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Chiefs and Royals Vital to Kansas City's $68.8M Revenue

7/25/2025

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The Chiefs and Royals are vital to Kansas City's financial health, generating a staggering $68.8 million in tax revenue at Truman Sports Complex. A potential relocation could cost the city $6.6 million in earnings taxes and $13 million in sales tax, as Missouri and Kansas vie for the teams with enticing subsidies.

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The Chiefs and Royals are vital to Kansas City's financial health, generating a staggering $68.8 million in tax revenue at Truman Sports Complex. A potential relocation could cost the city $6.6 million in earnings taxes and $13 million in sales tax, as Missouri and Kansas vie for the teams with enticing subsidies.