Tax on Tobacco Products in Missouri, Form 4387

What Is the Tax on Tobacco Products in Missouri?

The tax on tobacco products in Missouri is a state excise tax imposed on the sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products. Currently, the federal tax on tobacco products is $1.01 per pack of 20 cigarettes. The federal tax rate for smokeless tobacco is $1.78 per pound, and the federal tax rate for cigars is $4.40 per pound. The federal tax rate for pipe tobacco is $2.83 per pound. But remember that other states may have a different tax than Missouri. For example, other tobacco products taxes by state:

• California has a tax rate of 65.08% of the wholesale price for cigarettes and OTP.
• New York has a tax rate of $4.35 per pack of 20 cigarettes and $2.00 per ounce of smokeless tobacco.
• Iowa has a tax rate of $1.36 per pack of 20 cigarettes and 35% of the wholesale price for OTP.

Also important to note that these rates are subject to change and may be different based on the type of product or when you are looking for the information. Missouri Department of Revenue website should be consulted for the most up-to-date information on the tax rates for tobacco products in Missouri.

How to Redact and Fill Out Taxes on Tobacco Products, Missouri Form 438 Online

To redact and fill out the Missouri Form 438, "Taxes on Tobacco Products," online, you will need to follow these steps:

1. Obtain a digital copy of the form taxing tobacco products in Missouri.
2. Open the form in a PDFLiner editor.
3. Fill in fields with the appropriate information, such as your name, address, and the amount of taxes owed.
4. Save the form on your computer or another device.
5. Submit the form online through the Missouri Department of Revenue website or by emailing it to the appropriate contact at the department.

What Should Taxes on Tobacco Products, Missouri Form 438 Include

Missouri Form 438, "Taxes on Tobacco Products," should include the following information:

• The name and address of the seller/distributor and their Missouri Sales Tax Number.
• The period being reported for (monthly, quarterly, annually).
• The amount of taxes collected on cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, and other tobacco products, separately.
• The total amount of taxes due.
• Signature of the person responsible for the report and date.

When to Request Taxes on Tobacco Products, Missouri Form 4387

Taxes on Tobacco Products, Missouri Form 438, should be asked for and submitted when a tobacco distributor or seller in Missouri must report and pay sales taxes on tobacco products. Missouri Department of Revenue will determine the due date and frequency.

For example, if the seller has a monthly due date, they will have to submit and pay taxes every month. If the seller's due date is quarterly, they will have to submit and pay taxes every quarter. These due dates and frequency may change depending on the seller's compliance history and other factors.