Senate committee hosts hearing on proposal to eliminate income tax

The Senate Economic and Workforce Committee held a hearing on a Republican proposal to eliminate state income tax by 2032, using revenue triggers to make up for the loss. Advocates argue that income tax is unfair and invasive, while opponents fear that a shift to sales tax could disproportionately impact rural Missourians, especially those on social security. Proponents believe that eliminating income tax could boost economic growth and increase workers’ paychecks, citing Tennessee’s success as a no-income tax state.