PURPOSE: This rule clarifies the application considerations set forth in section 253.559.3(1)(a), RSMo.

For purposes of evaluating a preliminary application for authorization of tax credits and an excess tax credits application for issuance of tax credits pursuant to section 253.559.3(1)(a), RSMo, the projected net fiscal benefit to the state shall be reasonably determined by the department. The projected net fiscal benefit to the municipality may be provided by the applicant, or if the applicant so chooses, determined by the department, based on information provided by the applicant.

AUTHORITY: section 135.487, RSMo 2016, and sections 135.802 and 620.010, RSMo Supp. 2023.* Original rule filed July 8, 2008, effective Feb. 28, 2009. Emergency amendment filed March 20, 2019, effective March 30, 2019, expired Dec. 31, 2019. Amended: Filed March 20, 2019, effective Nov. 30, 2019. Amended: Filed July 31, 2023, effective March 30, 2024. *Original authority: 135.487, RSMo 1999; 135.802, RSMo 2004, amended 2009, 2022; and 620.010, RSMo 1973, amended 1981, 1983, 1986, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1999, 2001, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2014, 2019.