Kansas City, MO Payroll Tax Registration

Oct 1, 2025

If you are an employer in Kansas City, Missouri, it is important to be aware of the local payroll tax requirements for businesses operating in the city. These requirements may include registering your business with the city and withholding a certain percentage of your employees' wages for local taxes.

How to Register for Payroll Tax in Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri Local Earnings Tax Setup for LLC, Corporation, LLP

All Kansas City residents are required to pay the earnings tax, even if they work outside the city. Nonresidents are required to pay the earnings tax on income earned within Kansas City limits. The tax also applies to the net profits of businesses.

  1. Sign up for a Tax Account Online

    Visit Kansas City, MO (KCMO) online taxpayer portal homepage, Quick Tax, and click on "Register Here" to start registering for a tax account.

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Kansas City, MO Payroll Registration Agencies

Use Mosey to register for payroll accounts in Kansas City.

Register for payroll taxes with the state of Missouri

How to register your business in more Missouri cities

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