Show-Me State Times

There were 248 deaths from cancer reported in Missouri in the week ending May 1, making up 21.3 percent of total deaths by all causes in Missouri.

Missouri's income tax revenue down 29.8 percent since Q4 2020

Missouri collected $1.5 billion in individual income taxes during the fourth quarter of 2020, a 29.8 percent decrease from the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Missouri collected $708.5 million in motor fuels sales tax in 2020

Of the $12.4 billion in taxes collected by Missouri in 2020, 5.7 percent, or $708.5 million, came from motor fuels sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Missouri collected 1.6% more in general sales and gross receipts taxes in 2020

Of the $12.4 billion in taxes collected by Missouri in 2020, $3.8 billion came from general sales and gross receipts taxes, a 1.6 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Missouri collected 75% less in severance taxes in 2020

Of the $12.4 billion in taxes collected by Missouri in 2020, $1,000 came from severance taxes, a 75 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

63 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Missouri during week ending May 1

There were 63 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Missouri in the week ending May 1, making up 5.4 percent of total deaths by all causes in Missouri.

Missouri ranks 21st in the U.S. for the most motor fuels sales tax paid in 2020

In 2020, Missouri collected $708.5 million in motor fuels sales tax, ranking it 21st in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Missouri collected $3.8 billion in general sales and gross receipts taxes in 2020

Of the $12.4 billion in taxes collected by Missouri in 2020, 30.6 percent, or $3.8 billion, came from general sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

57 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Missouri during week ending May 1

There were 57 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Missouri in the week ending May 1, making up 4.9 percent of total deaths by all causes in Missouri.

Missouri collected 10.7% less in taxes on amusements licenses in 2020

Of the $12.4 billion in taxes collected by Missouri in 2020, $25,000 came from taxes on amusements licenses, a 10.7 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

CDC predicts 16 people age 25 and younger in Missouri died during week ending May 15

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 16 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending May 15.

50 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Missouri during week ending May 1

There were 50 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Missouri in the week ending May 1, making up 4.3 percent of total deaths by all causes in Missouri.

40 people die from diabetes mellitus in Missouri during week ending May 1

There were 40 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Missouri in the week ending May 1, making up 3.4 percent of total deaths by all causes in Missouri.

Missouri collected $8,000 in death and gift taxes in 2020

Of the $12.4 billion in taxes collected by Missouri in 2020, less than 0.1 percent, or $8,000, came from death and gift taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Missouri ranks 20th in the U.S. for the most insurance premiums sales tax paid in 2020