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SB 1377

SB 1377 - This act provides that a taxpayer that has paid a deficiency and any interest, additions to tax, or penalties attributable to such deficiency that is subsequently found to be erroneous, regardless of whether such taxpayer has timely filed a protest with the Director of Revenue, shall be entitled to a refund in the amount of the deficiency and any interest, additions to tax, or penalties attributable to such deficiency that were paid by the taxpayer. Such refund shall be paid as provided in current law. This act is identical to a provision in CCS/HCS/SB 994 (2026). JOSH NORBERG

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Curtis Trent

SB 1377 revises Missouri procedures for correcting erroneous state tax assessments, potentially affecting taxpayer refund rights and revenue agency processes.

Second Read and Referred S Economic and Workforce Development Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 1377

Legislative bill overview

SB 1377 modifies Missouri's procedures for handling erroneous tax deficiencies—situations where the state incorrectly assesses additional taxes owed. The bill adjusts the legal framework governing how these errors are identified, corrected, and potentially remedied through refunds or credits.

Why is this important

Tax deficiency errors can significantly burden individual taxpayers and businesses who may owe money they don't actually owe, or conversely, prevent the state from collecting legitimate revenue. Clear procedures for correcting these errors affect both taxpayer rights and state revenue stability.

Potential points of contention

  • Taxpayer protection vs. revenue collection: Changes to deficiency procedures may shift burden of proof or timelines in ways that either help taxpayers recover overcharged taxes or make it harder for the state to correct legitimate underpayments
  • Statute of limitations concerns: Modifications to error correction windows could expand or restrict how long taxpayers or the state have to address mistakes
  • Administrative burden: Depending on specifics, new procedures could increase compliance costs for both the Department of Revenue and taxpayers

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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