As the cost of education continues to rise, St. John Neumann Catholic School is committed to keeping tuition affordable.One of the most crucial funding sources of financial aid for students comes from The Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program. This program allows businesses and individuals to direct their PA state income taxes to students instead of sending those tax dollars to Harrisburg. It is a simple and easy process that will turn the tax dollars that you already owe into scholarships and financial aid. When you make an EITC contribution, your tax dollars make a difference in your community.
Steps to Participate in the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program
1. DETERMINE YOUR CURRENT YEAR PA STATE INCOME TAX LIABILITY
Your PA state income tax liability can be found on line 12 of the PA-40 form.
2. SIGN THE ONE-PAGE PLEDGE FORM
When you know your PA state income tax liability, you can fill out the pledge form with the amount of your contribution. This form is a request to receive the tax credit award.
* If you have a taxable income of $115,000 with state taxes of at least $3,500, complete the Joinder Agreement for the Central PA Scholarship Fund.
* If you have a taxable income of $35,000 with state taxes of at least $1,000, complete the Joinder Agreement for the Children's Tuition Fund.
3. RECEIVE YOUR APPROVAL & SUBMIT YOUR CONTRIBUTION
Once your request is approved for the tax credit, you will be notified by the charity your request was submitted to. Once notified, you can send in your contribution.
4. FILE YOUR K-1 AND RECEIVE A 90% CREDIT ON YOUR PA STATE INCOME TAX LIABILITY
In January/February your K-1 tax form will be sent to you to file with your taxes. This form will provide you a 90% tax credit on the contribution you made.
Questions?
Contact Janice Wolfe, SJNCS Director of Advancement, at [email protected] or 717-844-6100.