The Missouri Senate has given initial approval to a proposed constitutional amendment on taxation. If approved by voters, the proposal from Sen. Andrew Koenig, R-Manchester, would prevent the General Assembly from setting a state income tax rate above 5.5%. “It...
During the last six weeks, more than 1,000 Missourians have contacted the State Auditor’s Whistleblower Hotline to report missing tax refunds or other tax return problems. Auditor Nicole Galloway, a Democrat, wants the Missouri Revenue Department director to promptly...
Governor Jay Nixon and two of his advisory staff members will discuss his veto of what would have been the first cut to Missouri’s income tax in more than 90 years, in separate events today. Nixon will talk about veto after addressing a forum on higher education...
The House has passed its version of legislation Republicans hope will level the playing field for Missouri among neighboring states. The proposal would cut income taxes for individuals and businesses will increasing the state sales tax. Estimates from legislative...