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Missouri's Tax Shift Could Change Everything | Kansas City News
Missouri voters face a major fiscal showdown with Amendment Five, which could eliminate the state’s income tax over ten years—shifting the burden to sales taxes on everything from streaming and haircuts to vet visits and HVAC repairs. Backers tout economic freedom, business growth, and closing tax loopholes for the wealthy, while critics warn it’ll crush lower- and middle-income families, especially seniors who rely on essential services and don’t pay income tax on Social Security. With $9 billion in annual income tax revenue at stake, the amendment’s complex language also promises local tax…
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