Wine and Grape Tax Credit

PURPOSE
Assist vineyards and wine producers with the purchase of new equipment and materials by granting a tax credit for a portion of the purchase price.

AUTHORIZATION
Section 135.700, RSMo 

HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS
The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED), will issue a state tax credit to an individual, partnership or corporation 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 of wine in Missouri.

ELIGIBLE AREAS 
Statewide.

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
An individual or business actively involved in the production of wine or the growing of grapes in the state of Missouri.

ELIGIBLE USE OF TAX CREDITS
This tax credit can be applied to:

• Ch. 143 – Income tax, excluding withholding tax

This credit has no special attributes.  It must be applied to tax liability for the year it was earned.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE 
An application must be filed with DED.  There are no deadlines.  DED will issue a tax credit certificate authorizing the applicant to claim the tax credits.

CONTACT
Business and Community Services
Finance Management
301 West High Street, Room 770
P.O. Box 118
Jefferson City, MO  65102
Phone: 573-751-9048           Fax: 573-522-4322
E-mail: dedfin@ded.mo.gov

Business and Community Services
301 W. High Street, Rooms 720, 770  Jefferson City, Missouri 65102
Tel: 1-866-647-3633    Fax: 1-573-751-7384    Email: missouridevelopment@ded.mo.gov