Bisschoppen in Missouri waarschuwen dat afschaffing van de inkomstenbelasting in de staat een last kan vormen voor inwoners met een lager inkomen

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…