Missouri appeals court keeps tax overhaul on Aug. 4 ballot with revised summary

By: Rudi Keller

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: June 5, 2026

Words: 1,200

Last Updated: 6 days, 7 hours ago

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The proposal directing lawmakers to eliminate the state income tax by expanding or increasing sales taxes will remain on the Aug. 4 ballot but the summary voters will see must be changed, the Missouri Western District Court of Appeals ruled Friday.

The decision, which is subject to appeal to the Missouri Supreme Court, upholds the ruling of Cole County Circuit Judge Christopher Limbaugh that the plan meets constitutional requirements. But the appeals …

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