| Missouri links the northern and southern states. It was | | | | Texas. The wine industry is also flourishing. |
| logical that it became the theater for many important | | | | Mining quarries produce vast quantities of limestone. |
| battles of the civil war. Missouri was also the gateway | | | | Other resources are lead, crushed stone, Portland |
| to the west during the California Gold Rush. Missouri | | | | cement, and coal. Manufacturing leads tourism services |
| has the distinction of bordering 8 different states - | | | | and wholesale/retail trade. |
| Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, | | | | The local government levies a 1.5 percent to 6.0 |
| Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa. | | | | percent tax on personal income-depending on 10 |
| The State experienced an upsurge of population | | | | different earning categories. Sales tax rate for most |
| growth in 2006. The population is recorded at | | | | items is 4.225 %. There is no inheritance tax and limited |
| 5,842,713. This population increase was contributed by | | | | estate tax in relation to federal estate tax collection. |
| migration, and births. | | | | Property taxes though are levied on real property and |
| The upsurge in Missouri real estate is a by-product of | | | | personal property. |
| the increase in population. Missouri real estate is | | | | Real estate taxes is based on the assessed value of |
| definitely on the upswing. The real estate taxes are | | | | the property. Real residency tax is 19%. The tax rate |
| reasonable and set well within the limits. Should you | | | | is bracketed below according county: |
| wish to relocate or put up a business in Missouri, you | | | | St. Louis County-7.27% |
| can contact any of the Missouri real estate offices | | | | Franklin (Union)-6.556% |
| online. | | | | Lincoln (Troy)-5.67% |
| Because of its proximity to 8 other states, you can | | | | Jefferson (De Soto)-6.15% |
| ask the Missouri real estate agents to find the ideal | | | | Washington (Potosi)-5.06% |
| place for you. The real estate agents in Missouri can | | | | St. Charles County-6.60% |
| help you find the right school for your children, | | | | St. Louis City-6.635% |
| investment properties, and even give you a house list | | | | Warren (Warrenton)-5.551% |
| for your perusal and study. | | | | Corporate income tax rate is 6.25%. This is applied to |
| Economy | | | | taxable income. This is the same as federal taxable |
| Missouri enjoys a brisk economy. Missouri real estate | | | | income. Missouri permits 50% deduction of the income |
| investors can take a look at the prospects in | | | | tax payment before calculating taxable income. |
| aerospace, transportation, equipment, chemicals, food | | | | For Missouri corporations a franchise tax is applied. |
| processing, light manufacturing, publishing and electrical | | | | The tax is 0.033% of the value of the amount of the |
| equipment. | | | | par value of shares or excess shares greater than $1 |
| In agriculture, Missouri is one of the top six states in | | | | million. |
| hog raising, seventh in cattle, and fifth in soy bean | | | | Recreation and Places of interest |
| production. Other major agricultural products are beef, | | | | There are several renowned museums, parks and |
| dairy products, soybeans, pork, eggs, poultry, hay, and | | | | some hilarious museums that can perk up your in |
| corn. The number of farms is second largest after | | | | Missouri. |