States such as Tennessee, Florida, and Texas that do not levy an income tax are not low-tax for everyone. Instead they are only low-tax for the wealthy, while low-and-moderate income earners pay a higher share of their income in state and local taxes as compared to Missouri and Read More

While Missouri’s FY2027 operating budget cuts critical services, legislators used several one-time budgetary tricks this year and largely avoided the difficult decisions needed to address the state’s ongoing budget shortfall. Line-item vetoes and budget restrictions are likely in Read More

Despite a looming budget cliff, Missourians will soon be asked to vote on a constitutional amendment that initiates a swap of the income tax for a greatly expanded sales tax. While the specifics would be determined by lawmakers in a future legislative session, this means that: • Read More

For Immediate Release: March 10, 2026Contact: Traci Gleason Swapping State Income Tax for Increased Sales Taxes Will Harm Missourians, State & Local EconomyStatement from Amy Blouin, President and CEO, Missouri Budget Project In voting to move forward on a tax scheme that Read More

Show-Me the Details: With No Plan, Those Wanting to Eliminate the State Income Tax Are Trying to Sell Missourians a Lemon Read More

For Immediate Release: July 10, 2025Contact: Amy Blouin, Governor Signs $500 Million Tax Giveaway as State Faces Growing Budget Challenges   Statement from Missouri Budget Project CEO Amy Blouin Governor Kehoe is expected to sign House Bill 594 this afternoon, a tax bill that Read More