TKC Reader Directive: Show-Me Tax Relief Not Culture War

Our blog community is comprised of smart people from all sides of the political spectrum.

Here's an important message that stands out loud & clear amid growing local property tax concerns.

"Most of the people I see being interviewed on TV are older and may not realize what's happened with home values. That said, the Missouri House and Senate have passed legislation that would allow counties to cap property taxes for those who are 65 or older at the amount they paid when they reached age 65. The same legislation also exempts Social Security from being taxed by the state. It's awaiting the governor's signature, and it's been waiting for more than a month.

"Is the governor too busy with book bans, etc. to do some actual state business?"

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Tax cut measure for Missouri seniors awaits Governor's signature

Missouri is one of only 11 states that collect taxes on social security benefits, but that would change under a bill that needs only Gov. Parson's signature to become state law.

Tax cut measure for Missouri seniors awaits governor's signature

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