Missouri Governor ? Michael L. Parson

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE?

December 14, 2021

Governor Parson, Budget Leadership Announce FY 2023 Consensus Revenue Estimate

(JEFFERSON CITY, MO) ??Today, Governor Mike Parson announced the state?s Consensus Revenue Estimate (CRE) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023.?

The key figure in the CRE is the projected general revenue collections. Net general?revenue collections in FY23 are expected to be?$11.4 billion.?This represents?a 2.1 percent net general revenue growth over the estimated revenue for FY22.?

?I want to thank Senator Dan Hegeman and Representative Cody Smith for their hard work and cooperation in developing this revenue estimate,??Governor Parson?said.??With general revenue expected to increase and large amounts of?Missourian's federal tax dollars returning?to our state, we have a great opportunity?and responsibility?to make smart, meaningful?investments that serve Missourians now and into the future. We look forward to working with the General Assembly this session to create a balanced budget for the people of Missouri.?

The annual CRE is a figure established by state budget experts that is used by the Governor and legislative leaders to build and balance Missouri?s budget.

The revised estimate for the current fiscal year (FY22) assumes?a 0.5 percent decrease to $11.2 billion in net general revenue collections.?Actual FY21 revenues were artificially?high due to income tax filing date being moved from April 15?in FY20 to July 15?in FY21, resulting in two income tax filing dates in FY21. The FY22 revised estimate reflects a return to a single filing date in the fiscal year.

?I am pleased we were able to arrive at a consensus revenue estimate for FY23. The House, Senate, and Governor stand ready to work together to address the needs of Missourians through a balanced budget this upcoming legislative session,? said?Senator Dan Hegeman,?Senate Appropriations Chairman.?

?As we emerge from one of the?most trying economic?times in a generation, forecasting revenue growth is particularly important?this year.?Therefore,?I'm pleased to put forward a conservative revenue estimate to which the?House, Senate, and Governor have agreed,? said?Representative Cody Smith,?House Budget Chairman.?

Governor Parson will detail his proposed budget for FY23 during the State of the State address in January.

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