Missouri’s income tax amendment risks higher costs and fewer services for seniors

By: Jay Hardenbrook

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: March 27, 2026

Words: 554

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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A proposed constitutional amendment approved earlier this month by the Missouri House would trigger sweeping tax increases and deep cuts to essential services, especially for older Missourians.

For years, AARP has worked with the General Assembly to deliver meaningful, targeted tax relief for older adults. Together, we’ve modernized and expanded eligibility for the circuit breaker program, allowed local governments to freeze property taxes for seniors and eliminated state taxes on Social Security benefits …

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