EITC Tax Credit Program

The EITC program is a way for businesses to receive tax credits for making donations to approved scholarship or educational improvement organizations.  Companies can then use the credits to offset their tax liability for the year in which the donation was made.

Via is approved as a:

• EITC Pre-K Scholarship Organization
• EITC Scholarship Organization
• EITC Educational Improvement Organization

Businesses can find EITC filing information at https://dced.pa.gov/programs/educational-improvement-tax-credit-program-eitc/.

Via’s greatest need is for donations for its EITC Pre-Kindergarten Scholarship Organization. For contributions to EITC Pre-Kindergarten Scholarship Organizations, a business receives a tax credit equal to 100% of the first $10,000 and up to 90% of the remaining amount up to $200,000. For contributions to Educational Improvement Organizations, tax credits equal 75% of contributions up to $750,000/year and can increase to 90% if the business agrees to provide the same amount for two consecutive years.

Simple Steps to Join the EITC Program:

Check Eligibility

Most businesses that pay one or more of the following taxes qualify:

• Personal Income Tax
• Capital Stock/Foreign Franchise Tax
• Corporate Net Income Tax
• Bank Shares Tax
• Title Insurance & Trust Company Shares Tax
• Insurance Premium Tax
• Mutual Thrift Tax
• Malt Beverage Tax
• Surplus Lines Tax

Apply Online

Business must apply online to receive the tax credit. Apply at the PA DCED page here. New applicants can submit an application by July 1.

Make Your Contribution

Once approved, you’ll have 60 days to contribute to Via of the Lehigh Valley.

Receive Your Credit

Via will provide a confirmation letter. Submit this to receive your tax credit – and feel great about the impact you’ve made!

Thank you also to Peoples Security Bank & Trust EITC donation through Commonwealth Charitable Management to support Via’s Workplace Exploration Program.