St. Louis Court Ruling Ends Income Tax Collection from Remote Workers

Missouri Court of Appeals finds city violated state law, potentially costing millions in refunds.

The three-judge panel ruled unanimously against St. Louis, stating the city misapplied the earnings tax law.
City officials had spent $200,000 on the appeal, which was deemed a waste of taxpayer money.
The decision could lead to significant financial losses for the city, impacting the budget and city services.
A previous attempt to pass legislation to prevent such tax collection was unsuccessful in the Missouri legislature.
Kansas City had already refunded earnings taxes collected from remote workers during the pandemic.