Missouri: tax incentives, credits and advisors
Missouri's state incentives include a historic preservation credit of 25% or 35% that can be sold, the transferable Show-Mo motion media credit, the Missouri Works jobs program and the Neighborhood Assistance Program.
Facts checked 2026-10-26 against the official sources linked below.
Below are the major Missouri incentives we could verify against an official source, grouped by type. This is not an exhaustive list of every state program. Credits flagged Transferable can be sold or assigned to another taxpayer under state rules; see transferable state tax credits. Each row shows the date we last checked it.
Missouri film and media incentives
| Incentive | Type | Who qualifies | Amount, rate or cap | Transferable | Refundable | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Show-Mo Act motion media production tax credit | Credit | Film, series, commercial, game and other motion media projects meeting Missouri minimum spend | 20% base, up to 42% with increases; $16 million annual cap ($8 million film, $8 million episodic) | Transferable: Yes; transferable tax credit | Not stated | Active | Missouri Film Office, Motion Media Production Tax Incentive; RSMo §135.750 Last verified 2026-10-26 |
Missouri historic and building rehabilitation incentives
| Incentive | Type | Who qualifies | Amount, rate or cap | Transferable | Refundable | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historic preservation tax credit | Credit | Owners rehabilitating approved historic structures | 25% of qualified rehabilitation expenditures, or 35% outside Kansas City and St. Louis City without low-income housing credits; $90 million annual cap plus $30 million for qualified census tracts; owner-occupied residential capped at $250,000 | Transferable: Yes; sellable or transferable | No; 3-year carryback and 10-year carryforward | Active | Missouri DED, Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program; Missouri DED, HTC Program Summary Last verified 2026-10-26 |
Missouri jobs, investment and enterprise zones incentives
| Incentive | Type | Who qualifies | Amount, rate or cap | Transferable | Refundable | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Works | Withholding retention or credit | Businesses creating or retaining jobs that meet job, investment and wage thresholds | Retention of new-job withholding for 5 or 6 years (Zone, Rural and Statewide Works); Mega Works 6% or 7% of new payroll; discretionary benefits limited to 9% of new payroll | Not stated | Not stated | Active | Missouri DED, Missouri Works; Missouri DED, Missouri Works Program Guidelines Last verified 2026-10-26 |
Missouri housing incentives
| Incentive | Type | Who qualifies | Amount, rate or cap | Transferable | Refundable | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood Assistance Program | Credit | Businesses and certain individuals contributing to approved NAP projects | 50% or 70% of the qualified contribution | Not stated | Not stated | Active | Missouri DED, Neighborhood Assistance Program Last verified 2026-10-26 |
| Missouri low-income housing tax credit | Credit | Taxpayers owning an interest in a qualified Missouri low-income housing project with an MHDC eligibility statement | Up to the federal LIHTC for the project, as MHDC determines is needed for feasibility; under the 2026 QAP state 9% credits may total up to 70% of available federal authority; state 4% credits for bond-financed projects capped at $6 million a fiscal year | Not stated; credits may be allocated among parties owning an interest in the project | No; 3-year carryback and 5-year carryforward | Active; MHDC's 2026 QAP authorizes state credits | RSMo §135.352; MHDC, 2026 Qualified Allocation Plan Last verified 2026-10-27 |
Advisors located in Missouri
- RubinBrown St. Louis, MO
Listed alphabetically by the location on each advisor's public listing; not a recommendation. Many firms also serve clients in other states.
Sponsors headquartered in Missouri
- Solar Solutions of Missouri, LLC Ozark, MO (HQ); projects in MO, CA, TX, FL, AZ
Each sponsor page shows its evidence score and any public-record flags.
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Common questions
Can Missouri historic tax credits be sold?
Yes. DED's program summary lists the historic preservation credit as sellable or transferable, with a 3-year carryback and 10-year carryforward.
What is the Missouri film tax credit?
The Show-Mo motion media credit is 20% base, up to 42% with increases, transferable, with a $16 million annual cap.
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