Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program
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Turn your PA tax payments into a future of independence for someone with autism. It's easy through your employer's Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program! EITC is a way for companies to direct tax dollars to non-profit Educational Improvement Organizations (EIO).
When your employer supports The Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support at Saint Joseph's University, they are helping transitional aged youth with autism identify a path to independence. For some this may mean college, for others vocation, but for everyone, it means a future of dignity as contributing members to society. Their journey to an independent future begins with an EITC donation.
Program Eligibility and Benefits
Businesses authorized to do business in Pennsylvania who are subject to one or more of the following taxes are eligible to apply:
- Personal Income Tax
- Capital Stock/Foreign Franchise Tax
- Corporate Net Income Tax
- Bank Shares Tax
- Title Insurance & Trust Company Shares Tax
- Insurance Premium Tax (excluding unauthorized, domestic/foreign marine)
- Mutual Thrift Tax
- Malt Beverage Tax
- Surplus Lines Tax
What are the benefits to donating through EITC?
- Programs provide tax credits equal to 75% of its donations to a non-profit educational improvement program
- Tax credit increases to 90% of the donation if the business agrees to provide the same amount for two consecutive tax years
- Non-profits can receive a maximum of $750,000 per taxable year
How to Apply
The EITC application take less than 10 minutes to complete.
- Submit your online application for EITC at www.esa.dced.state.pa.us
- Receive approval from the state via a DCED approval letter.
- Submit contributions to Saint Joseph's University within 60 days of receiving your approval letter.
- Send a copy of Saint Joseph’s University provided receipt of contribution to the state.