Show-Me Income Tax Scheme Resulting In EPIC Sales Taxes Spike

A bit of the fine print that needs to be highlighted . . . 

"The proposal to repeal the state income tax would give legislators broad authority to add or raise sales taxes on goods and services to compensate."

Meanwhile . . . 

We're going out on a limb here and we think that voters are smart enough to understand the consequences of removing income tax. Is that too generous?!? 

Here are more deets and reporting . . .  

"Missouri lawmakers are considering a plan to replace the state's individual income tax with an expanded sales tax. The proposed constitutional amendment would give the legislature three years to overhaul state tax policies. Opponents worry the plan would shift the tax burden to lower-income residents and give politicians too much power."

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

MO GOP backs income tax repeal as critics warn sales taxes target poor