Should Missouri eliminate sales taxes on groceries?

Asked by ABC 17 News

497 Votes

Should Missouri eliminate sales taxes on groceries?

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13 Comments

Katherine Kluttz

I'm taxed on everything I buy after I'm already taxed on everything I earn, not to mention property and personal property taxes. We are getting taxed to death!

Laurene Kerwin

I believe they should as the cost of groceries keeps getting higher but peoples pay doe snot. The exception should be that tax will be still valid in deli and bakery items as they are ready made. You could do the tax like the assistance programs and have things that are not tax free.

David Reynolds

We pay to many taxes on everything. If we could get rid of personal property tax would be even better

lar bur

We are taxed enough in this state. We need to get rid of alot more of them

Jackie Curley

It would help low income people like me & my wife ..

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I mean what, they are going to somehow offer me less in this state as a taxpaying citizen.

Gerald King

To help offset the cost of living and inflation

Belinda Kitchen

Yes cause we are taxed on everything else. Property taxes, etc . State gets enough of our money as it is .

Christopher Dettmer

Missouri can recoup it loss in revenue from marijuana sales pretty easily. The mid to lower class could use all the help feeding our families that we can get.

Eric Smith

Missouri needs to get with the program. 32 or 33 other states have no tax on groceries. Of course taxes should still apply on things like restaurant purchases, alcohol, tobacco, etc.; but everyday food necessities, no. ...and while they are at it, need to take a look at the tax on clothing.

marks411war

We are literally taxed on EVERYTHING including death. Its high time the taxpayers got a break on taxes. Along with this, the current taxation system needs to eliminated and there needs to be a tax reform where everyone pays a ten percent flat tax that evens out that tax burden

Max DeYoung

Sales tax on food, discriminates unfairly against low income, and people on fixed incomes, like retired people. These people spend the highest ratio of their income on food.

Andrei Pachet

You know who this really helps? The grocery stores and owners because 1% of millions in sales is a lot of money. But 1% for regular people spending money at the grocery will cost more for the state and it's services than any one of us will actually save at the store. Heck, I'll pay your 1% myself.

Andrei Pachet

They will pay more eventually. The state can't afford to keep losing revenue. Our infrastructure and schools are garbage, farmers are struggling, and crime in metro areas is out of hand. 1% will do nothing. 1% of 300 is 3 dollars, that won't even buy you a soda anymore. Fix our state instead!

Candace Bales

I’m from Colorado and we didn’t pay sales tax on food. I’m used to it

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No

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Todd Wiesehan

This would cripple local governments reliant on sales tax for roads and police

Andrei Pachet

Cutting taxes does not help the poor, especially 1%. It will cost the state lost revenue that they will make up through sales taxes elsewhere. The only winners are the grocery store owners, because 1% off millions in profit is a big amount. But 1% off a 2-300 grocery bill is 2 or 3 dollars, nothing.

Max DeYoung

The sales tax is on food is not 1%, but you are not wise enough to know that. Everything you say substantiates your knowledge.

marks411war

You obviously havnt looked at a 2 or 3 hundred dollar food receipt lately have you lol?? that tax bill is more like 20 to 30 dollars not just 2 or 3 dollars.. Your fuzzy math and exaggerations are way off and do not compute bud sorry .. Get your facts straight.

Should Missouri's U.S. senators support the "one big beautiful bill?"

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1,693 Votes

Should Missouri's U.S. senators support the "one big beautiful bill?"

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4 Comments

Charles Barnes

This is a good start and the best that could be passed. Don't let perfect be the enemy of great.

Dennis Willems

Everyone should support the bill.

Eric Smith

They should support the president and the constituents who voted them in. That includes us who believe you work for what you get. No handouts!

Toasty

The cuts didn't go deep enough. Ex. Musk's criticisms about how the EV mandates would be cut (good thing), but no cuts to the auto industry subsidies (bad thing). The liberal/socialist media is already lying to folks how this bill is throwing grandma under the bus. Proof? Look at the 'No' comments.

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No

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Jeffery Schuyler

It is a wealth transfer Bill: From the poorest Americans to the richest.

Anita Grace Ward

Please don’t do that! Trump promised no cuts to Medicaid but her we are just 5months into his term and he is doing that!

Laura Cochran

Help for the rich to get richer and it puts more average people in worse situations. Don't cut Medicaid or Social Security

David Keller

They are going to take Medicaid away from 16 million people and who knows what else. Josh Hawley has got to go if he votes yes.

T Boy

I do not like the tax cuts which would cause the reduction of Medicaid

John Harbaugh

Tax reductions for the super rich ... doesn't make sense when it cuts necessary programs and helps inflate our Country's debt

Porter Bingham

The only way they can make this look like it doesn’t completely destroy the deficit is by making certain tax cuts and spending increases “temporary.” I support the tax cuts, as long as they are met with subsequent spending cuts. The true burden of government is what it spends, not what it taxes.

Keith

We will vote every last Republican out of office. Stealing food and Healthcare from [anyone] to profit the rich is an act of war and shall be treated as such.

Max DeYoung

Fox News Poll: 6 in 10 are proud of US today – the most in more than a decade 7 in 10 voters think the United States is the best place to live The liberals are in PANIC mode LOL

Lorrie Tucker

It would increase the national debt by about 3 trillion dollars, and take away necessary infrastructure, all while lowering taxes on the wealthy.

Tracy Trapp

As a customer of the Affordable Care Act I find it appalling that the two senators from Missouri would even consider supporting this bill that will potentially triple my monthly premium and also cut benefits. They should be ashamed of themselves for bowing down to the President. Checks and balances

Stephanie Leavendusky

It will hurt many people in Missouri.

Brad Chance

He said he would support the people who elected him. It's simple

Chris Ketcherside

You are kidding, right? Missouri congressmen need to read their job descriptions and represent their constituents. Voting for this bill is a betrayal of the will of the people.

Paula Garrett

Millionaires and billionaires don't need a tax break as much some people need health care. Also, social security's fund needs fixed which would have been a better use for that $45 million he wasted on a parade. Trump has all his priorities wrong.

James Itczak

This is a rash and extreme bill and someone needs to speak up and slow this down, people are going to suffer for this,

Gary Carter

They were elected to represent their constituents, ALL CONSTITUENTS not just those whom they perceived voted for them. Don't let anyone hold their vote hostage.

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