SB1239

Authorizes a sales tax exemption for food

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri SB1239 exempts all retail sales of food from sales tax starting January 1, 2027.

Missouri SB1239 establishes a sales tax exemption for all retail sales of food, effective January 1, 2027. This includes food sold by restaurants, fast food establishments, delicatessens, eating houses, cafés, and vending machines. The exemption applies to food that constitutes more than 80% of an establishment's total gross receipts. The bill repeals and replaces section 144.014, RSMo, to enact this new tax exemption.

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Calendar

Feb 11

10:00 AM

Economic and Workforce Development Hearing

History

Feb 25

Senate

Bill Combined w/SCS SBs 1017 & 1239

Feb 11

Senate

Hearing Conducted S Economic and Workforce Development Committee

Jan 27

Senate

Second Read and Referred S Economic and Workforce Development Committee