COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH OVERSIGHT DIVISION FISCAL NOTE L.R. No.:0109S.02C Bill No.:SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64Subject:Tax Credits; Taxation and Revenue - Property Type:Original Date:March 4, 2025Bill Summary:This proposal modifies the Senior Citizens Property Tax Relief Credit. FISCAL SUMMARY ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON GENERAL REVENUE FUNDFUND AFFECTEDFY 2026FY 2027FY 2028 General Revenue* More or Less than ($72,061,901) More or Less than ($77,895,120) More or Less than ($84,243,356) Total Estimated Net Effect on General Revenue More or Less than ($72,061,901) More or Less than ($77,895,120) More or Less than ($84,243,356) *Oversight reflects estimates from DOR & B&P for Section(s) 135.010, 135.025 & 135.130 “Circuit Breaker”. ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON OTHER STATE FUNDSFUND AFFECTEDFY 2026FY 2027FY 2028Total Estimated Net Effect on Other State Funds $0$0$0 Numbers within parentheses: () indicate costs or losses. L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 2 of March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON FEDERAL FUNDSFUND AFFECTEDFY 2026FY 2027FY 2028Total Estimated Net Effect on All Federal Funds $0$0$0 ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON FULL TIME EQUIVALENT (FTE)FUND AFFECTEDFY 2026FY 2027FY 2028Total Estimated Net Effect on FTE 000 ☒ Estimated Net Effect (expenditures or reduced revenues) expected to exceed $250,000 in any of the three fiscal years after implementation of the act or at full implementation of the act. ☐ Estimated Net Effect (savings or increased revenues) expected to exceed $250,000 in any of the three fiscal years after implementation of the act or at full implementation of the act. ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON LOCAL FUNDSFUND AFFECTEDFY 2026FY 2027FY 2028Local Government$0$0$0 L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 3 of March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD FISCAL ANALYSIS ASSUMPTION Sections 135.010, 135.025 & 135.030 “Circuit Breaker” Officials from the Department of Revenue (DOR) note: Background of Current PTC Program This proposal attempts to make modifications to the Senior Property tax credit (PTC). The PTC provides two tax credits, one to homeowners and one to renters that pay property tax. In order to qualify for the PTC program there are income eligibility requirements, and a person must: Be over the age of 65, Or 100% disabled, Or a 100% disabled veteran, Or at least 60 and the qualifying widow of someone in the previous categories. For homeowners, the PTC provides a credit to offset the amount of actual property tax paid by the homeowner. The credit is up to $1,100 in property tax actually paid but the credit amount phases out as an individual’s income rises. The homeowner’s credit is for those with incomes of less than $30,000. It should be noted, there is no limit on the number of individuals who can receive the credit annually. The PTC also currently provides a credit to offset the amount of property tax included in a taxpayer’s rent payment. The tax credit for renters is up to $750 in property tax paid and to qualify a renter must have an income less than $27,500. The amount of the credit does phase out as income rises and there is no limit on the number of renters who can receive the credit annually. This proposal says that most of the modifications of the property tax credit will begin on January 1, 2026. DOR notes that the majority of the PTC tax returns are received in their office between January and April of each year. DOR assume that the changes made by this proposal would fully impact FY 2026. Proposed Changes This proposal would increase the income allowance for PTC claimants by $800 for renters who are married (filing combined) and $1,800 for homeowners who are married (filing combined) starting with calendar year 2026. This proposal would increase the maximum PTC credit amount for renters and homeowners. Renters would increase from $750 to $1,055 and homeowners would increase from $1,100 to L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 4 of March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD $1,550 starting with calendar year 2026. Additionally, this proposal allows this credit amount to be adjusted annually by the CPI. For fiscal note purposes, DOR uses a 2% inflation factor annually. PTC CreditCalendar YearRenterHomeowner Current$750 $1,100 2026$1,055 $1,550 2027$1,076 $1,581 2028$1,098 $1,613 2029$1,120 $1,645 2030$1,142 $1,678 *Assumes 2% average annual inflation. This proposal also increases the maximum income limits allowed to qualify for the PTC. However, it limits the PTC to those with a filing status of “single” or “married filing combined”. Therefore, those who check the “married filing separate” box and those that do not check a box will no longer be eligible for the PTC credit. Maximum Income by Filing Status Filing StatusOwn/Rent 2026 Max Income Rent$38,200 Single Own$42,200 Rent$41,000 Married Filing Combined Own$48,000 Married Filing Separate No longer qualifies OtherNo longer qualifies L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 5 of March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD In tax year 2023, there were 1,280 individuals who filed a PTC claim with a filing status other than single or married filing combined. They claimed $798,801 and therefore, this would result in a savings to general revenue of these filers no longer being eligible for the PTC credit. In addition to increasing the PTC maximum income limit, this proposal starting January 1, 2027, will allow the maximum limit to be increased annually by the CPI. For fiscal note purposes, DOR uses a 2% inflation factor. Therefore, DOR can expect the incomes to increase as follows: Maximum IncomeRenterHomeowner Calendar Year SingleMarriedSingleMarried Current$27,500 $30,000 2026$38,200 $42,200 $41,000 $48,000 2027$38,964 $43,044 $41,820 $48,960 2028$39,743 $43,905 $42,656 $49,939 2029$40,538 $44,783 $43,509 $50,938 2030$41,349 $45,679 $44,379 $51,957 *Assumes 2% average annual inflation. DOR notes that the PTC credit is calculated using a formula that takes into account that as an individual’s income rises the amount of the credit, they are eligible for decreases. Currently for every $300 increase in income the tax credit amount given decreases $25. This proposal increases the phase-out increments used when running the calculation. It increases the income limit from $300 to $495 and then allows it to be inflation adjusted in future fiscal years. DOR uses a 2% inflation factor for fiscal note purposes. This proposal also changes the formula to cap the tax credit reduction to 2%. Currently the credit is reduced by 1/16% for each $300 increment for a maximum reduction of 4%. This would change the $300 to $495 and change the 4% to 2%. Under current law, the reduction cap is not met however, this proposal would limit both the renters and homeowners. After 32 reductions the maximum tax credit allowed would remain constant. L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 6 of March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD PTC Phase-Out IncrementsCalendar Year Income Increment Phase- Out Cap Current$300 4%2026$495 2%2027$505 2%2028$515 2%2029$525 2%2030$536 2%*Assumes 2% average annual inflation. Impact of Maximum Credit and Slower Credit Phase-Out (Formula Changes) Increasing the maximum credit and making changes to how the formula calculates the amount of credit each person gets will impact the current filers of the program. If no additional people were allowed in the program, this is the impact to the current filers from the changes in this proposal. Single Renters In tax year 2023, there were 28,534 single renters who claimed the PTC with a maximum credit of $750. With this proposal increasing the amount of the credit from $750 to $1,055 and increasing the phase-out income limit from $300 to $495 and changing the cap reduction to 2% DOR can expect an increase in the amount of credits paid out over the next several years. Single-Renters (Change in PTC formula) Tax YearCredit CapIncome IncrementsReduction CapGR ImpactCurrent$750$3004%$02026$1,055$4952%($6,886,188)2027$1,076$5052%($7,329,438)2028$1,098$5152%($7,794,365)2029$1,120$5252%($8,258,759)2030$1,142$5362%($8,721,689) L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 7 of March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD DOR notes that because the credit cap and income increments keep being inflated in future years, this will continue to have an increasing impact on general revenue. Additionally, these changes are about the formula only and do not include the changes made to the maximum upper limit. Married Filing Combined Renters In tax year 2023, there were 1,207 married filing combined renters claiming the PTC with a maximum credit of $750. With this proposal increasing the amount of the credit from $750 to $1,055 and increasing the phase-out limit from $300 to $495 and changing the cap reduction to 2% DOR can expect an increase in the amount of credits paid out over the next several years. Married Filing Combined - Renters (Change in Formula) Tax YearCredit CapIncome IncrementsReduction CapGR ImpactCurrent$750$3004%$02026$1,055$4952%($282,043)2027$1,076$5052%($299,482)2028$1,098$5152%($317,878)2029$1,120$5252%($336,175)2030$1,142$5362%($354,367) DOR notes that because the credit cap and income increments keep being inflated in future years, this will continue to have an increasing impact on general revenue. Additionally, these changes are about the formula only and do not include the changes made to the maximum upper limit. Single Homeowners In tax year 2023, there were 28,778 single homeowners who claimed the PTC with a maximum credit of $1,100. With this proposal increasing the amount of the credit from $1,100 to $1,550 and increasing the phase-out income limit from $300 to $495 and changing the cap reduction to 2% DOR can expect an increase in the amount of credits paid out over the next several years. Single-Homeowners (Change in PTC formula) Tax YearCredit CapIncome IncrementsReduction CapGR ImpactCurrent$1,100$3004%$02026$1,550$4952%($8,160,188) L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 8 of March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD 2027$1,581$5052%($8,642,843)2028$1,613$5152%($9,142,232)2029$1,645$5252%($9,642,369)2030$1,678$5362%($10,153,312) DOR notes that because the credit cap and income increments keep being inflated in future years, this will continue to have an increasing impact on general revenue. Additionally, these changes are about the formula only and do not include the changes made to the maximum upper limit. Married Filing Combined Homeowners In tax year 2023, there were 5,682 married filing combined homeowners who claimed the PTC with a maximum credit of $1,100. With this proposal increasing the amount of the credit from $1,100 to $1,550 and increasing the phase-out income limit from $300 to $495 and changing the cap reduction to 2% DOR can expect an increase in the amount of credits paid out over the next several years. Married Filing Combined-Homeowners (Change in PTC formula) Tax YearCredit CapIncome IncrementsReduction CapGR ImpactCurrent$1,100$3004%$02026$1,550$4952%($1,630,249)2027$1,581$5052%($1,727,696)2028$1,613$5152%($1,828,470)2029$1,645$5252%($1,929,242)2030$1,678$5362%($2,032,715) DOR notes that because the credit cap and income increments keep being inflated in future years, this will continue to have an increasing impact on general revenue. Additionally, these changes are about the formula only and do not include the changes made to the maximum upper limit. L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 9 of March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD Credit and Formula Changes Summary The changes to the amount of the credit allowed and the formula would result in the following impact to general revenue: Higher Credit and Slower Phase-Out RenterHomeowner Tax Year SingleMarriedSingleMarried Total 2026($6,886,188)($282,043)($8,160,188)($1,630,249)($16,958,668)2027($7,329,438)($299,482)($8,642,843)($1,727,696)($17,999,459)2028($7,794,365)($317,878)($9,142,232)($1,828,470)($19,082,945)2029($8,258,759)($336,175)($9,642,369)($1,929,242)($20,166,545)2030($8,721,689)($354,367)($10,153,312)($2,032,715)($21,262,083) Impact from Change in Maximum Upper Limit Increasing the maximum upper limit will allow additional people to qualify for the credit that currently do not qualify. Using the individual income tax system, DOR is able to determine the number of additional people that would qualify with an income fitting the new limits in the proposal. Adding these new people into the program will result in the following impact. Since DOR does not know how many of these additional people are homeowners and renters, DOR pulled the tax year 2023 PTC claims and found the current percentage of homeowners and renters. PTC Homeowner vs. RenterFiling TypeHomeownerRenterAge 65+59.7%40.3%Widow(er)67.5%32.5%Disabled22.6%77.4% While DOR notes as incomes rise, there is a likely hood more people will own their home rather than rent, it is unclear how would DOR could calculate that. For the simplicity of the fiscal note, L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 10 of 42 March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD DOR will use this same split for the new people being added under this proposal as the current split. Single Renters 2026 Using the most current year data, there were the following individuals with a Missouri Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) between $27,500 and $38,200 who filed as a single filer. 218 widow/widower, 29,700 65 years or older, 1,504 disabled Using the homeowner/renter split discussed above DOR assumes the following could potentially be the renters. 71 widow(er), 11,976 age 65 and older, 1,163 disabled. 13,210 total new filers In addition to the additional maximum credit and formula changes, DOR estimates that the average PTC credit for these additional people may be $458. Therefore, this could result in an increased loss to general revenue of $6,044,175 ($458 credit * 13,210 new filers) in FY 2026. 2027 Using the most current year data, there were the following individuals with a Missouri Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) between $27,500 and $38,964 who filed as a single filer. 236 widow/widower, 31,685 65 years or older, 1,603 disabled L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 11 of 42 March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD Using the homeowner/renter split discussed above DOR assumes the following could potentially be the renters. 77 widow(er), 12,776 age 65 and older, 1,240 disabled. 14,093 total new filers In addition to the additional maximum credit and formula changes, DOR estimates that the average PTC credit for these additional people may be $472. Therefore, this could result in an increased loss to general revenue of $6,648,693 ($472 credit * 14,093 new filers) in FY 2027. 2028 Using the most current year data, there were the following individuals with a Missouri Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) between $27,500 and $39,743 who filed as a single filer. 254 widow/widower, 33,670 65 years or older, 1,701 disabled Using the homeowner/renter split discussed above DOR assumes the following could potentially be the renters. 82 widow(er), 13,577 age 65 and older, 1,316 disabled. 14,975 total new filers In addition to the additional maximum credit and formula changes, DOR estimates that the average PTC credit for these additional people may be $493. Therefore, this could result in an increased loss to general revenue of $7,377,059 ($493 credit * 14,975 new filers) in FY 2028. 2029 Using the most current year data, there were the following individuals with a Missouri Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) between $27,500 and $40,538 who filed as a single filer. 264 widow/widower, 35,814 65 years or older, 1,788 disabled L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 12 of 42 March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD Using the homeowner/renter split discussed above DOR assumes the following could potentially be the renters. 86 widow(er), 14,441 age 65 and older, 1,383 disabled. 15,910 total new filers In addition to the additional maximum credit and formula changes, DOR estimates that the average PTC credit for these additional people may be $514. Therefore, this could result in an increased loss to general revenue of $8,175,292 ($514 credit * 15,910 new filers) in FY 2029. 2030 Using the most current year data, there were the following individuals with a Missouri Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) between $27,500 and $41,349 who filed as a single filer. 286 widow/widower, 37,910 65 years or older, 1,892 disabled Using the homeowner/renter split discussed above DOR assumes the following could potentially be the renters. 93 widow(er), 15,286 age 65 and older, 1,464 disabled. 16,843 total new filers In addition to the additional maximum credit and formula changes, DOR estimates that the average PTC credit for these additional people may be $528. Therefore, this could result in an increased loss to general revenue of $8,898,095 ($528 credit * 16,843 new filers) in FY 2030. DOR notes that the annual loss will continue past FY 2030 due to the inflation rate continuing into the future. L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 13 of 42 March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD Married Filing Combined Renters 2026 Using the most current year data, there were the following individuals with a Missouri Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) between $27,500 and $41,000 who filed as a married filing combined filer. 32,070 65 years or older, 4,598 disabled Using the homeowner/renter split discussed above DOR assumes the following could potentially be the renters. 12,932 age 65 and older, 3,557 disabled. 16,489 total new filers In addition to the additional maximum credit and formula changes, DOR estimates that the average PTC credit for these additional people may be $455. Therefore, this could result in an increased loss to general revenue of $7,506,159 ($455 credit * 16,489 new filers) in FY 2026. 2027 Using the most current year data, there were the following individuals with a Missouri Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) between $27,500 and $41,820 who filed as a married filing combined filer. 33,738 65 years or older, 4,852 disabled Using the homeowner/renter split discussed above DOR assumes the following could potentially be the renters. 13,604 age 65 and older, 3,753 disabled. 17,357 total new filers In addition to the additional maximum credit and formula changes, DOR estimates that the average PTC credit for these additional people may be $469. Therefore, this could result in an increased loss to general revenue of $8,141,053 ($469 credit * 17,357 new filers) in FY 2027. L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 14 of 42 March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD 2028 Using the most current year data, there were the following individuals with a Missouri Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) between $27,500 and $42,656 who filed as a married filing combined filer. 35,360 65 years or older, 5,115 disabled Using the homeowner/renter split discussed above DOR assumes the following could potentially be the renters. 14,258 age 65 and older, 3,957 disabled. 18,215 total new filers In addition to the additional maximum credit and formula changes, DOR estimates that the average PTC credit for these additional people may be $490. Therefore, this could result in an increased loss to general revenue of $8,917,813 ($490 credit * 18,215 new filers) in FY 2028. 2029 Using the most current year data, there were the following individuals with a Missouri Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) between $27,500 and $43,509 who filed as a married filing combined filer. 37,115 65 years or older, 5,356 disabled Using the homeowner/renter split discussed above DOR assumes the following could potentially be the renters. 14,966 age 65 and older, 4,143 disabled. 19,109 total new filers In addition to the additional maximum credit and formula changes, DOR estimates that the average PTC credit for these additional people may be $510. Therefore, this could result in an increased loss to general revenue of $9,748,672 ($510 credit * 19,109 new filers) in FY 2029. L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 15 of 42 March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD 2030 Using the most current year data, there were the following individuals with a Missouri Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) between $27,500 and $44,379 who filed as a married filing combined filer. 38,886 65 years or older, 5,576 disabled Using the homeowner/renter split discussed above DOR assumes the following could potentially be the renters. 15,680 age 65 and older, 4,313 disabled. 19,993 total new filers In addition to the additional maximum credit and formula changes, DOR estimates that the average PTC credit for these additional people may be $526. Therefore, this could result in an increased loss to general revenue of $10,517,651 ($526 credit * 19,993 new filers) in FY 2030. Single Homeowners 2026 Using the most current year data, there were the following individuals with a Missouri Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) between $30,000 and $42,200 who filed as a single filer. 263 widow/widower 32,775 65 years or older, 1,591 disabled Using the homeowner/renter split discussed above DOR assumes the following could potentially be the homeowners. 178 widow/widower 19,559 age 65 and older, 360 disabled. 20,097 total new filers L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 16 of 42 March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD In addition to the additional maximum credit and formula changes, DOR estimates that the average PTC credit for these additional people may be $940. Therefore, this could result in an increased loss to general revenue of $18,891,180 ($940 credit * 20,097 new filers) in FY 2026. 2027 Using the most current year data, there are the following individuals with a Missouri Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) between $30,000 and $43,044 who filed as a single filer. 284 widow/widower 34,960 65 years or older, 1,668 disabled Using the homeowner/renter split discussed above DOR assumes the following could potentially be the homeowners. 192 widow/widower 20,863 age 65 and older, 378 disabled. 21,433 total new filers In addition to the additional maximum credit and formula changes, DOR estimates that the average PTC credit for these additional people may be $964. Therefore, this could result in an increased loss to general revenue of $20,661,412 ($964 credit * 21,433 new filers) in FY 2027. 2028 Using the most current year data, there were the following individuals with a Missouri Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) between $30,000 and $43,905 who filed as a single filer. 300 widow/widower 37,083 65 years or older, 1,748 disabled Using the homeowner/renter split discussed above DOR assumes the following could potentially be the homeowners. 203 widow/widower 22,130 age 65 and older, 396 disabled. 22,729 total new filers L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 17 of 42 March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD In addition to the additional maximum credit and formula changes, DOR estimates that the average PTC credit for these additional people may be $990. Therefore, this could result in an increased loss to general revenue of $22,501,710 ($990 credit * 22,729 new filers) in FY 2028. 2029 Using the most current year data, there were the following individuals with a Missouri Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) between $30,000 and $44,783 who filed as a single filer. 321 widow/widower 39,278 65 years or older, 1,828 disabled Using the homeowner/renter split discussed above DOR assumes the following could potentially be the homeowners. 217 widow/widower 23,440 age 65 and older, 414 disabled. 24,071 total new filers In addition to the additional maximum credit and formula changes, DOR estimates that the average PTC credit for these additional people may be $1,017. Therefore, this could result in an increased loss to general revenue of $24,481,067 ($1,017 credit * 24,071 new filers) in FY 2029. 2030 Using the most current year data, there were the following individuals with a Missouri Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) between $30,000 and $45,679 who filed as a single filer. 338 widow/widower 41,497 65 years or older, 1,915 disabled Using the homeowner/renter split discussed above DOR assumes the following could potentially be the homeowners. 228 widow/widower 24,764 age 65 and older, 434 disabled. 25,426 total new filers L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 18 of 42 March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD In addition to the additional maximum credit and formula changes, DOR estimates that the average PTC credit for these additional people may be $1,043. Therefore, this could result in an increased loss to general revenue of $26,520,195 ($1,043 credit * 25,426 new filers) in FY 2030. Married Filing Combined Homeowners 2026 Using the most current year data, there were the following individuals with a Missouri Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) between $30,000 and $48,000 who filed as a married filing combined filer. 39,688 65 years or older, 5,622 disabled Using the homeowner/renter split discussed above DOR assumes the following could potentially be the homeowners. 23,685 age 65 and older, 1,273 disabled. 24,958 total new filers In addition to the additional maximum credit and formula changes, DOR estimates that the average PTC credit for these additional people may be $940. Therefore, this could result in an increased loss to general revenue of $23,460,520 ($940 credit * 24,958 new filers) in FY 2026. 2027 Using the most current year data, there were the following individuals with a Missouri Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) between $30,000 and $48,960 who filed as a married filing combined filer. 41,641 65 years or older, 5,899 disabled Using the homeowner/renter split discussed above DOR assumes the following could potentially be the homeowners. 24,850 age 65 and older, 1,336 disabled. 26,186 total new filers L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 19 of 42 March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD In addition to the additional maximum credit and formula changes, DOR estimates that the average PTC credit for these additional people may be $964. Therefore, this could result in an increased loss to general revenue of $25,243,304 ($964 credit * 26,186 new filers) in FY 2027. 2028 Using the most current year data, there were the following individuals with a Missouri Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) between $30,000 and $49,939 who filed as a married filing combined filer. 43,629 65 years or older, 6,181 disabled Using the homeowner/renter split discussed above DOR assumes the following could potentially be the homeowners. 26,037 age 65 and older, 1,400 disabled. 27,437 total new filers In addition to the additional maximum credit and formula changes, DOR estimates that the average PTC credit for these additional people may be $990. Therefore, this could result in an increased loss to general revenue of $27,162,630 ($990 credit * 27,437 new filers) in FY 2028. 2029 Using the most current year data, there were the following individuals with a Missouri Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) between $30,000 and $50,938 who filed as a married filing combined filer. 45,627 65 years or older, 6,476 disabled Using the homeowner/renter split discussed above DOR assumes the following could potentially be the homeowners. 27,229 age 65 and older, 1,466 disabled. 28,695 total new filers L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 20 of 42 March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD In addition to the additional maximum credit and formula changes, DOR estimates that the average PTC credit for these additional people may be $1,017. Therefore, this could result in an increased loss to general revenue of $29,174,924 ($1,017 credit * 28,695 new filers) in FY 2029. 2030 Using the most current year data, there were the following individuals with a Missouri Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) between $30,000 and $51,957 who filed as a married filing combined filer. 47,730 65 years or older, 6,775 disabled Using the homeowner/renter split discussed above DOR assumes the following could potentially be the homeowners. 28,484 age 65 and older, 1,534 disabled. 30,018 total new filers In addition to the additional maximum credit and formula changes, DOR estimates that the average PTC credit for these additional people may be $1,043. Therefore, this could result in an increased loss to general revenue of $31,301,270 ($1,043 credit * 30,018 new filers) in FY 2030. DOR notes that the annual loss will continue to increase given the inflation factor language. L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 21 of 42 March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD Maximum Upper Limit Summary Adding the additional people to the PTC program will result in the following impact: Higher Maximum Income Limit RenterHomeowner Tax Year SingleMarriedSingleMarried Total 2026($6,044,175)($7,506,159)($18,891,180)($23,460,520)($55,902,034)2027($6,648,693)($8,141,053)($20,661,412)($25,243,304)($60,694,462)2028($7,377,059)($8,917,813)($22,501,710)($27,162,630)($65,959,212)2029($8,175,292)($9,748,672)($24,481,067)($29,174,924)($71,579,955)2030($8,898,095)($10,517,651)($26,520,195)($31,301,270)($77,237,211) Total Bill Summary All the changes in this proposal will result in the following impact. Table 8: Summary of GR ImpactRenterHomeowner Fiscal Year No Longer Qualify Higher Income Increased Credit Higher Income Increased Credit Total GR Loss 2026$798,801 ($13,550,334)($7,168,231)($42,351,700)($9,790,437)($72,061,901)2027$798,801 ($14,789,746)($7,628,920)($45,904,716)($10,370,539)($77,895,120)2028$798,801 ($16,294,872)($8,112,243)($49,664,340)($10,970,702)($84,243,356)2029$798,801 ($17,923,964)($8,594,934)($53,655,991)($11,571,611)($90,947,699)2030$798,801 ($19,415,746)($9,076,056)($57,821,465)($12,186,027)($97,700,493) This will require website changes, form changes ($2,200) and changes to DOR’s individual income tax computer systems ($7,327). These changes will need to occur each year and estimated to cost $9,527 annually. L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 22 of 42 March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD Oversight assumes the Department of Revenue (DOR) is provided with core funding to handle a certain amount of activity each year. Oversight assumes DOR could absorb the administrative costs related to this proposal. If multiple bills pass which require additional staffing and duties at substantial costs, DOR could request funding through the appropriation process. Officials from the Office of Administration – Budget & Planning note: This proposal would make multiple changes to the property tax credit (PTC). Section 135.010 would increase the income allowance for PTC claimants by $800 for renters who are married (filing combined) and $1,800 for homeowners who are married (filing combined) starting with calendar year 2026. B&P notes that because this provision is effective for calendar year 2026, it will begin affecting state revenues in FY26 as annual PTC claims are filed beginning in January. B&P further notes that the peak PTC claims are January through April each year. Section 135.025 would increase the maximum PTC credit amount. Section 135.030.1 would increase the maximum income limits allowed to qualify for the PTC. Section 135.030.2 would increase the phase-out increments, used when calculating the PTC credit based on an individual’s income. B&P notes that because these provisions are effective for calendar year 2026, they will begin affecting state revenues in FY26 as annual PTC claims are filed beginning in January. B&P further notes that the peak PTC claims are January through April each year. L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 23 of 42 March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD Section 135.025 would increase the renter credit from $750 (current law) to $1,055 and the homeowner credit from $1,100 (current law) to $1,555 starting with calendar year 2026. Beginning calendar year 2027, the tax credit amounts shall be adjusted annually by CPI-U for the Midwest Region. For the purpose of this fiscal note, B&P will assume a 2% average annual inflation rate. Table 1 shows the estimated credit amount over time. Table 1: PTC CreditCalendar YearRenterHomeowner Current$750 $1,100 2026$1,055 $1,550 2027$1,076 $1,581 2028$1,098 $1,613 2029$1,120 $1,645 2030$1,142 $1,678 *Assumes 2% average annual inflation. Section 135.030.1 would increase the maximum upper income allowed to claim the PTC, depending on a taxpayer’s filing status. Beginning calendar year 2026 the maximum limits shall be: Table 2: Maximum Income by Filing Status Filing StatusOwn/Rent 2026 Max Income Own$42,200 Single Rent$38,200 Own$48,000 Married Filing Combined Rent$41,000 Married Filing SeparateNo longer qualifiesOtherNo longer qualifies L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 24 of 42 March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD B&P notes that the language in this proposal sets new maximum income levels explicitly for taxpayers with either a single or married filing combined status. Therefore, this language excludes all other filing status types, such as married filing separate or individuals that do not indicate a filing status. In tax year 2023, there were 1,280 individual who filed the PTC with a filing status other than single or married filing combined, for total credit claims of $798,801. Therefore, this provision will increase GR by $798,801 starting with FY26. Beginning January 1, 2027, the maximum income limits shall be adjusted annually for inflation using CPI-U. For the purpose of this fiscal note, B&P will assume a 2% average annual inflation rate. Tables 3 shows the maximum income limits by tax year. Table 3: Maximum IncomeRenterHomeowner Calendar Year SingleMarriedSingleMarried Current$27,500 $30,000 2026$38,200 $42,200 $41,000 $48,000 2027$38,964 $43,044 $41,820 $48,960 2028$39,743 $43,905 $42,656 $49,939 2029$40,538 $44,783 $43,509 $50,938 2030$41,349 $45,679 $44,379 $51,957 *Assumes 2% average annual inflation. Section 135.025.2 would increase the phase-out income increments from $300 (current law) to $495 beginning with calendar year 2026. The income increment amounts shall the be adjusted annually for inflation using CPI-U. B&P notes that this proposal does not state when such inflation adjustments shall occur. For the purpose of this fiscal note, B&P assumes that the adjustments will occur at the same time as other inflation adjustments contained within this proposal. B&P will assume a 2% average annual inflation rate. Section 135.030.3 caps the reduction in the tax credit to 2%. B&P notes that under current law, the tax credit is reduced by (1/16)% for each $300 increase in a taxpayer’s income, with a maximum reduction of 4.0%. This proposal would change the reduction calculation to (1/16%) for every $495 (adjusted for inflation) increase in a taxpayer’s income, with a maximum reduction of 2.0%. B&P further notes that under current law, the reduction cap is never met with the existing income limits; however, the 2% reduction limit would be binding for both renters L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 25 of 42 March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD and homeowners. Therefore, after 32 reductions the minimum tax credit, based on property tax paid, will remain a constant amount. Table 4: PTC Phase-Out IncrementsCalendar Year Income Increment Phase-Out Cap Current$300 4%2026$495 2%2027$505 2%2028$515 2%2029$525 2%2030$536 2%*Assumes 2% average annual inflation. Maximum Credit and Slower Credit Phase-Out Single – Renter In tax year 2023, 28,534 single renters claimed the PTC, with a maximum possible credit of $750. B&P notes that the PTC phases-out as an individual’s income increases. This proposal slows and limits the income phase-out. 2026 Using tax year 2023 data, the most recent available, and the phase-out formula, B&P estimates that increasing the PTC credit from $750 to $1,055, increasing the phase-out limit from $300 to $495, and capping the credit value reduction at 2% could reduce GR by $6,886,188 beginning FY26. 2027 Using tax year 2023 data, the most recent available, and the phase-out formula, B&P estimates that increasing the PTC credit from $750 to $1,076, increasing the phase-out limit from $300 to $505, and capping the credit value reduction at 2% could reduce GR by $7,329,438 beginning FY27. 2028 Using tax year 2023 data, the most recent available, and the phase-out formula, B&P estimates that increasing the PTC credit from $750 to $1,098, increasing the phase-out limit from $300 to L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 26 of 42 March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD $515, and capping the credit value reduction at 2% could reduce GR by $7,794,365 beginning FY28. 2029 Using tax year 2023 data, the most recent available, and the phase-out formula, B&P estimates that increasing the PTC credit from $750 to $1,120, increasing the phase-out limit from $300 to $525, and capping the credit value reduction at 2% could reduce GR by $8,258,759 beginning FY29. 2030 Using tax year 2023 data, the most recent available, and the phase-out formula, B&P estimates that increasing the PTC credit from $750 to $1,142, increasing the phase-out limit from $300 to $536, and capping the credit value reduction at 2% could reduce GR by $8,721,689 beginning FY30. B&P notes that this estimate does not include a higher average PTC claim for the individuals discussed under the “maximum upper limit” section. Therefore, increasing the maximum credit could reduce GR by more than the estimates discussed above. Married, Filing Combined – Renter In tax year 2023, 1,207 married, filing combined, renters claimed the PTC, with a maximum possible credit of $750. B&P notes that the PTC phases-out as an individual’s income increases. This proposal slows and limits the income phase-out. 2026 Using tax year 2023 data, the most recent available, and the phase-out formula, B&P estimates that increasing the PTC credit from $750 to $1,055, increasing the phase-out limit from $300 to $495, and capping the credit value reduction at 2% could reduce GR by $282,043 beginning FY26. 2027 Using tax year 2023 data, the most recent available, and the phase-out formula, B&P estimates that increasing the PTC credit from $750 to $1,076, increasing the phase-out limit from $300 to $505, and capping the credit value reduction at 2% could reduce GR by $299,482 beginning FY27. 2028 Using tax year 2023 data, the most recent available, and the phase-out formula, B&P estimates that increasing the PTC credit from $750 to $1,098, increasing the phase-out limit from $300 to L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 27 of 42 March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD $515, and capping the credit value reduction at 2% could reduce GR by $317,878 beginning FY28. 2029 Using tax year 2023 data, the most recent available, and the phase-out formula, B&P estimates that increasing the PTC credit from $750 to $1,120, increasing the phase-out limit from $300 to $525, and capping the credit value reduction at 2% could reduce GR by $336,175 beginning FY29. 2030 Using tax year 2023 data, the most recent available, and the phase-out formula, B&P estimates that increasing the PTC credit from $750 to $1,142, increasing the phase-out limit from $300 to $536, and capping the credit value reduction at 2% could reduce GR by $354,367 beginning FY30. B&P notes that this estimate does not include a higher average PTC claim for the individuals discussed under the “maximum upper limit” section. Therefore, increasing the maximum credit could reduce GR by more than the estimates discussed above. Single – Homeowner In tax year 2023, 28,778 single homeowners claimed the PTC, with a maximum possible credit of $1,100. B&P notes that the PTC phases-out as an individual’s income increases. This proposal slows and limits the income phase-out. 2026 Using tax year 2023 data, the most recent available, and the phase-out formula, B&P estimates that increasing the PTC credit from $1,100 to $1,550, increasing the phase-out limit from $300 to $495, and capping the credit value reduction at 2% could reduce GR by $8,160,188 beginning FY26. 2027 Using tax year 2023 data, the most recent available, and the phase-out formula, B&P estimates that increasing the PTC credit from $1,100 to $1,581, increasing the phase-out limit from $300 to $505, and capping the credit value reduction at 2% could reduce GR by $8,642,843 beginning FY27. 2028 Using tax year 2023 data, the most recent available, and the phase-out formula, B&P estimates that increasing the PTC credit from $1,100 to $1,613, increasing the phase-out limit from $300 to L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 28 of 42 March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD $515, and capping the credit value reduction at 2% could reduce GR by $9,142,232 beginning FY28. 2029 Using tax year 2023 data, the most recent available, and the phase-out formula, B&P estimates that increasing the PTC credit from $1,100 to $1,645, increasing the phase-out limit from $300 to $525, and capping the credit value reduction at 2% could reduce GR by $9,642,369 beginning FY29. 2030 Using tax year 2023 data, the most recent available, and the phase-out formula, B&P estimates that increasing the PTC credit from $1,100 to $1,678, increasing the phase-out limit from $300 to $536, and capping the credit value reduction at 2% could reduce GR by $10,153,312 beginning FY30. B&P notes that this estimate does not include a higher average PTC claim for the individuals discussed under the “maximum upper limit” section. Therefore, increasing the maximum credit could reduce GR by more than the estimates discussed above. Married, Filing Combined – Homeowner In tax year 2023, 5,682 married, filing combined, homeowners claimed the PTC, with a maximum possible credit of $1,100. B&P notes that the PTC phases-out as an individual’s income increases. This proposal slows and limits the income phase-out. 2026 Using tax year 2023 data, the most recent available, and the phase-out formula, B&P estimates that increasing the PTC credit from $1,100 to $1,550, increasing the phase-out limit from $300 to $495, and capping the credit value reduction at 2% could reduce GR by $1,630,249 beginning FY26. 2027 Using tax year 2023 data, the most recent available, and the phase-out formula, B&P estimates that increasing the PTC credit from $1,100 to $1,581, increasing the phase-out limit from $300 to $505, and capping the credit value reduction at 2% could reduce GR by $1,727,696 beginning FY27. 2028 Using tax year 2023 data, the most recent available, and the phase-out formula, B&P estimates that increasing the PTC credit from $1,100 to $1,613, increasing the phase-out limit from $300 to L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 29 of 42 March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD $515, and capping the credit value reduction at 2% could reduce GR by $1,828,470 beginning FY28. 2029 Using tax year 2023 data, the most recent available, and the phase-out formula, B&P estimates that increasing the PTC credit from $1,100 to $1,645, increasing the phase-out limit from $300 to $525, and capping the credit value reduction at 2% could reduce GR by $1,929,242 beginning FY29. 2030 Using tax year 2023 data, the most recent available, and the phase-out formula, B&P estimates that increasing the PTC credit from $1,100 to $1,678, increasing the phase-out limit from $300 to $536, and capping the credit value reduction at 2% could reduce GR by $2,032,715 beginning FY30. B&P notes that this estimate does not include a higher average PTC claim for the individuals discussed under the “maximum upper limit” section. Therefore, increasing the maximum credit could reduce GR by more than the estimates discussed above. Credit Changes Summary Based on the above information, B&P estimates that this provision could reduce GR by more than $16,958,668 ($7,168,231 renters + $9,790,437 homeowners) beginning FY26. By FY30, this provision could reduce GR by more than $21,262,083 ($9,076,056 renters + $12,186,027 homeowners). Table 5 shows the estimated impact by filing and owning status. Table 5: Higher Credit and Slower Phase-OutRenterHomeowner Calendar Year Fiscal Year SingleMarriedSingleMarried Total 20262026($6,886,188)($282,043)($8,160,188)($1,630,249)($16,958,668)20272027($7,329,438)($299,482)($8,642,843)($1,727,696)($17,999,459)20282028($7,794,365)($317,878)($9,142,232)($1,828,470)($19,082,945)20292029($8,258,759)($336,175)($9,642,369)($1,929,242)($20,166,545)20302030($8,721,689)($354,367)($10,153,312)($2,032,715)($21,262,083) L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 30 of 42 March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD Homeownership Rates Using tax year 2023 PTC claims, the most recent year available, B&P determined the percentage of claimants that were homeowners versus renters. Table 6 shows the percentage for each major filing type. Table 6: PTC Homeowner vs. RenterFiling TypeHomeownerRenterAge 65+59.7%40.3%Widow(er)67.5%32.5%Disabled22.6%77.4% For the purpose of this fiscal note, B&P will assume the potential newly qualified (under the higher maximum income limits) individuals will follow the same owner/renter pattern. However, it is likely that as the income limit increases, the homeownership rate would also increase. Maximum Income Limits Single – Renter 2026 In tax year 2023, the most recent complete year available, there were 218 individuals who filed as qualifying widow/widower, 29,700 individuals who claimed they were 65 years or older, and 1,504 individuals who claimed they were disabled on their individual income tax forms, filed as single, and had a Missouri Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) between $27,500 and $38,200. Using the homeowner/renter split discussed above, B&P assumes that of those individuals – 71 of the widow(er), 11,976 age 65 and older, and 1,163 disabled could potentially be renters. Therefore, B&P estimates that 13,210 additional people could qualify for the renter PTC in calendar year 2026. In addition, based on the additional maximum credit and slower phase-out discussed above, B&P estimates that the average PTC credit for these individuals may be $458. Therefore, B&P estimates that increase the maximum income limit for renters could reduce GR by $6,044,175 (13,210 x $458) in FY26. L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 31 of 42 March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD 2027 In tax year 2023, the most recent complete year available, there were 236 individuals who filed as qualifying widow/widower, 31,685 individuals who claimed they were 65 years or older, and 1,603 individuals who claimed they were disabled on their individual income tax forms, filed as single, and had a Missouri Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) between $27,500 and $38,964. Using the homeowner/renter split discussed above, B&P assumes that of those individuals - 77 of the widow(er), 12,776 age 65 and older, and 1,240 disabled could potentially be renters. Therefore, B&P estimates that 14,093 additional people could qualify for the renter PTC in calendar year 2027. In addition, based on the additional maximum credit and slower phase-out discussed above, B&P estimates that the average PTC credit for these individuals may be $472. Therefore, B&P estimates that increase the maximum income limit for renters could reduce TSR and GR by $6,648,693 (14,093 x $472) in FY27. 2028 In tax year 2023, the most recent complete year available, there were 254 individuals who filed as qualifying widow/widower, 33,670 individuals who claimed they were 65 years or older, and 1,701 individuals who claimed they were disabled on their individual income tax forms, filed as single, and had a Missouri Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) between $27,500 and $39,743. Using the homeowner/renter split discussed above, B&P assumes that of those individuals - 82 of the widow(er), 13,577 age 65 and older, and 1,316 disabled could potentially be renters. Therefore, B&P estimates that 14,975 additional people could qualify for the renter PTC in calendar year 2028. In addition, based on the additional maximum credit and slower phase-out discussed above, B&P estimates that the average PTC credit for these individuals may be $493. Therefore, B&P estimates that increase the maximum income limit for renters could reduce TSR and GR by $7,377,059 (14,975 x $493) in FY28. 2029 In tax year 2023, the most recent complete year available, there were 264 individuals who filed as qualifying widow/widower, 35,814 individuals who claimed they were 65 years or older, and L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 32 of 42 March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD 1,788 individuals who claimed they were disabled on their individual income tax forms, filed as single, and had a Missouri Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) between $27,500 and $40,538. Using the homeowner/renter split discussed above, B&P assumes that of those individuals - 86 of the widow(er), 14,441 age 65 and older, and 1,383 disabled could potentially be renters. Therefore, B&P estimates that 15,910 additional people could qualify for the renter PTC in calendar year 2029. In addition, based on the additional maximum credit and slower phase-out discussed above, B&P estimates that the average PTC credit for these individuals may be $514. Therefore, B&P estimates that increase the maximum income limit for renters could reduce TSR and GR by $8,175,292 (15,910 x $514) in FY29. 2030 In tax year 2023, the most recent complete year available, there were 286 individuals who filed as qualifying widow/widower, 37,910 individuals who claimed they were 65 years or older, and 1,892 individuals who claimed they were disabled on their individual income tax forms, filed as single, and had a Missouri Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) between $27,500 and $41,349. Using the homeowner/renter split discussed above, B&P assumes that of those individuals – 93 of the widow(er), 15,286 age 65 and older, and 1,464 disabled could potentially be renters. Therefore, B&P estimates that 16,843 additional people could qualify for the renter PTC in calendar year 2030. In addition, based on the additional maximum credit and slower phase-out out discussed above, B&P estimates that the average PTC credit for these individuals may be $528. Therefore, B&P estimates that increase the maximum income limit for renters could reduce TSR and GR by $8,898,095 (16,843 x $528) in FY30. B&P notes that the annual loss for years after FY30 will likely exceed this amount as the maximum income for renters will continue to be adjusted annually for inflation. Married, Filing Combined – Renter 2026 In tax year 2023, the most recent complete year available, there were 32,070 individuals who claimed they were 65 years or older and 4,598 individuals who claimed they were disabled on their individual income tax forms, filed as married (combined), and had a Missouri Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) between $27,500 and $41,000. L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 33 of 42 March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD Using the homeowner/renter split discussed above, B&P assumes that of those individuals – 12,932 age 65 and older and 3,557 disabled could potentially be renters. Therefore, B&P estimates that 16,489 additional people could qualify for the renter PTC in calendar year 2026. In addition, based on the additional maximum credit and slower phase-out discussed above, B&P estimates that the average PTC credit for these individuals may be $455. Therefore, B&P estimates that increase the maximum income limit for renters could reduce GR by $7,506,159 (16,489 x $455) in FY26. 2027 In tax year 2023, the most recent complete year available, there were 33,738 individuals who claimed they were 65 years or older and 4,852 individuals who claimed they were disabled on their individual income tax forms, filed as married (combined), and had a Missouri Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) between $27,500 and $41,820. Using the homeowner/renter split discussed above, B&P assumes that of those individuals – 13,604 age 65 and older and 3,753 disabled could potentially be renters. Therefore, B&P estimates that 17,357 additional people could qualify for the renter PTC in calendar year 2027. In addition, based on the additional maximum credit and slower phase-out discussed above, B&P estimates that the average PTC credit for these individuals may be $469. Therefore, B&P estimates that increase the maximum income limit for renters could reduce TSR and GR by $8,141,053 (17,357 x $469) in FY27. 2028 In tax year 2023, the most recent complete year available, there were 35,360 individuals who claimed they were 65 years or older and 5,115 individuals who claimed they were disabled on their individual income tax forms, filed as married (combined), and had a Missouri Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) between $27,500 and $42,656. Using the homeowner/renter split discussed above, B&P assumes that of those individuals – 14,258 age 65 and older and 3,957 disabled could potentially be renters. Therefore, B&P estimates that 18,215 additional people could qualify for the renter PTC in calendar year 2028. In addition, based on the additional maximum credit and slower phase-out discussed above, B&P estimates that the average PTC credit for these individuals may be $490. Therefore, B&P estimates that increase the maximum income limit for renters could reduce TSR and GR by $8,917,813 (18,215 x $490) in FY28. L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 34 of 42 March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD 2029 In tax year 2023, the most recent complete year available, there were 37,115 individuals who claimed they were 65 years or older and 5,356 individuals who claimed they were disabled on their individual income tax forms, filed as married (combined), and had a Missouri Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) between $27,500 and $43,509. Using the homeowner/renter split discussed above, B&P assumes that of those individuals – 14,966 age 65 and older and 4,143 disabled could potentially be renters. Therefore, B&P estimates that 19,109 additional people could qualify for the renter PTC in calendar year 2029. In addition, based on the additional maximum credit and slower phase-out discussed above, B&P estimates that the average PTC credit for these individuals may be $510. Therefore, B&P estimates that increase the maximum income limit for renters could reduce TSR and GR by $9,748,672 (19,109 x $510) in FY29. 2030 In tax year 2023, the most recent complete year available, there were 38,886 individuals who claimed they were 65 years or older and 5,576 individuals who claimed they were disabled on their individual income tax forms, filed as married (combined), and had a Missouri Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) between $27,500 and $44,379. Using the homeowner/renter split discussed above, B&P assumes that of those individuals – 15,680 age 65 and older and 4,313 disabled could potentially be renters. Therefore, B&P estimates that 19,993 additional people could qualify for the renter PTC in calendar year 2030. In addition, based on the additional maximum credit and slower phase-out out discussed above, B&P estimates that the average PTC credit for these individuals may be $526. Therefore, B&P estimates that increase the maximum income limit for renters could reduce TSR and GR by $10,517,651 (19,993 x $526) in FY30. B&P notes that the annual loss for years after FY30 will likely exceed this amount as the maximum income for renters will continue to be adjusted annually for inflation. Single – Homeowner 2026 In tax year 2023, the most recent complete year available, there were 263 individuals who filed as qualifying widow/widower, 32,775 individuals who claimed they were 65 years or older, and L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 35 of 42 March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD 1,591 individuals who claimed they were disabled on their individual income tax forms, filed as single, and had a Missouri Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) between $30,000 and $42,200. Using the homeowner/homeowner split discussed above, B&P assumes that of those individuals - 178 of the widow(er), 19,559 age 65 and older, and 360 disabled could potentially be homeowners. Therefore, B&P estimates that 20,097 additional people could qualify for the homeowner PTC in calendar year 2026. In addition, based on the additional maximum credit and slower phase-out discussed above, B&P estimates that the average PTC credit for these individuals may be $940. Therefore, B&P estimates that increase the maximum income limit for homeowners could reduce GR by $18,891,180 (20,097 x $940) in FY26. 2027 In tax year 2023, the most recent complete year available, there were 284 individuals who filed as qualifying widow/widower, 34,960 individuals who claimed they were 65 years or older, and 1,668 individuals who claimed they were disabled on their individual income tax forms, filed as single, and had a Missouri Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) between $30,000 and $43,044. Using the homeowner/homeowner split discussed above, B&P assumes that of those individuals - 192 of the widow(er), 20,863 age 65 and older, and 378 disabled could potentially be homeowners. Therefore, B&P estimates that 21,433 additional people could qualify for the homeowner PTC in calendar year 2027. In addition, based on the additional maximum credit and slower phase-out discussed above, B&P estimates that the average PTC credit for these individuals may be $964. Therefore, B&P estimates that increase the maximum income limit for homeowners could reduce TSR and GR by $20,661,412 (21,433 x $964) in FY27. 2028 In tax year 2023, the most recent complete year available, there were 300 individuals who filed as qualifying widow/widower, 37,083 individuals who claimed they were 65 years or older, and 1,748 individuals who claimed they were disabled on their individual income tax forms, filed as single, and had a Missouri Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) between $30,000 and $43,905. Using the homeowner/homeowner split discussed above, B&P assumes that of those individuals - 203 of the widow(er), 22,130 age 65 and older, and 396 disabled could potentially be homeowners. Therefore, B&P estimates that 22,729 additional people could qualify for the homeowner PTC in calendar year 2028. L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 36 of 42 March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD In addition, based on the additional maximum credit and slower phase-out discussed above, B&P estimates that the average PTC credit for these individuals may be $990. Therefore, B&P estimates that increase the maximum income limit for homeowners could reduce TSR and GR by $22,501,710 (22,729 x $990) in FY28. 2029 In tax year 2023, the most recent complete year available, there were 321 individuals who filed as qualifying widow/widower, 39,278 individuals who claimed they were 65 years or older, and 1,828 individuals who claimed they were disabled on their individual income tax forms, filed as single, and had a Missouri Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) between $30,000 and $44,783. Using the homeowner/homeowner split discussed above, B&P assumes that of those individuals - 217 of the widow(er), 23,440 age 65 and older, and 414 disabled could potentially be homeowners. Therefore, B&P estimates that 24,071 additional people could qualify for the homeowner PTC in calendar year 2029. In addition, based on the additional maximum credit and slower phase-out discussed above, B&P estimates that the average PTC credit for these individuals may be $1,017. Therefore, B&P estimates that increase the maximum income limit for homeowners could reduce TSR and GR by $24,481,067 (24,017 x $1,017) in FY29. 2030 In tax year 2023, the most recent complete year available, there were 338 individuals who filed as qualifying widow/widower, 41,497 individuals who claimed they were 65 years or older, and 1,915 individuals who claimed they were disabled on their individual income tax forms, filed as single, and had a Missouri Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) between $30,000 and $45,679. Using the homeowner/homeowner split discussed above, B&P assumes that of those individuals – 228 of the widow(er), 24,764 age 65 and older, and 434 disabled could potentially be homeowners. Therefore, B&P estimates that 25,426 additional people could qualify for the homeowner PTC in calendar year 2030. In addition, based on the additional maximum credit and slower phase-out out discussed above, B&P estimates that the average PTC credit for these individuals may be $1,043. Therefore, B&P estimates that increase the maximum income limit for homeowners could reduce TSR and GR by $26,520,195 (25,426 x $1,043) in FY30. L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 37 of 42 March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD B&P notes that the annual loss for years after FY30 will likely exceed this amount as the maximum income for homeowners will continue to be adjusted annually for inflation. Married, Filing Combined – Homeowner 2026 In tax year 2023, the most recent complete year available, there were 39,688 individuals who claimed they were 65 years or older and 5,622 individuals who claimed they were disabled on their individual income tax forms, filed as married (combined), and had a Missouri Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) between $30,000 and $48,000. Using the homeowner/homeowner split discussed above, B&P assumes that of those individuals – 23,685 age 65 and older and 1,273 disabled could potentially be homeowners. Therefore, B&P estimates that 24,958 additional people could qualify for the homeowner PTC in calendar year 2026. In addition, based on the additional maximum credit and slower phase-out discussed above, B&P estimates that the average PTC credit for these individuals may be $940. Therefore, B&P estimates that increase the maximum income limit for homeowners could reduce GR by $23,460,520 (24,958 x $940) in FY26. 2027 In tax year 2023, the most recent complete year available, there were 41,641 individuals who claimed they were 65 years or older and 5,899 individuals who claimed they were disabled on their individual income tax forms, filed as married (combined), and had a Missouri Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) between $30,000 and $48,960. Using the homeowner/homeowner split discussed above, B&P assumes that of those individuals – 24,850 age 65 and older and 1,336 disabled could potentially be homeowners. Therefore, B&P estimates that 26,186 additional people could qualify for the homeowner PTC in calendar year 2027. In addition, based on the additional maximum credit and slower phase-out discussed above, B&P estimates that the average PTC credit for these individuals may be $964. Therefore, B&P estimates that increase the maximum income limit for homeowners could reduce TSR and GR by $25,243,304 (26,186 x $964) in FY27. L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 38 of 42 March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD 2028 In tax year 2023, the most recent complete year available, there were 43,629 individuals who claimed they were 65 years or older and 6,181 individuals who claimed they were disabled on their individual income tax forms, filed as married (combined), and had a Missouri Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) between $30,000 and $49,939. Using the homeowner/homeowner split discussed above, B&P assumes that of those individuals – 26,037 age 65 and older and 1,400 disabled could potentially be homeowners. Therefore, B&P estimates that 27,437 additional people could qualify for the homeowner PTC in calendar year 2028. In addition, based on the additional maximum credit and slower phase-out discussed above, B&P estimates that the average PTC credit for these individuals may be $990. Therefore, B&P estimates that increase the maximum income limit for homeowners could reduce TSR and GR by $27,162,630 (27,437 x $990) in FY28. 2029 In tax year 2023, the most recent complete year available, there were 45,627 individuals who claimed they were 65 years or older and 6,476 individuals who claimed they were disabled on their individual income tax forms, filed as married (combined), and had a Missouri Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) between $30,000 and $50,938. Using the homeowner/homeowner split discussed above, B&P assumes that of those individuals – 27,229 age 65 and older and 1,466 disabled could potentially be homeowners. Therefore, B&P estimates that 28,695 additional people could qualify for the homeowner PTC in calendar year 2029. In addition, based on the additional maximum credit and slower phase-out discussed above, B&P estimates that the average PTC credit for these individuals may be $1,017. Therefore, B&P estimates that increase the maximum income limit for homeowners could reduce TSR and GR by $29,174,924 (28,695 x $1,017) in FY29. 2030 In tax year 2023, the most recent complete year available, there were 47,730 individuals who claimed they were 65 years or older and 6,775 individuals who claimed they were disabled on their individual income tax forms, filed as married (combined), and had a Missouri Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) between $30,000 and $51,957. L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 39 of 42 March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD Using the homeowner/homeowner split discussed above, B&P assumes that of those individuals – 28,484 age 65 and older and 1,534 disabled could potentially be homeowners. Therefore, B&P estimates that 30,018 additional people could qualify for the homeowner PTC in calendar year 2030. In addition, based on the additional maximum credit and slower phase-out out discussed above, B&P estimates that the average PTC credit for these individuals may be $1,043. Therefore, B&P estimates that increase the maximum income limit for homeowners could reduce TSR and GR by $31,301,270 (30,018 x $1,043) in FY30. B&P notes that the annual loss for years after FY30 will likely exceed this amount as the maximum income for homeowners will continue to be adjusted annually for inflation. Maximum Income Changes Summary B&P estimates that increasing the maximum income limits could reduce GR by $55,902,034 ($13,550,334 renters + $42,351,700 homeowners) in FY26. By FY30, this provision could reduce GR by $77,237,211 ($19,415,746 renters + $57,821,465 homeowners) annually. Table 7 shows the estimated impact by filing/owning status. Table 7: Higher Maximum Income LimitRenterHomeowner Calendar Year Fiscal Year SingleMarriedSingleMarried Total 20262026($6,044,175)($7,506,159)($18,891,180)($23,460,520)($55,902,034)20272027($6,648,693)($8,141,053)($20,661,412)($25,243,304)($60,694,462)20282028($7,377,059)($8,917,813)($22,501,710)($27,162,630)($65,959,212)20292029($8,175,292)($9,748,672)($24,481,067)($29,174,924)($71,579,955)20302030($8,898,095)($10,517,651)($26,520,195)($31,301,270)($77,237,211) L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 40 of 42 March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD Bill Summary B&P estimates that this proposal could reduce GR by $72,061,901 in FY26. By FY30, this provision could reduce GR by $97,700,493. Table 8 shows the impact by fiscal year. Table 8: Summary of GR ImpactRenterHomeowner Fiscal Year No Longer Qualify Higher Income Increased Credit Higher Income Increased Credit Total GR Loss 2026$798,801 ($13,550,334)($7,168,231)($42,351,700)($9,790,437)($72,061,901)2027$798,801 ($14,789,746)($7,628,920)($45,904,716)($10,370,539)($77,895,120)2028$798,801 ($16,294,872)($8,112,243)($49,664,340)($10,970,702)($84,243,356)2029$798,801 ($17,923,964)($8,594,934)($53,655,991)($11,571,611)($90,947,699)2030$798,801 ($19,415,746)($9,076,056)($57,821,465)($12,186,027)($97,700,493) Officials from the State Tax Commission (STC) assume the proposal will have no fiscal impact on their organization. Oversight does not have any information to the contrary. Therefore, Oversight will reflect a zero impact in the fiscal note for STC. Oversight will note the redemptions could be substantially lower or exceed the estimates provided by B&P and DOR each year thereafter depending on the increase or decrease in homeowners and renters applying for the tax credit, future CPI adjustments, or home versus rent pattern behaviors in the markets. Oversight notes that the B&P and DOR calculations are identical, therefore, Oversight will note the B&P & DOR estimated impact in the fiscal note. Officials from the City of Kansas City (CKC) assume this proposal will have an impact on the City budget. Oversight notes that this proposal will only impact state revenues, therefore, Oversight will reflect zero impact to the local political subdivisions in the fiscal note. L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 41 of 42 March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD FISCAL IMPACT – State GovernmentFY 2026 (10 Mo.) FY 2027FY 2028GENERAL REVENUE FUND Cost – Property Tax Credit – Sections 135.010, 135.025 & 135.030 (pages 4 & 39) More or Less than ($72,061,901) More or Less than ($77,895,120) More or Less than ($84,243,356) NET EFFECT ON THE GENERAL REVENUE FUND More or Less than ($72,061,901) More or Less than ($77,895,120) More or Less than ($84,243,356) FISCAL IMPACT – Local GovernmentFY 2026 (10 Mo.) FY 2027FY 2028$0$0$0 FISCAL IMPACT – Small Business No direct fiscal impact to small businesses would be expected as a result of this proposal. FISCAL DESCRIPTION Current law authorizes an income tax credit for certain senior citizens and disabled veterans in amount equal to a portion of such taxpayer's property tax liabilities, with the amount of the credit dependent on the taxpayer's income and property tax liability. This act modifies the definition of "income" to increase the amount deducted from Missouri adjusted gross income from $2,000 to $2,800, or, for claimants who owned and occupied the residence for the entire year, such amount is increased from $4,000 to $5,800. (Section 135.010) The maximum allowable credit under current law is limited to $750 in rent constituting property taxes actually paid or $1,100 in actual property tax paid. This act increases such amounts to $1,055 and $1,550, respectively, and annually adjusts such maximum amounts for inflation. (Section 135.025) Additionally, current law limits the tax credit to qualifying taxpayers with an income of $27,500 or less, or $30,000 in the case of a homestead owned and occupied by a claimant for the entire year. This act increases such maximum income to $38,200 for claimants with a filing status of single, $42,200 for claimants with a filing status of single and who owned and occupied a homestead for the entire year, $41,000 for claimants with a filing status of married filing L.R. No. 0109S.02C Bill No. SCS for SB Nos. 101 & 64 Page 42 of 42 March 4, 2025 BB:LR:OD combined, and $48,000 for claimants with a filing status of married filing combined and who owned and occupied a homestead for the entire year, and annually adjusts such amounts for inflation. (Section 135.030) This legislation is not federally mandated, would not duplicate any other program and would not require additional capital improvements or rental space. SOURCES OF INFORMATION Department of Revenue Office of Administration – Budget & Planning State Tax Commission City of Kansas City Julie MorffJessica HarrisDirectorAssistant DirectorMarch 4, 2025March 4, 2025