SB1656

Authorizes a state sales tax exemption for food

Introduced·2/10/26
Introduced Text

Missouri SB1656 exempts retail sales of food from state sales tax.

Missouri SB1656 creates an exemption for all retail sales of food from the state sales tax. This includes sales by restaurants, fast food restaurants, delicatessens, eating houses, and cafés, as well as food dispensed by vending machines. The exemption does not apply to establishments where more than 80% of gross receipts come from prepared food for immediate consumption. The bill repeals and replaces section 144.014 of RSMo to implement this exemption.

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Where it stands

Current
Economic and Workforce Development Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 12

Senate

Second Read and Referred S Economic and Workforce Development Committee

Feb 10

Senate

S First Read