Tax Credit Program

1. How the Program Works

2. You (or your business) make a contribution through an approved scholarship organization that supports Saint John Neumann Regional School.

3. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania grants you a state tax credit on your PA taxes:

   • Typically 75% of your gift for a one-year commitment

   • Up to 90% of your gift for a two-year commitment

4. Your contribution is used to provide scholarships for SJNRS students.

Example:
A $2,000 two-year tax credit gift may earn you up to a $1,800 PA tax credit each year (90%), while providing $2,000 in tuition assistance to our students.

Exact benefits depend on your individual tax situation—please consult your tax advisor.

Many Pennsylvania taxpayers are eligible, including:

• Individuals with PA personal income tax liability

• Owners of pass-through businesses (S-corps, LLCs, partnerships, sole proprietors)

• Corporations and other businesses that pay PA state taxes such as personal income tax, corporate net income tax, bank shares tax, insurance premiums tax, and several others approved by the state.

If you’re not sure whether you qualify, a quick call to your accountant or financial advisor can usually provide the answer.

Your participation:

• Opens the door to Catholic education for students who could not otherwise afford it

• Keeps our school economically diverse, welcoming families from a wide range of backgrounds

• Strengthens our ability to offer strong academics, faith formation, and extracurriculars

• Allows you to support a mission you care about without increasing your overall tax bill in most cases

You are essentially saying, “If I have to pay these taxes anyway, I’d rather help children at Saint John Neumann Regional School.”

• Talk with your tax professional
  Confirm your PA tax liability and eligibility for EITC/OSTC participation.

• Contact the school office
  We will connect you with our partner scholarship organization and provide current forms, deadlines, and minimum participation guidelines.

• Complete a short application
  Applications are submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) through the scholarship organization.

• Make your contribution once approved
  You’ll send your gift to the scholarship organization, designate Saint John Neumann Regional School as your beneficiary, and receive documentation for your tax records.

Is this the same as EITC/OSTC?
Yes. “Tax Credit Program” is our simple name for Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs. These programs provide state tax credits when you give through approved scholarship organizations that support schools like SJNRS.

Does this replace my regular charitable giving?
It can, but it doesn’t have to. Many donors treat tax credit gifts as part of their normal giving because the tax credit significantly reduces the out-of-pocket cost of their support.

Is there a minimum gift?
Minimums and program details can change. We’ll share the current guidelines when you contact the school office or our partner scholarship organization.

Use the button below to contact our office and receive step-by-step help with the application process.

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