JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) The Missouri Department of Revenue director says he
was wrong to blame a drop in state revenue on an error in tax withholding
tables.
Joel Walters had previously said the state had corrected a mistake in September
that had existed for 15 years. He warned many Missourians would see reduced
refunds or have to make payments to the state because of the error. And Gov.
Mike Parson criticized lawmakers for “grandstanding” by holding several
hearings on the issue.
On Wednesday, Walters told a House committee new State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick had explained to him that there was no error.
The Columbia Daily Tribune reports Walters said the department should look into
why many Missourians are receiving smaller refunds or making payments on their
state taxes this year.
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