Child tax credit in Missouri
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Does Missouri Have a Child Tax Credit?
Short answer: No: Missouri doesn't offer a state child tax credit. No individual child tax credit or child and dependent care credit. Missouri does have an earned income credit: 20% of the federal EITC.
No individual child tax credit or child and dependent care credit. The federal child tax credit is $2,200 per child under 17 for 2026 and is claimed on Form 1040 regardless of state.
Records to keep: Keep your state return, W-2s and 1099s (1099-R, SSA-1099), and any state credit worksheets. Check your state revenue department's current-year instructions before you file.
Child tax credit in Missouri
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Individuals / Personal Taxes
No: Missouri doesn't offer a state child tax credit. No individual child tax credit or child and dependent care credit. Missouri does have an earned income credit: 20% of the federal EITC.
Business justification
No: Missouri doesn't offer a state child tax credit. No individual child tax credit or child and dependent care credit. Missouri does have an earned income credit: 20% of the federal EITC. No individual child tax credit or child and dependent care credit. The federal child tax credit is $2,200 per child under 17 for 2026 and is claimed on Form 1040 regardless of state.
Category
- Personal Tax Deductions