KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Revenue is reminding taxpayers, businesses and consumers of a tax exemption that goes into effect this week.

Beginning Thursday, Aug. 28, sales of the following products will be exempt from both state and local sales and use taxes: • Child and adult diapers • Qualifying feminine hygiene products (including, but not limited to, tampons, pads, liners and cups, as well as menstrual discs or washable "period underwear") • Incontinence products (protective undergarments, pads, liners, external catheters and underpads)

"This new law provides meaningful relief for Missouri families by removing sales tax on certain essential health and hygiene products," said Trish Vincent, director of the Missouri Department of Revenue. "We encourage both cons

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