Taxes July 22, 2026
Senator Tuberville’s Idea to End Alabama’s Income Tax Faces a $7.5 Billion Obstacle
Last year, Alabama got $7.5 billion in revenue from corporate and personal income taxes. That money makes up 70% of K-12 funding.
Taxes July 22, 2026
6 Things to Know About the Plan to Phase Out Missouri’s Income Tax
The heavily contested proposal, known as Amendment 5, is the top priority this year for Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe, who says states without income taxes are better positioned for economic growth.
Taxes July 14, 2026
Supporters of Phasing Out Missouri Income Tax Won’t Talk Specifics Ahead of Public Vote
Supporters of phasing out the state income tax and replacing it with a broader tax on sales and services are not saying what new items would be taxed and how much higher sales taxes might rise if voters approve the proposal on the Aug. 4 primary ballot.
Taxes June 30, 2026
Some Republicans Join Missouri Democrats in Push Against Income Tax Phaseout
At least 10 Republican lawmakers, including state Rep. Tony Harbison, publicly have signaled their opposition to the plan by either voting "no" on the legislation or issuing statements later reversing their "yes" votes.
Taxes June 6, 2026
Judge Rewrites Ballot Language on Plan to Eliminate Missouri Income Tax
The ballot language for a Missouri constitutional amendment that would radically restructure how the state collects taxes was altered by an appeals court on Friday, which found the language to be unfair, inaccurate and misleading.
Taxes June 2, 2026
Missouri Ballot Issue to End Income Tax is Lawful, Judge Says, in Win for GOP
A Missouri judge on Monday upheld the ballot language of a Republican plan to replace the state’s income tax with expanded sales taxes in a key win for Republican lawmakers.
Taxes May 26, 2026
Missourians Will Vote on Plan to Phase Out State Income Tax in August
Gov. Mike Kehoe announced Friday that the measure would appear on the statewide ballot in the Aug. 4 election after promoting the proposal since January.
Taxes April 22, 2026
Missouri Voters to Decide to Eliminate Income Tax, Raise Sales and Use Taxes
The Missouri House on Tuesday agreed with Senate amendments to a proposed constitutional amendment that serves as a first step in repealing the income tax. The bill will now go to the ballot.
Taxes April 17, 2026
Income Tax Elimination Plan Moves Closer to Ballot in Missouri
Gov. Mike Kehoe’s plan to ask Missouri voters to replace the state’s income tax with sales and use taxes advanced out of the Senate early Thursday, putting his top-tier issue one step closer to being on the November ballot.
Taxes April 1, 2026
South Carolina Governor Signs Income Tax Reform Bill
Gov. Henry McMaster signed legislation that sets a course to eliminate the state income tax over the course of an unspecified number of years.
Taxes December 2, 2025
What Would the U.S. Look Like Without Income Tax? Trump Says We’re About to Find Out
President Donald Trump made the bold claim about an income tax-free America during a Dec. 2 Cabinet meeting, after touting the impact of his trade policies and potential “dividend” stimulus checks.
Taxes December 1, 2025
Trump Renews Call to Eliminate U.S. Income Tax Completely Due to Tariff Revenue
Citing the "hundreds of billions of dollars" the U.S. is receiving in tariff revenue, President Donald Trump said his administration could completely eliminate the income tax in the U.S. over the next couple of years.