Invest in student success and parental choice by using the Missouri scholarship tax credit. You can redirect your state taxes to grant life-changing scholarships to students in your area.
State tax credit details
In Missouri, you can redirect any amount to receive a 100% state tax credit, up to a maximum of 50% of your total state tax liability (Document 2 = State Rankings). Please note that Missouri appears to require donors to have a physical presence in the state to participate (Document 2 = State Rankings).
Applicable federal rules
Starting in 2027, the Section 25F program will provide a federal tax credit of up to $1,700 (Document 1 = Preview). Because of a federal anti-abuse rule, the federal tax credit is reduced by any state tax credit claimed for that exact same redirect, meaning if your state tax credit equals or exceeds $1,700, no federal tax credit will apply.
FAQs for families and donors
Who is eligible for scholarships?
K-12 students in public, private, and religious schools who come from households earning up to 300% of the area median gross income (Document 1 = Preview). Foster children automatically meet this income requirement (Document 1 = Preview).
How are my redirected funds used?
Federal rules dictate that 90% of all organizational receipts are spent strictly on student scholarships (Document 1 = Preview).
What is still unknown
Missouri’s federal opt-in status, total state program caps, localized household income limits, application deadlines, and step-by-step state processes are not covered in source materials.
