Bischöfe in Missouri warnen, dass die Abschaffung der staatlichen Einkommensteuer einkommensschwache Einwohner belasten könnte

Missouri’s Catholic bishops are urging state voters to consider “justice and equity” ahead of a state vote that may eliminate personal income tax there, with the prelates warning that such a measure could adversely impact low-income residents.Voters in the state will decide on Aug. 4 whether to approve Amendment 5, which would reduce and eventually eliminate Missouri’s income tax.The measure also would mandate the “[reduction of] personal property and other local taxes when local revenues increase.” The amendment would allow…