# Missouri's Tax Tug-of-War | Jefferson City News

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Podcast: [Jefferson City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/jefferson-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612333)
Published: 2026-07-22T00:15:43+00:00
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Missouri’s Amendment Five sparks debate: it lets the state avoid income tax if it brings in enough revenue and forces a tax cut if there’s a surplus—raising concerns that the burden may shift to everyday shoppers paying more in sales tax. Supporters say it’ll jumpstart the economy, while critics worry about long-term funding for essential services as the state risks cutting vital spending with a lower tax base. It’s a high-stakes balancing act between tax relief and fiscal responsibility. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/01a57657a96c6355

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