04/23/2026
Copied and pasted this from a commenter on another page. Excellent summary (and WARNING) “Before you vote, do two simple things:
1) READ the legislation
2) Look at what you actually paid in Missouri state income tax last year
Because here’s the truth…
If Missouri starts taxing services, most people are going to pay more. Not maybe—likely.
And don’t underestimate what “services” means.
That’s haircuts, nails, home repairs, car maintenance, lawn care, legal help, tutoring, music lessons—even areas tied to healthcare.
You don’t use services occasionally… you use them all the time.
Now add that up over a year and ask yourself honestly—does that total stay below what you pay in income tax now?
For most people, it won’t.
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Now here’s the part that should stop you cold:
There is NO guarantee in this legislation that your state income tax actually goes away.
None.
They have until 2030 to “work toward it.”
Not complete it.
Not implement it.
Not deliver it.
Just… talk about it.
That’s not a plan—that’s a loophole.
So when 2030 comes and goes, all they have to say is:
“We’re trying.”
“We’re working on it.”
“We’re still discussing it.”
And that checks the box.
Meanwhile—you already approved expanding taxes into services.
So now you’re stuck with:
• Existing taxes
• PLUS new service taxes
• AND no requirement that income tax ever gets eliminated
That’s not tax reform—that’s stacking taxes.
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And let’s clear up another assumption…
“Well, other states do it.”
Yeah—states like Florida, Texas, Tennessee.
But here’s the reality:
They have massive tourism, population growth, and outside money flowing in.
Missouri doesn’t.
So where does the tax burden fall here?
On us. On Missouri families.
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Don’t trust the messaging.
Don’t trust the promises.
VERIFY IT. READ IT. Do the math yourself.
Because once this passes—you don’t get a redo.
And if you don’t fully understand it, you shouldn’t be voting yes on it.
Vote NO.”
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