HB2253

Exempts the retail sale of food from state sales and use tax

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Exempts retail sale of food from state sales and use tax in Missouri starting January 1, 2027.

Missouri HB2253 eliminates state sales and use tax on retail food sales starting January 1, 2027. This change does not affect local sales tax or local use tax. The term "food" includes products eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. The bill repeals the existing one percent tax on food sales, effective from October 1, 1997, to December 31, 2026.

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Current
Emerging Issues Committee
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Committee decision

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History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Jan 8

House

Read Second Time (H)

Jan 7

House

Read First Time (H)