Which sentence sounds better?
What would it take you to cooperate with us again today?
or
What would it take for you to cooperate with us again today?

Or if anyone has a better sentence that would mean the same. It would be greatly appreciated.

I want the sentence to mean that the person is willing to offer the other something (such as a bribe) for a cooperation.

Word processor removes the FOR but to me it doesn't seem to have the same meaning.

Question

Which sentence sounds better?
What would it take you to cooperate with us again today?
or 
What would it take for you to cooperate with us again today?

Or if anyone has a better sentence that would mean the same. It would be greatly appreciated.

I want the sentence to mean that the person is willing to offer the other something (such as a bribe) for a cooperation.

Word processor removes the FOR but to me it doesn't seem to have the same meaning.

Answer

Definitely the second sentence (What would it take for you to...). It may not be technically correct, but it is definitely the way you would expect to hear it in normal speech. There is also (as you mentioned) a strong tone of underhandedness or less than reputable business associated with the phrase.

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