Missouri Voters Decide Tax Future | Jefferson City News

Missouri’s governor is pushing to scrap the state income tax, putting the fate of Amendment 5 to voters — a plan to shift revenue to sales and use taxes. While high earners may benefit, lower- and middle-income families could face higher costs as sales taxes rise and details remain murky. Supporters tout economic growth, citing Tennessee’s success, while critics warn of a lack of transparency and potential harm to essential services. Voters will ultimately decide whether to trust lawmakers to craft a new tax system without full clarity — and the outcome could reshape Missouri’s tax burden for all. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c06c180e54a2e0ba