Senator Luetkemeyer’s Seniors’ Tax Relief Bill Passes Legislature

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri seniors would no longer see tax increases on their primary residence now that legislation sponsored by State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, passed both chambers of the Missouri General Assembly. Senate Bill 190, which passed out of the House of Representatives this week, also exempts Social Security benefits from state income taxes.

Senator Luetkemeyer’s legislation provides a tax credit to seniors to offset increased tax liability for residential property imposed once the taxpayer is eligible for Social Security benefits. Previously passed by the Senate in April, SB 190 now heads to the governor.

“Seniors living on fixed income are especially vulnerable to the negative impact of inflation and rising taxes,” Sen. Luetkemeyer says. “This legislation targets two tax burdens, protecting seniors from sky-rocketing property taxes, while also eliminating state income taxes on Social Security benefits.”

Missouri is one of only 11 states that currently tax Social Security benefits.

For more information about Sen. Luetkemeyer, visit www.senate.mo.gov/mem34.