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MO HB384

Bill

Status

Passed

4/27/2015

Primary Sponsor

Tom Flanigan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a tax amnesty program from September 1, 2015 to November 30, 2015, waiving all penalties, additions to tax, and interest for taxpayers who pay unpaid taxes in full for liabilities due on or before December 31, 2014

  • Creates the "Tax Amnesty Fund" in the state treasury, with collected revenues directed toward increasing MO HealthNet provider reimbursement rates and expanding adult dental coverage for fiscal year 2016

  • Establishes the "Office of Taxpayer Advocate" within the Department of Revenue, headed by a governor-appointed advocate serving a six-year term, to provide independent assistance to taxpayers and submit annual reports to the governor and general assembly

  • Authorizes the Director of Revenue and Commissioner of Administration to enter reciprocal debt collection agreements with the federal government and other states to offset tax refunds and vendor payments against delinquent debts

  • Creates the "Study Commission on State Tax Policy" to review Missouri's tax structure and recommend improvements, with a preliminary report due December 31, 2016 and final report due December 31, 2017

Legislative Description

Changes the laws regarding taxation

Last Action

Delivered to Secretary of State (G)

4/27/2015

Committee Referrals

Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight3/30/2015
Select Committee on General Laws2/19/2015
Emerging Issues1/27/2015

Full Bill Text

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