Kansas City's earnings tax is on April's ballot. It funds nearly half of the city budget
Kansas City's 1% earnings tax, which funds nearly half of the city's general fund budget, is up for renewal on the April 7 ballot. If the tax is not renewed, the city will be forced to find alternative funding sources, with the tax being phased out over 10 years and prohibited from being reestablished unless Missouri statute changes.
Kansas City's 1% earnings tax is on the April 7 ballot. The tax funds nearly half of the city's general fund budget, including police and fire departments, street resurfacing, and affordable housing. The tax has been in place for over 60 years and is collected from employees and businesses. If renewed, the tax will continue for another five years. If not renewed, the tax will be phased out over 10 years. The city collected $351 million in earnings taxes in the most recent fiscal year, representing 44% of revenue for the general fund.
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