By Angie Schmitt That means, if Amendment 7 passes, the state’s poorest residents — whether they drive or not — will pay a larger share of their income than the…
The federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a federal tax credit for low- and moderate-income working people. It encourages and rewards work as well as offsets federal payroll and…
By the Editorial Board, May 31, 2014 It has been said of this editorial page that we’ve never met a tax increase we didn’t like. That’s not entirely true, but…
The Missouri Senate approved Senate Bill 509 this week. The measure would require sharp cuts to state services, undermining Missouri’s economy by starving it of the resources it needs to…
(Original Post) Thursday, April 17, 2014 By DAVID A. LIEB ~ The Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Setting up a likely veto showdown, the Republican-led Missouri Legislature gave final…
Supporters of a ballot initiative that would raise the state sales and use taxes to fund transportation projects have withdrawn their petition from the Secretary of State’s Office. Missourians for…
According to recent analysis, the tax “deal” between Governor Nixon and Senator Kraus is skewed to benefit Missouri’s wealthiest families, and leaves all services vulnerable to cuts as a result…
The Missouri Senate Ways & Means Committee will hear three major tax bills this week. Though they differ in their components, each would drastically reduce state revenue, disproportionately benefit Missourians…
(Original Post) As the Missouri media takes up arms against Rick Perry, some facts and context get lost in the fray By Deron Lee FAIRWAY, KS — Texas and Missouri…
(Original Post) I’m writing in response to Virginia Young’s “Tax shuffle could shake up Missouri” article (April 29) but specifically regarding the tax plan calculator that accompanies it online. The…
(Original Post) By the Editorial Board Midway through the first session of the 97th Missouri General Assembly, the state Senate — in the name of tax “reform” — has declared…
Senate Gives Initial Approval to Extreme Tax Cut Bill Which Would Devastate Missouri Services, Infrastructure, and the State’s Economy An extreme tax cut proposal, perfected this week by the Missouri…
An extreme tax cut proposal approved by a Senate Committee this week would slash MO’s general revenue by more than one-fifth, resulting in devastating cuts to services throughout the state…
In this time of economic turmoil, one of the most effective steps state lawmakers can take to stimulate Missouri’s economy is to create a State Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).…
Recently, the Missouri House of Representatives passed HJR 36, a constitutional amendment which proposes dramatic changes to the state’s revenue structure by eliminating the individual and corporate income taxes and…
Immigration policies, per se, are outside the purview of the Missouri Budget Project. However, it is the MBP’s mission to provide information about fiscal issues that contributes to informed debate…
There are currently nine initiative petitions and two legislative proposals to place a constitutional amendment before voters in November 2012 that would eliminate personal and corporate incomes taxes and replace…
The State EITC is one of the most effective Economic Stimulus Measures: In this time of economic turmoil, one of the most effective steps state lawmakers can take to stimulate…
On March 16, the Tax Reform Committee of the Missouri House of Representatives heard House Bill 581 which would create a state earned income tax credit (EITC). The bill would…
(PDF of Original Post) Posted on Thu, Apr. 30, 2009Mo. House OKs tax cut, defeats stimulus spendingBy DAVID A. LIEBAssociated Press Writer House members passed a $463 million annual tax…
(PDF of Original Post) By Spencer WillemsMay 19, 2009 | 12:01 a.m. CDT COLUMBIA — Increasing frustration over Missouri’s 90-year-old income tax has prompted legislators to begin pushing an alternative…
(PDF of Original Post) By Adam Falk, furqaan sadiqJune 11, 2009 | 12:01 a.m. CDT COLUMBIA — When Ray Walker moved to Jefferson City in 2005, he said the words…
(PDF of Original Post) 10,000-plus anticipated for event at fairground. By Terry Ganey Thursday, June 11, 2009 A local organizer expects more than 10,000 people to attend a Saturday rally…
(PDF of Original Post) By Furqaan SadiqJune 12, 2009 | 9:49 p.m. CDT COLUMBIA — The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and the Economic Policy Institute have released reports…
(PDF of Original Post) By Amy Blouin, Special to the Beacon Posted 6 a.m. Fri., 02.05.10 – Missouri lawmakers are considering proposals that would make dramatic changes in the state’s…
