Turn Your PA State Income Taxes Into Scholarships for Saint Joseph's Students
Thank you for considering participation in the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program. EITC participants transform their tax dollars into scholarships and financial aid for students at Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy. Saint Joseph's has partnered with RedefinED to administer the school's EITC program.
How Does It Work?
Businesses and individuals that are approved and participate in the EITC program will receive a PA Tax Credit equal to 90% of their contribution up to their PA State Income Tax Liability. As an added benefit, in some cases participation in the EITC program can help individuals and businesses reduce their own PA income tax liability.
How Does It Help Saint Joseph's?
The EITC program enables individuals and businesses working PA to direct their state income tax liability to Saint Joseph's, so that these funds can be used for need-based student scholarships. Many Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy students are in need of financial support for their Catholic education. Without this financial support, some students would not be able to attend Saint Joseph's.
How Does a Business/Individual Participate?
There are four steps to the EITC participation process:
Step 1 - Submit pledge (planned contribution) form
Download and complete the simple one-page pledge form (see button below) and submit completed form to RedefinED Advisors, LLC at info@redefiningeducation.org. Saint Joseph's has partnered with RedefinED to administer the school's EITC program.
Step 2 - Electronically sign joiner form
Beginning August 1st, the scholarship organization, BLOCS (Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools) will email participating businesses/individuals an electronic form confirming participation. The individual or representative of the business opens the form on his/her computer and signs and submits the form electronically via DocuSign.
Step 3 - Send in contribution check
Following step 2, businesses/individuals will be prompted to mail their contribution check to BLOCS which will direct the contributions to Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy. In turn, the BLOCS documents the contribution.
Step 4 - Submit K1 with PA income tax documents to use credit
At the beginning of the subsequent calendar year, BLOCS will send participating businesses/individuals a tax form (K1). This form is to be submitted with the individual's/business's PA State tax documents so that the tax credit will be applied. The K1 must be filed in order to receive the tax credit.
EITC Participation Is Limited - Apply Early!
It is important to note that annual EITC Tax Credit availability is limited. Businesses/Individuals will automatically be approved for their 2nd-year contribution but will be required to sign a new 2-year contract every 2 years. Credits are made available on a first-come, first-served basis so it is important to apply for credits early.
Who Can Participate?
Individuals/Couples
To participate, individuals/households who have an annual PA personal income tax liability of $1000 or more. [Hint: Check out line 12 on your PA 40 Form (PA income tax document) to confirm your PA Tax Liability amount.]
Businesses
C-Corporations and owners of Subchapter S-Corporations, LLCs, LPs, LLPs and Partnerships are all businesses that qualify.
Ready to Participate?
Contact Saint Joseph's RedefinED Donor Relationship Manager, Ms. Hayley Younkin, at 814-505-9835 or hayley@redefiningeducation.org or the Saint Joseph's Business Manager, Mrs. Christine Lingle, at christine_lingle@sjcacademy.org They can guide you through the enrollment process. As part of the process you will complete the pledge form:
Want To Learn About Other Giving Options?
Use the blue buttons to navigate to information about other important giving options or contact the Saint Joseph's Business Manager, Mrs. Christine Lingle, at christine_lingle@sjcacademy.org or 814-808-6118.
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