- Missouri has eliminated local and state sales tax on essential hygiene products such as period products, diapers, and incontinence supplies.
- The new law was signed by Governor Mike Kehoe in July and took effect on Thursday.
- These products have been reclassified from luxury items to necessities, reducing the tax rate from 4.225 percent to 1.225 percent.
- Missouri joins 22 other states in exempting these basic health products from sales tax.
- The change is expected to benefit families by reducing expenses on essential items.
- The Missouri Department of Revenue provides a list of exempt items under the new law.
Source: yahoo.com
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