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Thursday, May 09, 2013  The bill now goes to the House.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Senate to pass online sales tax bill in victory for national retailers; House fate uncertain

Monday, April 29, 2013  A legislative proposal to change Missouri's income and sales tax rates appears to be a first-of-its kind proposition in the state.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The Missouri House has passed legislation that would trim the state's income tax and raise the sales tax as part of an economic competition with Kansas and other neighboring states.

Sunday, February 10, 2013  Accounting students and members of Beta Alpha Psi at Truman State University offers free tax preparation to students and the community.

Monday, January 28, 2013  Before taxpayers hit send on their return, the Internal Revenue Service wants to make sure that have checked their eligibility for the earned income tax credit.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Thursday's drama was a major personal defeat for House Speaker John Boehner.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Republicans still aren't budging on Obama's demands for higher tax rates on upper bracket earners, despite the president's convincing election victory and opinion polls showing support for the idea.

Saturday, February 11, 2012  Free tax help at Truman State Feb. 18, Feb. 24, Mar. 25 and Mar.31.

Friday, February 03, 2012  tax season is just around the corner

Friday, February 03, 2012  It's tax time again!

Thursday, January 12, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Thursday, November 03, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011  Ron Paul talks drastic changes in his campaign stop in Fairfield.

Thursday, July 07, 2011  How much does it cost to shut down a government? In Minnesota, tens of millions - and growing