I know my colleague, Mr. Weller, has discussed with you in detail the national benefits of eliminating the marriage tax penalty. Today, I would like to inform you of Missouri's experience, and indeed leadership, on this issue.
Married taxpayers filing in Missouri have two options.
Now is the perfect time for the federal government to emulate Missouri. And we can afford to give Missourians this reasonable tax relief without jeopardizing our investments in education, public safety and other crucial state services. Years ago, Missouri's General Assembly gave couples relief from a marriage tax penalty, and today our state is still able to provide them with a tax refund.