Missouri One Start, a division of the Department of Economic Development (DED), announced today that the application period for the Intern and Apprentice Tax Credit is open through November 15, 2025.
Under this program, Missouri employers that increase the average number of interns or apprentices they hire may claim a credit against their state tax liability. Employers must meet eligibility criteria to be in the program.
The goal of the Intern and Apprentice Tax Credit is to help businesses increase the number of interns and apprentices they employ, thereby securing and retaining workforce talent in Missouri.
Intern and Apprentice Tax Credit overview:
- Employers must apply annually during the application period, which occurs from July 1 – November 15.
- Employers that qualify for the tax credit program will submit verification documentation in January.
Who can apply?
- An individual business owner
- A firm
- A partner in a firm
- A corporation
- A partnership
- A shareholder in an S Corporation
- A member of a limited liability company
The tax credit allowance maximum is $1,500 per eligible intern or apprentice with a $9,000 maximum tax credit per year per eligible company.
Full details on the program and how to apply are available here.
About Missouri One Start
Missouri One Start is the state’s premier workforce recruitment and training division. It helps eligible businesses of all sizes stay competitive by providing customized recruitment assistance, along with resources to train and upskill new and existing employees. Its recruitment strategies and training programs are tailored to the specific workforce needs of the businesses it serves.
To learn more about Missouri One Start, visit their website.
About the Missouri Department of Economic Development
The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) works to create an environment that encourages economic growth by supporting Missouri’s businesses and diverse industries, strengthening our communities, developing a talented and skilled workforce, and maintaining a high quality of life. As one team built around the customer and driven by data, DED aspires to be the best economic development department in the Midwest. Through its various initiatives, DED is helping create opportunities for Missourians to prosper.
For the latest updates on DED’s current or future programs and initiatives, visit DED’s website.