How to File a 2007 Missouri State Tax Return

If you forgot to file your 2007 Missouri taxes, you should do so immediately and avoid further interest and penalty charges. You need to know how to file 2007 Missouri state tax return so that you can receive a refund or pay what is due along with at least 5 percent interest and a penalty for the time that you owed money to the government. If you are due a refund, you do not incur any penalties or interest.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2007 tax form for your filing status
• W-2 and 1099 forms
• Any other tax documents
• Federal adjusted gross income

1. Fill out your federal income tax return first. You will need the adjusted gross income (AGI) from the federal return for your state return on line 1.

2. Locate the correct 2007 filing tax form (See Reference) from the Missouri Department of Revenue. You will find the forms for single and married fliers. These forms are fillable/calculated online or printable for filling in offline. You do not need to print out the instruction booklet. You can open it online.

3. Fill out the correct form in its entirely. You will need to enter your federal adjusted gross income and any other information you have for the state return that was not entered on your federal return.

4. Sign and date the form. Make sure to enclose any documentation required such as your W-2 and 1099 Forms. If you owe money, send along the amount owed, and the state will send you a voucher for any penalties and interest owed.

5. Send your completed state tax return and all documents required if you have a refund coming to Department of Revenue, PO Box 500, Jefferson City, MO 65106-0500. If you owe money to the government, send the return to Department of Revenue, PO Box 329, Jefferson City, MO 65107-0329.

References

• Missouri 2007 Tax Filing and Forms
• Instructions Married Fliers
• Instructions Single Fliers