- Director of Revenue
- Omar Davis
About the Missouri Department of Revenue
The Missouri Department of Revenue was created in 1945 by the Missouri Constitution to serve as the central collection agency for all state revenue. The primary duties of the department are to collect taxes, title and register motor vehicles, and license drivers.
The department is working toward improving customer service to the citizens of Missouri. By offering taxpayers easy-to-understand, efficient ways of doing business, the department aims to make interaction with government more professional and productive. Using technology, the department is improving the way it processes information and interacts with Missourians.
Customer Services Division
The Customer Services Division is the customer service arm of the department. Focused on providing excellent service and efficient assistance, each component of the division has its own distinct responsibilities.
Motor Vehicles provides customer service to motor vehicle owners and new and used automobile dealers. Motor Vehicles assists motor vehicle owners in need of a title or registration, and salvage dealers and leasing companies needing registration certificates.
Driver Licensing assists customers in need of obtaining or renewing a driver license. It processes and maintains records relating to license issuance, traffic violation point assessments, and safety responsibility laws for uninsured motorists. Driver Licensing also tracks drivers who fail to appear in court for infractions such as traffic violations, administrative alcohol violations, and “abuse and lose” laws for alcohol/drug offenders.
DMV Academy manages the operations of 183 contract offices throughout the state. These local offices provide driver licensing and motor vehicle services to Missourians.
Tax is responsible for collecting Missouri’s taxes and administering the state’s tax laws. The following business taxes are collected: sales/use, financial institutions, insurance premiums, franchise, excise, cigarette and other tobacco products, motor fuel, corporate income, and withholding.
Tax also administers and collects personal taxes, including individual income, partnership, fiduciary, and estate taxes, as well as property and pharmaceutical tax credits. Tax operates tax assistance centers around the state.
Fiscal Services Division
The Fiscal Services Division focuses on internal compliance reviews, external compliance reviews, and financial services.
Internal Compliance reviews and evaluates the department’s administrative, operational, and internal accounting controls. Findings are independently reported to the Director of Revenue.
Field Compliance audits taxpayers in-state and out-of-state to ensure compliance with Missouri’s business tax laws.
Financial Services is responsible for all accounting, procurement, banking, and general service matters.
Legal Services Division
The Legal Services Division ensures the department’s compliance with law and internal policies, and manages the department’s legislative efforts.
The General Counsel’s Office advises the director and divisions on legal matters relative to the department, and represents the department in courts and administrative tribunals.
Human Resource Services and Development is responsible for personnel matters, training, compliance with employment laws, and for the department ’s affirmative action plan and diversity programs.
Criminal Investigation develops information, investigates, and works with law enforcement to assist in the local prosecution of individuals or businesses suspected of violating the laws administered by the department.
Government Affairs serves as the department’s liaison to the General Assembly. The office develops fiscal and revenue estimates on proposed legislation and monitors the progress of bills through the legislature.
Director’s Office
The Director’s Office includes the director, deputy director, and key administrative staff responsible for the overall guidance and direction of the department. The Public Information Officer works with local, state, and national media to publicize information about the department, represents the department as its spokesperson, and coordinates the department’s long-range communications plan.