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Rethinking incentives: Exploring ways to improve tax breaks in the Kansas City area

Mayor Sly James plays a huge in deciding how tax incentives are awarded in Kansas City.
Mayor Sly James plays a huge in deciding how tax incentives are awarded in Kansas City. jledford@kcstar.com

Reform tax breaks: http://www.kansascity.com/opinion/editorials/article53379215.html

Port KC: http://www.kansascity.com/opinion/editorials/article54973355.html

Tax increment financing 101: http://www.kansascity.com/opinion/editorials/article56171265.html

Stay focused on earnings tax facts: http://www.kansascity.com/opinion/editorials/article57117803.html

This story was originally published January 28, 2016 at 5:18 PM with the headline "Rethinking incentives: Exploring ways to improve tax breaks in the Kansas City area."

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