Taxes

Although Gov. Mike Kehoe is expected to focus on eliminating the state’s income tax, some senators are also concerned with property taxes.

State lawmakers arrive in Jefferson City on Wednesday for the start of the 2026 legislative session. It runs until mid-May.

Diapers, period products and incontinence supplies will be exempt from local and state sales tax under a Missouri law that takes effect Thursday.

The state of Illinois will stop imposing a 1% sales tax on groceries on Jan. 1, 2026, but most Metro East residents will continue to pay it.

An early look at the Vacancy Strategy Initiative Report shows the number of vacant properties in the city decreased by 4% since 2018.

The legislation contains other tax provisions, including eliminating the state sales tax on diapers and feminine hygiene products.

Tariffs can increase revenue and protect domestic industry, but achieving the latter goal takes time and will require domestic manufacturers to find different sources of materials in the short term.

Local preparers say people have been heeding advice to file early this year, but resources are still available for those who haven’t.

St. Louis-based business owners in the game and biking industries worry President Donald Trump’s tariffs will raise prices for their business and for customers.

If the House approves the Senate’s changes to the bill, it will proceed to the governor’s desk.