SB 1138 would exempt specific professions from paying state income tax. It directly affects individuals working in those designated professions by removing their income tax liability. The bill's key provision is a change to the state tax code to exclude certain professional income from taxable earnings. This is a substantive policy change currently pending before the Senate Economic and Workforce Development Committee. The bill's exact scope of professions is not specified in the available abstract.
SB 1240 would eliminate the state's individual income tax, meaning residents would no longer pay taxes on their earnings. This change would directly affect all state residents who currently file income tax returns. The bill's key provision is the complete removal of the tax obligation, requiring the state to rely on alternative revenue sources. The bill was prefilled in December 2025 and received its first reading in January 2026.
HB 2329 reduces the tax assessment rate for tangible personal property (such as business equipment, vehicles, and movable assets) owned by businesses and individuals in Missouri. It phases down the current 33.33% assessment rate over three years: to 28.22% in 2027, 23.11% in 2028, and permanently to 18% starting in 2029. The bill repeals the existing assessment rate language in Missouri law (section 137.115) and replaces it with this new phased reduction schedule. This directly lowers property tax bills for owners of tangible personal property beginning in 2027.
HB 1766 modifies how local governments adjust property tax rates when property valuations change. It requires counties, cities, and school districts to revise tax rates for different property types (like residential or commercial) to maintain the same total tax revenue as the previous year, excluding certain properties such as railroads and utilities. The bill sets limits on rate increases, preventing them from exceeding voter-approved ceilings or a 5% annual inflation cap. This ensures local governments collect consistent revenue after valuation changes while adhering to constitutional and legal constraints.
