HB 1215 -- Income Tax Credit for Real Property Tax Paid by the Elderly or Disabled Sponsor: Fares This bill authorizes, beginning January 1, 2007, a 50% tax credit for the elderly or disabled who have lived in their home for at least 20 years and who have spent at least 10% of their household income on real property taxes. The tax credit is refundable; and taxpayers will not be able to claim this credit if they filed a valid claim under Sections 135.030 or 137.106, RSMo, for the same tax year. The provisions of the bill will expire six years from the effective date.Copyright (c) Missouri House of Representatives