INCENTIVE DESCRIPTION

State: MO
Incentive Type: Income/Franchise Tax Incentives and Credits
Incentive Title: Other Tax Credits
Description: 1. REDEVELOPMENT: Income tax credits for the costs of eligible remediation of commercial/industrial sites owned by a government agency or that are privately owned. 2. SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATOR TAX CREDIT: Income tax credit for contributions to an approved incubator sponsor in an amount equal to 50% of such contribution. 3. BUSINESS MODERNIZATION & TECHNOLOGY TAX CREDIT: Income tax credit equal to 50% of the amount of a qualified contribution to a qualified fund. 4. BANK FRANCHISE TAX CREDIT: Bank franchise tax credit equal to one-sixtieth of one percent of its outstanding shares and surplus if they exceed $1 million. 5. BANK TAX CREDIT: A pro rata share of the bank tax credit shall be allowed against each S corporation shareholders' state income tax. 6. CHARCOAL PRODUCERS INCOME TAX CREDIT: Income tax credits for the purpose or implementing safe and efficient environmental controls. Credit is equal to 50% of the purchase price or manufacturing cost of the best avaialble control technology equipment. Expires in 2006. 7. FILM PRODUCERS TAX CREDIT: Income tax credits equal to 50% of expenditures necessary for the making of a film, not to exceed $1 million in tax credits per project. 8. LOAN GUARANTEE FEE TAX CREDIT: Income tax credits in an amount equal to any amount paid by the eligible small business to the US SBA as a guaranty fee for obtaining a loan. 9. WINE AND GRAPE TAX CREDIT: Income tax credit in an amount equal to 25% of the purchase price of new equipment and materials used directly in the growing of grapes or the production or wine.
Eligibility Requirements: 1. Sites must have been abandoned for at least 3 years and have contamination caused by hazardous substances. The project must result in the creation of at least 10 new jobs or the retention of 25 jobs by a private commercial operation. 2. Must have the area approved as a 'protective business environment' (incubator). 3. Must contribute to a qualified fund. 5. Only for S corp shareholders of banks. 6. For companies engaged in the business of producing charcoal or charcoal products. 7. Company must spend $300,000 or more in the making of the film. 8. Small businesses as defined in IRC Section 44; must have gross receipts less than $1 million; or if >$1 million, less than 30 full time employees. 9. Must be actively involved in the production of wine or the growing of grapes.
Geographic Restrictions: Statewide
Granting Authority: Missouri Department of Economic Development


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