Show-Me Earnings Tax Cancelled?!?

Not yet . . . Especially given that, after all these years, there's still no plan to replace the cash.

Meanwhile, we take a peek at the conservative efforts to cut taxes . . .

A phaseout of St. Louis’ and Kansas City’s earnings tax is one of four recommendations by a Missouri House committee examining the tax.

The Republican-led committee, established by Speaker Dean Plocher in August, met several times in the fall to hear testimony from Kansas City and St. Louis officials and others about the 1% tax on income for those who work in the city.

The tax is subject to voter approval. During the last vote in 2021, the tax was reapproved by 79% of voters. The next retention vote will be in 2026. City officials have said the tax is essential for operations.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Missouri House committee recommends phasing out Kansas City and St. Louis earnings tax

The 1% income tax for people who work in the city makes up 37% of St. Louis' general revenue fund and 45% of Kansas City's. The main question is what that revenue would be replaced with if the earnings tax is phased out.