/tags/taxes Taxes en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT /2025-06-23/metro-east-leaders-say-state-is-forcing-them-to-implement-local-grocery-taxes The state of Illinois will stop imposing a 1% sales tax on groceries on Jan. 1, 2026, but most Metro East residents will continue to pay it. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT /2025-06-23/metro-east-leaders-say-state-is-forcing-them-to-implement-local-grocery-taxes Teri Maddox /economy-business/2025-05-08/vacant-buildings-st-louis-decreasing-slowly An early look at the Vacancy Strategy Initiative Report shows the number of vacant properties in the city decreased by 4% since 2018. Thu, 08 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2025-05-08/vacant-buildings-st-louis-decreasing-slowly Lacretia Wimbley /government-politics-issues/2025-05-07/missouri-legislature-passes-sweeping-tax-bill-eliminating-capital-gains-tax The legislation contains other tax provisions, including eliminating the state sales tax on diapers and feminine hygiene products. Wed, 07 May 2025 21:42:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-05-07/missouri-legislature-passes-sweeping-tax-bill-eliminating-capital-gains-tax Sarah Kellogg /economy-business/2025-04-21/trumps-tariffs-global-supply-chains Tariffs can increase revenue and protect domestic industry, but achieving the latter goal takes time and will require domestic manufacturers to find different sources of materials in the short term. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2025-04-21/trumps-tariffs-global-supply-chains Eric Schmid /economy-business/2025-04-14/volunteer-tax-preparers-wrap-a-busy-season Local preparers say people have been heeding advice to file early this year, but resources are still available for those who haven’t. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2025-04-14/volunteer-tax-preparers-wrap-a-busy-season Abby Llorico /economy-business/2025-04-08/st-louis-businesses-owners-game-biking-industry-trump-tariff St. Louis-based business owners in the game and biking industries worry President Donald Trump’s tariffs will raise prices for their business and for customers. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2025-04-08/st-louis-businesses-owners-game-biking-industry-trump-tariff Chad Davis /government-politics-issues/2025-04-07/missouri-senate-approves-ending-capital-gains-tax-bill-now-goes-back-to-house If the House approves the Senate’s changes to the bill, it will proceed to the governor’s desk. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 01:41:21 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-04-07/missouri-senate-approves-ending-capital-gains-tax-bill-now-goes-back-to-house Evy Lewis /government-politics-issues/2025-03-13/missouri-house-approves-reducing-personal-property-taxes-relaxing-car-inspections Both bills now proceed to the Senate. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 22:02:16 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-03-13/missouri-house-approves-reducing-personal-property-taxes-relaxing-car-inspections Evy Lewis /government-politics-issues/2025-03-12/missouri-house-approves-pair-wide-ranging-tax-bills-including-income-tax-changes One bill has an estimated cost of almost $1.3 billion, most of which is the result of proposed income tax changes. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:39:42 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-03-12/missouri-house-approves-pair-wide-ranging-tax-bills-including-income-tax-changes Evy Lewis /economy-business/2025-02-24/st-louis-vacancy-long-war It’s a problem that metastasized over decades, making it unrealistic to expect a speedy solution to the roughly 25,000 vacant buildings and lots inside city limits. Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2025-02-24/st-louis-vacancy-long-war Eric Schmid