Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2527: Establishes a tax credit for certain newspaper printing plants
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 135, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to a tax credit for certain newspaper printing plants. Section A. Chapter 135, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 135.2000, to read as follows: 135.2000. 1. As used in this section, the following terms shall (2) "Labor costs", the total compensation paid by a taxpayer to an employee as reported in box 5 of the employee's W-2. For the purposes of this subdivision, "employee" shall mean an individual employed by a taxpayer as pressroom or mailroom staff; (3) "Qualifying newspaper printi.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 135, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to a tax credit for certain newspaper printing plants. Section A. Chapter 135, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 135.2000, to read as follows: 135.2000. 1. As used in this section, the following terms shall (2) "Labor costs", the total compensation paid by a taxpayer to an employee as reported in box 5 of the employee's W-2. For the purposes of this subdivision, "employee" shall mean an individual employed by a taxpayer as pressroom or mailroom staff; (3) "Qualifying newspaper printing plant", any individual, partnership, or corporation as described under section 143.441 or 143.471 and (b) Derives a majority of printing revenue from the printing of newspapers intended for public distribution; (4) "State tax liability", any liability incurred by a taxpayer pursuant to the provisions of chapter 143 or chapter 148, exclusive of the provisions relating to the withholding of tax as provided for in sections 143.191 to 143.265 and related provisions; (5) "Tax credit", a credit against the tax otherwise due under chapter 143, excluding withholding tax imposed under sections 143.191 to 143.265; EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in …
Sponsors
- (R, 147) · primary sponsor