Tax Relief
Missouri Property Tax Credit Program
- Claimant or spouse must be 65 years of age or older on or before the last day of the calendar year and a resident of Missouri for the entire year
- Claimant or spouse is a veteran of any branch of the armed forces of the United States or this state and is 100% disabled as a result of such service
- Claimant or spouse is 100% disabled
- Claimant has reached age 60 on or before the last day of the calendar year and is receiving surviving spouse social security benefits
Tax Years 2008-2009
Certain individuals are eligible to claim up to $750 if they pay rent or $1,100 if they pay real estate tax on the home they own and occupy. If you rent from a facility that does not pay property taxes, you are not eligible for a property tax credit.
- Renters/Part-Year Owners
- If single, your total household income must be $27,500 or less
- If married filing combined, your total household income must be $29,500 or less
- Owned and Occupied Your Home the Entire Year
- If single, your total household income must be $30,000 or less.
- If married filing combined, your total household income must be $34500 or less.
- Total household income must be $25,000 or less if filing single or $27,000 if married filing combined.
- A 2006 claim must be filed by April 15, 2010, or a refund will not be issued.
- Filing early (before April) ensures a quicker refund.