I bet I know what is happening. MO creates a tax liability based on the full year and then prorates it.
You are looking at the MO taxable income and seeing a big number, which is correct. When you continue looking, you should see the tax liability prorated. Double check your forms for the prorated part.
Reference:
MO-1040 Instructions see pages 9 for figuring tax
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