Be a part of the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC)
Administered by:
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED)
Center for Business Financing
Tax Credit Division
Convert Your Tax Dollars into Educational Dollars for Students at St. Joseph/St. Robert School
- Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) is an amazing tax credit program that is designed to allow eligible individuals and businesses to redirect their PA tax dollars to an approved charitable organization which awards tuition scholarships to Catholic school families. Two of these organizations that administer EITC is Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools (BLOCS) and the Foundation for Catholic Education. Designate St. Joseph/St. Robert School as the recipient of your generosity to support tuition assistance for our qualified students, receive up to a 90% credit on your state taxes, and claim a deduction on your federal taxes.
- The EITC program requires a minimum of only $1000.00 for the Foundation of Catholic Education and $3000.00 for BLOCS. You are eligible if you individually or through a business pay Pennsylvania taxes.
- Businesses authorized to do business in Pennsylvania who are subject to one or more of the following taxes qualify to participate in EITC:
- Bank and Corporate Net Income Tax
- Capital Stock Franchise Tax
- Trust Company Shares Tax
- Title Insurance Companies Shares Tax
- Insurance Premiums Tax
- Mutual Thrift Institution Tax
- Personal Income Tax of S Corporation Shareholders or Partnership Partners
- A business may anticipate the following tax credit:
With a 1 year commitment to the program with a corresponding contribution, a business may obtain a 75% tax credit against state taxes owed.
With a 2 year commitment with corresponding contribution, a business may obtain a 90% tax credit against taxes owed.
On-line applications for a 1st year commitment most be received on July 1, 2024, which is the next application submission date. Donations will result in tuition scholarships awarded for the 2024 – 2025 school year.
On-line applications for a 2nd year commitment most be received before May 15, 2024. Donations will result in tuition scholarships awarded for the 2024 – 2025 school year.
- Applicants can access the electronic single application several ways from DCED’s website www.newPA.com. If you have a problem or question at any time during the application process, please contact DCED Customer Service at 1-800-379-7448.
- In addition, Kathleen Williamson, Director of Advancement is available to assist with the application process. Please contact kwilliamson@stjstr.org or 215.343.5100.