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In the last three years, a new tax break has become a standard request of big developers: a sales tax exemption on construction materials. The break can save developers millions on major projects. And like other tax incentives offered through the Continue reading Missouri- SLDC May Direct Fees from Sales Tax Exemptions to Affordable Housing
Kansas City, Missouri, voters approved a sales-tax increase to benefit the city’s fire department by a margin of roughly 2,000 votes. Voters approved a 1/2-cent sales tax, which replaces an existing 1/4-cent sales tax, that will boost KCFD’s budget by Continue reading Missouri- Kansas City Voters Pass Sales-Tax Increase for KCFD
Online retailers didn’t need much of a push to continue grabbing a bigger share of market. They got it anyway when lockdowns and stay-at-home orders closed brick-and-mortar stores across the country. Now, local businesses are trying to recover and governments Continue reading Missouri- Virus Fuels Urgency in Online Tax Debate
Before the legislative session ends, a coalition of eight groups hope lawmakers can push through an internet sales tax bill so collections could be used to establish a cash operating expense fund, finance transportation projects, and otherwise alleviate state debt. The cohort sent Continue reading Missouri- Groups Seek Internet Sales Tax Legislation to Establish Emergency Fund, More APRIL 30, 2020
As Missouri moves to reopen the state’s economy while still respecting social distancing measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic, city and county government leaders warn of dire financial problems due to Missouri’s lack of an e-commerce use tax. Callaway County Continue reading Missouri – Missouri’s Lack of E-commerce Use Tax Means Missing out on Revenue from Items Sold Online April 24, 2020
Last year at this time, Missouri lawmakers introduced a couple of bills relating to remote sales tax. Both sought to implement economic nexus, requiring out-of-state vendors with a certain amount of sales in the state to collect and remit sales tax. Continue reading Missouri – State Considers New Economic Nexus Legislation
The Kansas City Chiefs found themselves inside the Missouri Supreme Court on Wednesday tackling issues about their stadium — and not the play that occurs in it. Arrowhead Stadium renovations that cost millions have left the Chiefs facing sales and Continue reading MISSOURI – Confusion Revolves Around ‘Sales And Use Tax’ With Kansas City Chiefs
Cape Girardeau County Treasurer Roger Hudson says the good news is the county’s sales tax revenue hasn’t decreased from where it was this time last year. The bad news, though, is it hasn’t increased either. In fact, it’s almost exactly Continue reading Missouri – Cape County Sales Tax Revenue Flat With Only Slight Increase Over Last Year
JEFFERSON CITY — The Kansas City Chiefs found themselves inside the Missouri Supreme Court on Wednesday tackling issues about their stadium — and not the play that occurs in it. Arrowhead Stadium renovations that cost millions have left the Chiefs Continue reading Missouri – Confusion Revolves Around ‘Sales And Use Tax’ With Kansas City Chiefs
By state law, the sales tax holiday begins on the first Friday in August and continues through the following Sunday. Certain back-to-school purchases, such as clothing, school supplies, computers, and other items as defined by the statute, are exempt from Continue reading Missouri – Sales Tax Holiday August 2, 2019 Thru August 4, 2019