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Missouri Tax Credits

If you pay Missouri state income or business taxes, you may qualify for NAP or YOP tax credits—covering 50% of your gift to Easterseals Midwest.

Easterseals Midwest is thrilled to be able to offer Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) and Youth Opportunity Program (YOP) tax credits to Missouri state taxpayers. These tax credits are worth 50% of your gift, in addition to standard state and federal deductions. 

Who Qualifies? 

YOP credits are available to anyone who pays Missouri income tax.

NAP credits are available to anyone who pays taxes on business income, including:

  • Corporations
  • S-Corporations
  • Individuals operating a farm in Missouri
  • Individuals operating a sole proprietorship
  • Individuals with rental property in Missouri
  • LLCs
  • Partnerships
  • Express companies
  • Financial institutions
  • Insurance companies

Benefits

Tax credits are available for gifts of $2,500 or more. As a donor at this level, you will also become a member of the Easterseals Midwest Presidential Circle.

How to get Missouri State Tax Credits

  1. Make your gift of cash, stocks, or bonds to Easterseals Midwest and complete the NAP or YOP tax credit application form.
  2. Complete and notarize the tax credit application form, then return by mail with the required documentation to Easterseals Midwest: Attn: Development, Easterseals Midwest, 11933 Westline Industrial Dr., St. Louis, MO 63146
  3. After receiving your completed form, Easterseals Midwest will submit your application to the Missouri Department of Economic Development.
  4. After six to eight weeks, you will receive a tax credit certificate directly from the state of Missouri, along with instructions on how to redeem your tax credits. Note that tax credits may be carried forward for up to five tax years.

Tax credits are available in limited quantities and are sure to go fast! To learn more, please contact Sean Smothers, Director of Development, Corporate and Community Relations, at 314-704-8502 or sean.smothers@esmw.org.