Missouri tax credits and incentives

Review the program rules and claim timing below, then confirm the requirements with the administering agency.

This directory is not tax advice. Confirm eligibility, tax-year rules, deadlines and filing requirements with a tax professional.

Amounts are subject to the conditions in each listing. A source review does not mean applications are open or that a business qualifies.

1 program

  • Missouri Works

    Withholding retention and tax credit

    Zone Works and Rural Works allow retention of new-job state withholding for five years, or six for qualifying existing Missouri companies. [Missouri Works program]

    Check program requirements [Missouri Works program]

    Eligibility, claim steps and deadlines for Missouri Works
    Who qualifies
    Qualifying businesses creating jobs and meeting county wage thresholds. Zone Works and Rural Works start at two new jobs and $100,000 of investment; location restrictions apply. [Missouri Works program]
    What it’s worth
    Zone Works and Rural Works allow retention of new-job state withholding for five years, or six for qualifying existing Missouri companies. [Missouri Works program]
    How to claim
    Submit the Missouri Works Notice of Intent Application to DED; program forms also include eligibility and annual verification applications. [Missouri Works program]
    Deadlines and application windows
    Benefits depend on the approved project and verification schedule. Confirm project timing with DED before hiring or investing. [Missouri Works program]

    Sources reviewed

    Full details and sources for Missouri Works