Missouri’s ‘Tax Freedom’ Is a Quiet Tax on the Poor — and You’re Next
Missouri’s vote to abolish income tax sounds like a win for freedom, but the math reveals a hidden burden shift: the lost revenue must be replaced by regressive sales taxes that hit the poor hardest. This isn’t just a state issue — it’s a template for a nationwide race to the bottom that will leave low- and middle-income families paying for the rich’s tax break.