Treasury says state tax cuts OK if separated from virus aid

Thursday, March 18, 2021

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Responding to concerns from state officials, the U.S. Treasury Department said Wednesday states can cut taxes without penalty under a new federal pandemic relief law -- so long as they use their own funds to offset those cuts.

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