Earn Tax Credits for Your Donation to Palmer Home
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Mississippi taxpayers and businesses can earn tax credits for their donation to Palmer Home for Children.
How it Works
You can receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit for up to 50% of your donation for Mississippi state tax liability for donations made to Palmer Home on or after Jan.2, 2025.
Under the ECO (Eligible Charitable Organization) and ETHO (Eligible Transitional Home Organization) tax credits, you can do the following: claim a maximum of 50% of your Mississippi income tax liability, claim 50% of Ad Valorem tax liability on real property, and any contributions that exceed these limits can be carried forward for up to 5 years.
Businesses
The credit is allowed against income tax, insurance premium tax, and insurance premium retaliatory tax.
Individuals
Gifts to Palmer Home are eligible for up to $2,400 in tax credits for joint filers and $1,200 for single filers, with a carry forward period of 5 years.
How to Apply
To apply for the tax credit, businesses and individuals must submit their respective applications online here beginning 8:00am CST on Jan. 2. Tax credits are allocated on a first come, first served basis and a limited amount is available. For assistance with your application, please contact development@palmerhome.org. The Palmer Home team is ready to assist you with this process.
To learn more, contact your tax professional or visit the Mississippi Department of Revenue website.
Frequently Asked Questions
This information is not intended to give tax advice. Please consult with your tax professional about your specific tax questions.
Who is eligible to receive the Children’s Promise Act Tax Credit?
A tax credit is available for voluntary cash contributions to an eligible charitable organization. The tax credit is only available to a taxpayer who is a business enterprise engaged in commercial, industrial or professional activities and operating as a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or sole proprietorship.
Note: ECO (Eligible Charitable Organization) or ETHO (Eligible Transitional Home Organization) tax credits claimed under the Children’s Promise Act may not be used as a deduction by the taxpayer for state income tax purposes.
How do I apply for the Children’s Promise Act tax credit?
The taxpayer must apply for the tax credit on the forms prescribed by the Mississippi Department of Revenue.
- In the application, the taxpayer must certify to the department the dollar amount of the contribution made or to be made during the calendar year.
- Within thirty (30) days after receipt of the application, the Mississippi Department of Revenue shall allocate tax credits based on the dollar amount of the contribution as certified in the application.
- If the contribution is not made within sixty (60) days, the allocation will be cancelled and returned to the Mississippi Department of Revenue for reallocation.
How much can I donate to Palmer Home for Children for the Children’s Promise Act?
- Business taxpayers may donate and receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit for up to 50% of the taxpayer’s Mississippi State tax liability.
- For pass-through entities, each partner, member or shareholder may offset up to 50% of his/her individual Mississippi tax liability if the credit is sufficient.
Do I get a deduction AND a tax credit for donations to an Eligible Charitable Organization?
You may only claim a tax credit for your charitable contribution on your Mississippi state tax return if the organization you donated to is considered an Eligible Charitable Organization. You cannot claim both a deduction and a credit for the same charitable contribution on your Mississippi tax return.
Does this tax credit apply to my Federal tax return?
The Children’s Promise Act tax credit is only a dollar-for-dollar reduction on your Mississippi State taxes. Consult with your tax professional for questions about deductions on your Federal Return.
What is the period for making contributions?
- The Mississippi Department of Revenue will allocate credits within a calendar year.
- The tax credits authorized under the Children’s Promise Act are limited to $5,000,000 per calendar year.
- The Children’s Promise Act allows for allocations each calendar year beginning January 1, 2019. The Mississippi Department of Revenue shall not allocate any credits after January 1, 2025.
What if I do not owe Mississippi state taxes?
Charitable Tax Credit dollars may be carried forward for up to five years, reducing future tax liability.
More Info
The Children’s Promise Act provides a limited amount of the tax credits per calendar year. For more information on how to apply for the Children’s Promise Act tax credit and to access the forms, visit www.dor.ms.gov. This information is not intended to give tax advice. Consult a tax professional regarding your specific tax situation.
Without your support, we would not be able to provide campus care for dozens of children in need of a safe and structured home, foster care to children who are in need of a loving home and a sense of belonging, family care to infants of mothers who are currently in prison and unable to provide the care they desperately wish they could for their children at this time, and transitional care to young adults who are in need of support and encouragement as they transition from foster care or campus care into adult life.
“This designation from the Mississippi Department of Revenue is a win-win for both Palmer Home and donors, and we are so thankful to once again be named an Eligible Charitable Organization,” says Drake Bassett, President and CEO of Palmer Home for Children. “The Children’s Promise Act encourages individuals and businesses to donate to Palmer Home by offering a dollar-for-dollar tax credit in exchange for their generosity. This in turn helps fund our mission to serve children and families in need. We are grateful to the state of Mississippi for recognizing Palmer Home with this important distinction. Last year, more than $244,000 was raised for our mission through these donations.”
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