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Read. Follow. Verify.Missouri House Bill 1793 exempts low-income individuals from local earnings taxes
Last action · May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Sponsor: Jim Murphy
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What This Bill Would Do
House Bill 1793 exempts low-income taxpayers earning at or below 150 percent of the from local es. The measure also maintains existing income tax exemptions for labor organizations, mutual savings banks, fraternal societies, building and loan associations, and various non-profit or cooperative entities.
- Local earnings taxes are levied by select municipalities in Missouri, such as St. Louis and Kansas City, on earned income. context
- House Bill 1793 was introduced during the 2026 Regular Session and referred to the House Emerging Issues Committee. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Low-income taxpayers
Individuals with income at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty level are exempt from paying local earnings taxes on their salaries, wages, and commissions.
Labor, agricultural or horticultural organizations
Their income continues to be exempt from local tax ordinances enacted under sections 92.110 to 92.200.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- May 15, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred: Emerging Issues(H)
- Jan 8, 2026HouseFloorRead Second Time (H)
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroducedRead First Time (H)
- Dec 1, 2025HouseIntroducedPrefiled (H)
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Expansion of Earnings Tax Exemptions
The bill explicitly adds low-income taxpayers earning at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty level to the longstanding statutory list of entities exempt from local earnings taxes.
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