MISSOURI 2015 PROPERTY TAX CREDIT CLAIM - Filing Instructions - Due April 18, 2016

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Guidance for filing the 2015 Missouri Property Tax Credit (circuit breaker) claim, including final checklist items and documentation needed to avoid reducing or delaying the refund. Eligibility guidance directs renters, part-year owners, and homeowners through income thresholds and qualifying conditions such as age and disability. Instructions explain when to file, mailing address for completed forms and attachments, and required back-up materials including tax receipts, benefit statements, and supporting disability or veteran documentation.

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Final Checklist Before Mailing Your Claim

Am I Eligible?

Renters / Part Year Owners

Owned and Occupied Your Home the Entire Year

Do I Have the Correct Tax Book?

Helpful Hint

To Obtain Forms

Important Filing Information

When to File Claim

Where to Mail Claim

MISSOURI 2015 PROPERTY TAX CREDIT CLAIM | FINAL CHECKLIST BEFORE MAILING YOUR CLAIM. | | --- | | THE INSTRUCTIONS AND FORM ITSELF WILL LIST BACK-UP INFORMATION NEEDED.
DID YOU NEED TO ATTACH ANY OF THESE?
• MO-CRP
• RENT RECEIPTS OR SIGNED LANDLORD STATEMENT
• SSA-1099, RRB-1099, OR SSI STATEMENT
• 2015 PAID REAL ESTATE RECEIPTS OR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX RECEIPTS
• DISABLED VETERAN DOCUMENTATION
• POWER OF ATTORNEY OR FEDERAL FORM 1310 AND DEATH CERTIFICATE
| FAILURE TO INCLUDE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION OR INFORMATION MAY REDUCE OR DELAY YOUR REFUND. |
AM I ELIGIBLE?
Use this diagram to determine if you or your spouse are eligible to claim the PROPERTY TAX CREDIT (CIRCUIT BREAKER)
START DIAGRAM BY CHOOSING BOX 1 OR BOX 2 AND FOLLOW TO CONCLUSION. | | --- | | 1 RENTERS / PART YEAR OWNERS -- If single, is your total household income $27,500 or less? If married filing combined, is your total household income $29,500 or less? If you are a 100 percent service connected disabled veteran, do not include VA payments.
YES
OR
2 OWNED AND OCCUPIED YOUR HOME THE ENTIRE YEAR-- If single, is your total household income $30,000 or less? If married filing combined, is your total household income $34,000 or less? If you are a 100 percent service connected disabled veteran, do not include VA payments.

Did you pay real estate taxes or rent on the home you occupied?
RENTERS: If you rent from a facility that does not pay property taxes, you are not eligible for a Property Tax Credit.
YES
Can you truthfully state that you do not employ illegal or unauthorized aliens?
NO
YES
Were you or your spouse 65 years of age or older as of December 31, 2015, and were you or your spouse a Missouri resident the entire 2015 calendar year? If so, check Box A on Form MO-PTC.
NO

Are you or your spouse 100 percent disabled as a result of military service? If so, check Box Bon Form MO-PTC.

| | YES YES YES YES
E L I G I B L E This information is for guidance only and does not state complete law. | 2-D Barcode Returns - If you plan to file a paper return, you should consider 2-D barcode filing. The software encodes all your tax information into a 2-D barcode, which allows your return to be processed with fewer errors compared to traditional paper returns. If you use software to prepare your return, check our website for approved 2-D barcode software companies. Also, check out the Department’s fill-in forms that calculate and have a 2-D barcode. You can have your refund directly deposited into your bank account when you use the Department’s fill-in forms. ALL 2-D barcode returns should be mailed to: Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 3385, Jefferson City, MO 65105-3385. Assistance with Preparing Your Tax Return There are a large number of volunteer groups around Missouri providing tax assistance to elderly or lower income taxpayers. To locate a volunteer group near you that offers return preparation assistance: • Call 800-906-9887 or 888-227-7669, • or visit: [http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Free-Tax-Return-Preparation-for-You-by-Volunteers](http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Free-Tax-Return-Preparation-for-You-by-Volunteers). You will find a larger volume of volunteer centers open during the filing season, which is typically January through April. | | What’s Inside? | | | --- | --- | --- | |
Am I Eligible? .................................. 2
Do I Have the Correct Tax Book? ............. 3
Important Filing Information ................3–4
Information to Complete Form MO-PTC ....4–7
Information to Complete Form MO-CRP ...... 8
Form MO-PTC ............................. 9, 11
Form MO-CRP............................ 10, 12
2015 Property Tax Credit Chart .......... 13–15 | | | DO I HAVE THE CORRECT TAX BOOK? You MAY USE this tax book to file your 2015 Form MO-PTC, Property Tax Credit Claim if you meet the eligibility requirements on page 2 and

FAQs

What back-up documents are needed with the MO-PTC claim?

Include the instructions and the required back-up information listed in the checklist, such as MO-CRP, rent or landlord statements, 1099/SSA/RRB/SSI statements, 2015 paid real estate or personal property tax receipts, and qualifying documentation for disabled veterans and related legal forms.

How can I determine if I am eligible for the Property Tax Credit?

Use the eligibility diagram by choosing Box 1 or Box 2 and following the questions through to the conclusion. The process covers income thresholds, whether property taxes or rent were paid, and qualifying conditions for age and disability.

When is the 2015 MO-PTC claim due and where do I mail it?

The 2015 MO-PTC is due April 18, 2016, and may be filed up to three years from the due date. Mail the completed MO-PTC and attachments to the Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 2800, Jefferson City, MO 65105-2800.

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