Missouri Counties Challenge State Over Loss of Sales Tax Revenue in Court

Two southeast Missouri counties are suing over the elimination of the state sales tax on groceries, claiming it removes a key source of local revenue.
The counties argue that lawmakers violated the Missouri Constitution by reducing funds needed for bond payments and state-mandated functions.
They also claim the changes imposed excessive new tax burdens without a statewide vote.
The counties report losing about a fifth of their sales tax revenue due to a 2021 exemption.
The exemption, originally for mines and factories, was expanded to include utilities and equipment purchases in a bill targeting online sales tax.

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