appeal candidate.

Enter both values to compare against Ohio's 35% target.

BOR Appeal Savings

DTE 1

A successful Board of Revision complaint typically cuts your value 10–20%. Filing is free and stays in effect until the next reappraisal.

Enter your tax bill and reduction estimate.

BOR Deadline Countdown

MAR 31

Ohio's statutory Board of Revision filing deadline is March 31 for the prior tax year. Miss it and you wait until next year — no extensions.

Set your deadline to start the countdown.

Verify with the official Ohio source

These calculators use the verified 2026 Ohio Department of Taxation amounts and statutory rules. For your exact bill, exemption status, and county-specific deadlines, always confirm with your county auditor and the Ohio Revised Code:

Ohio Dept. of Taxation — Real Property DTE Forms (105A, 105C, 1, 109) ORC 5715 — Board of Revision ORC 5713 — Taxable Real Property ORC 322.02 — Conveyance Fee ORC 319.54(F)(3) — State Fee ORC 5713.30 — CAUV tax.ohio.gov — Main Portal

Estimates use Ohio's 35% statutory assessment ratio and effective tax rate tiers averaged across major Ohio counties. Your actual bill depends on local school levies, voted millage, inside vs. outside millage splits, House Bill 920 reduction factors (HB 920), and special assessments. The 2026 Homestead general amount ($29,000) and enhanced amount ($58,000) reflect HB 187 inflation indexing — your county auditor's office may show slightly different transitional figures. Nothing here is legal or tax advice. CountyAuditors.org is an independent informational directory, not affiliated with any county government.

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