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From the Office of Speaker Pro Tem Denny Hoskins
54th District |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 29, 2014
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CONTACT: Rachel Bauer (573) 751-4302
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Speaker Pro Tem Hoskins Files Legislation to Protect Missouri Taxpayers
Bill Would Require the State to Notify Businesses of Tax Law Changes
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Speaker Pro Tem Denny Hoskins filed legislation this week that would protect Missouri businesses from unannounced changes in Missouri tax policy. Hoskins pre-filed HB 299 to require the Department of Revenue to notify businesses that will be impacted when tax laws or policies change.
“It is time to end the bad practice of notification by audit,” said Speaker Pro Tem Hoskins. “When tax law changes either by legislation, court ruling or administrative policy, the businesses affected should be notified. I want to see that all Missouri taxpayers are treated fairly and I want to see an end to bureaucrats making tax laws for our state.”
Similar language passed with overwhelming support in the General Assembly during the 2014 Regular Session, but was vetoed by the governor who Hoskins said used false and inflated numbers regarding the cost of notification to back his veto decision. In a direct answer to the governors and DOR’s cost claims, HB 299 specifies the means of notification that shall be acceptable to be either by mail or email, and further requires DOR to post all tax policy changes on its website.
Hoskins has been a strong advocate for broad-based tax policies supporting a healthy business and economic climate in Missouri. He was fundamental in passing the “Big Government Get Off My Back Act” in 2011.
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