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They have been taxing our federal return as long as I can remember...... But it seems like I read somewhere that they are not going to tax the stimilus....

They tax everything you own over and over and over every year why should this be any different.

I also read that the stimulus refund was not to be taxed by Missouri. Can't remember where I read that at though.

The following is a message from the Attoreny General Jay Nixon...

Exempt Federal Rebate Checks from State Tax!

Times are tough for many Missouri families. Our unemployment rate continues to be among the nation's highest, the housing crisis has hit folks hard and bills are piling up on kitchen tables across the state.

As a result, millions of Missourians will receive a rebate check from the federal government this spring to help make ends meet. Unfortunately, as the law stands right now, Missourians will have to pay state income taxes on these rebate checks.

That's why I was the first public official in our state to call for a law exempting Missourians from paying income taxes on their federal rebate checks. And I'm proud that House Democrats, led by Rep. Jason Holsman, have introduced a bill that would do just that.

imapayne - got the same email...I hope everyone does what you did....good job..!

ladybonesteak - Jay Nixon is on board with this you would serve yourself better to email your state representative. You can find that on the above state web site. If you need my help to find out who yours is, I will be glad to help. FIGMAN

Figman, you wont believe how much HELP I need :-)

I reside in STL. County

Walk me through the process. And I will pass this link onto others.

St. Ann

I had heard that the stimulis was going to be taxed. Taxes are a part of life, so I don't really get so upset about it. WE could be in a lot worse shape, ie a country that does not even have taxes. We should be thankful.

Actually, federal income tax refunds ARE taxed by Missouri. They always have been, and to be somewhat fair, they DO represent income you received. That was money you did NOT pay in tax, so it was income and you're now getting it back (you did NOT pay tax on it LAST year because federal tax was DEDUCTED from your federal income on LAST year's Missouri return).

But, of course, the tax-and-spend-on-welfare-for-the-wealthy Republicans don't want to exempt this new incentive from taxes! My gosh, if they did that, maybe some RICH FOLKS may have to pay their fair share of taxes, and Republicans don't get elected doing THAT for heaven's sake!

Yes, this is interesting, isn't it? The Republicans against this tax break, and the Democrats for it. Well, maybe this shows exactly the difference between Republicans and Democrats. While neither are saints, the Democrats want this tax break because they know IT WILL spur the economy, which needs spurring because of seven years of Republican damage. This money is intended to be spent, not taxed, so it helps business. Republicans don't care about that! No, sir, they don't even care about you small businessmen (of course, some of you THINK so for some unknown reason callled "brainwashing"), Republicans only give tax breaks that help those already with millions and billions, those who already have everything, get even more money. That is NOT good for business. Republican economic policies are only good for one thing: Keeping the wealthy elite wealthier and in power. Democrats, on the other hand, want to be rich, too - but they