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Friday, May 17, 2013  The Missouri House has made a final offer to senators on a plan authorizing new business incentives and trimming some existing tax credits.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Justice investigating IRS targeting of tea party; government watchdog blames lax management

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

Monday, May 06, 2013  Senate to pass online sales tax bill in victory for national retailers; House fate uncertain

Sunday, May 05, 2013 

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  The Missouri Senate has again passed legislation curbing tax breaks for developers while creating new incentives for exporters and high-tech industries.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Firearms manufacturers looking to relocate to Missouri could collect a tax credit under a bill given first-round approval by the Missouri House.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The Senate passed a bill Thursday imposing state and local sales taxes on Internet purchases, but opponents believe they can kill the bill in the House.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  The Missouri House has passed legislation that would trim the state's income tax and raise the sales tax.

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

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The Missouri Senate has passed legislation to renew a tax break for investors in businesses located in low-income areas.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  A Missouri House committee has advanced a proposed one-cent increase in the state sales tax to fund state and local transportation projects.

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

Friday, April 12, 2013  Gov. Jay Nixon is moderating his support for legislation to end a tax break for low-income disabled and senior residents who live in rental housing.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  A proposed tax increase would nearly double the federal tobacco tax to $1.95 per pack.