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Tax Bond

Sales and Use Tax Bond

Any person or entity making retail sales of tangible personal property, including licensed marijuana dispensaries. Required when: Required upon application for a Missouri Retail Sales Tax License or if specifically requested by the Department of Revenue. Exemptions: The Department of Revenue may waive the bond require…

Overview

What it is.

Any person or entity making retail sales of tangible personal property, including licensed marijuana dispensaries. Required when: Required upon application for a Missouri Retail Sales Tax License or if specifically requested by the Department of Revenue. Exemptions: The Department of Revenue may waive the bond require…

Who usually needs it

Any person or entity making retail sales of tangible personal property, including licensed marijuana dispensaries.

Pricing & timing

What to expect.

Generic pricing

Tax bonds guarantee payment of taxes or compliance with tax regulations. Typical Pricing:. • Standard tax bonds: Commonly around 1–5% of the bond amount annually. • Credit impact: Good credit: starting around 1–2% · Average credit: typically 2–4% · Credit challenges: often 4–5% or higher. • Credit check: Required for most tax bonds. Common types include sales tax bonds, fuel tax bonds, and cigarette/tobacco tax bonds. Quick approval is typical for applicants with good credit. Some tax bonds…

Typical timeframe

Credit-based approval — typically 1–2 business days

Application

What to do next.

  1. Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
  2. Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
  3. Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
  4. Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
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Details

Bond details.

StateMO
Bond amountThe bond amount is typically calculated by tripling the estimated monthly tax l…
Term lengthContinuous
ObligeeMissouri Department of Revenue
RenewalThe bond remains in effect as long as the business is operating or until the Department of Revenue determines it is no longer needed, typically after two years of satisfactory tax compliance.
Bond classTax Bond
CategoryRetail & Sales
BondSales and Use Tax Bond
Statutory referenceSection 144.087, RSMo
JurisdictionState
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