Missouri Democrats Rally Against Tax Shift as Income Tax Supplies 68% of 2025 Revenue
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Updated · californiademocrat.com · May 13
Missouri Democrats Rally Against Tax Shift as Income Tax Supplies 68% of 2025 Revenue
2 articles · Updated · californiademocrat.com · May 13
Three Missouri county Democratic groups rallied Saturday in California, Missouri, against a Republican-backed plan that would phase out the state income tax over five years and rely more on sales and use taxes.
The protest targeted legislation the Missouri House approved April 21 to send Gov. Mike Kehoe's tax plan to the ballot, with supporters aiming to keep state revenue neutral as income-tax collections fall.
Moniteau County Democrats said the shift would hit poor and working-class residents hardest, arguing repeated sales taxes on goods and services could leave many Missourians paying more overall.
Income tax provided 68% of Missouri's net revenue collections in 2025, versus about 24% from the state sales tax, underscoring how large the proposed tax swap would be.
Backed by visitors from Cole and Cooper counties, organizers framed the rally as outreach across party lines and urged voters to press state Sen. Mike Bernskoetter with concerns.
How will Missouri's tax swap avoid the budget crisis that forced Kansas to reverse a similar plan?
Who are the biggest financial winners and losers under the proposed income tax elimination plan?
To replace $8.5 billion in revenue, what currently untaxed services might soon be added to your bill?