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Read. Follow. Verify.Missouri bill increases food donation tax credit to 70% and raises annual cap to $3.5 million
Last action · March 11, 2026: Hearing Conducted S Economic and Workforce Development CommitteeSponsor: Jamie Burger
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What This Bill Would Do
Beginning January 1, 2026, Missouri increases the tax credit for cash or food donations made to eligible food banks, pantries, soup kitchens, and homeless shelters from 50% to 70% of the donation value. The legislation also adds food banks as eligible recipients, raises the overall annual cap on these tax credits from $1.75 million to $3.5 million, and extends the program's to December 31, 2032.
Taxpayers who donate cash or food to local hunger relief organizations can receive higher state tax credits, while the state increases the total amount of available credits by $1.75 million per .
- Missouri previously authorized tax credits for donations to local food pantries, soup kitchens, and homeless shelters equal to fifty percent of the donation value. context
Who It Would Affect
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Missouri taxpayers
Taxpayers making eligible donations of cash or food can claim a higher tax credit percentage of up to 70% starting in 2026.
Food banks and pantries
Hunger relief organizations may receive increased donations due to the higher tax credit incentive and expanded recipient categories.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of organizations can receive donations eligible for the tax credit?
What is the maximum tax credit an individual taxpayer can claim in a single year?
Can unused tax credits be refunded if they exceed my tax liability?
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- Mar 11, 2026SenateHearing Conducted S Economic and Workforce Development Committee
- Jan 15, 2026SenateFloorSecond Read and Referred S Economic and Workforce Development Committee
- Jan 7, 2026SenateIntroducedS First Read
- Dec 1, 2025SenatePrefiled
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Expansion of Hunger Relief Tax Incentives
The legislation broadens the state's tax credit framework by incorporating food banks directly and substantially raising both individual credit value and overall program funding caps.
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