Missouri Considers Ending Grocery Tax, Chesterfield Families Could Save Big

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If Missouri drops its grocery tax, a Chesterfield family spending about $1,000 a month on food could save roughly $53 monthly, according to a local analysis. Lawmakers are considering several bills to phase out the state tax and eventually county taxes, but city leaders warn the change could cut funding for roads and public safety services.

Why it matters

The potential elimination of the grocery tax in Missouri is a significant economic issue for Chesterfield families, who could see meaningful monthly savings on their grocery bills. However, the move also raises concerns about the impact on local government budgets and the funding of critical public services.

The details

Several bills are being considered by Missouri lawmakers to phase out the state's grocery tax, which is currently 1.225%. If passed, the change would also eventually eliminate county-level grocery taxes. For a Chesterfield family spending $1,000 per month on groceries, the savings could amount to around $53 per month. However, city leaders warn that the loss of this tax revenue could lead to cuts in funding for roads, public safety, and other essential services.

• Missouri lawmakers are currently weighing bills to phase out the state's grocery tax.
• If the legislation is passed, the changes would eventually eliminate county-level grocery taxes as well.

What’s next

Missouri lawmakers will continue to debate and consider the bills to phase out the state's grocery tax, with the potential for the changes to also eventually eliminate county-level grocery taxes as well.