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Thursday, June 06, 2013  Republicans say the tax cut is important to keep Missouri attractive to businesses. But Nixon said the loss of tax revenues could jeopardize state services.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Acting IRS commissioner repeatedly failed to tell Congress that tea party groups were targeted

Friday, April 19, 2013  The Missouri House is moving forward with a couple of proposals to cut the state income tax.

Friday, April 12, 2013  The Missouri Department of Revenue has seen an onslaught of last-minute taxes filed this week.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  A Missouri tax official has pleaded guilty for her role in approving about $158,000 of fraudulent tax refunds from January 2009 through last September.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Missouri House members have approved a trio of measures that could reduce taxes for some businesses.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Proponents of a news sales tax for 911 system improvements in Boone County said public safety in the rapidly-expanding area could hang in the balance.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  House leaders plan to consider reductions to tax credits separately at a later time.

Saturday, February 23, 2013 

Sunday, February 17, 2013  State lawmakers seek tax increases to pay for transportation projects and improvements on state facilities.

Monday, January 28, 2013  Smartphones, tablets and apps can simplify the tax completion process.

Monday, January 28, 2013  Certified Public Accountant Bert Doerhoff says this may cause a backlog for the IRS.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  The first regular session convened at noon Wednesday

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  The bill doesn't prevent a temporary Social Security payroll tax reduction from expiring

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Missouri's two U.S. senators are taking opposite positions on whether to raise taxes on the wealthy as part of a solution to the so-called fiscal cliff facing the economy.