Educational Improvement
Tax Credit

Tax credits to eligible businesses contributing to a Scholarship Organization, an Educational Improvement Organization, and/or a Pre-Kindergarten Scholarship Organization.

EITC Guidelines
EITC Brochure

Business Application Timeline

01. May 15

Business applicants who have fulfilled their 2-year commitment and wish to reapply in the next fiscal year to renew their 2-year commitment

02. May 15

Businesses who are in the middle of their 2-year commitment.

03. July 1

All other businesses including Pre-K business applications.

Pass-through entities, such as S-Corporations, Partnerships, LLCs, etc., can now apply the same day as C-Corporations. Applications must be submitted electronically using DCED’s Single Application for Assistance. Paper business applications will no longer be accepted. See the business application guide in the box above.

OSTC Tax Credits Still Available!

Guidelines
Guidelines

01. Uses

Tax credits may be applied against the tax liability of a business for the tax year in which the contribution was made.

02. Funding

Tax credits equal to 75 percent of its contribution up to a maximum of $750,000 per taxable year. Can be increased to 90 percent of the contribution, if a business agrees to provide the same amount for two consecutive tax years.

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03. Eligibility

Businesses authorized to do business in Pennsylvania who are subject to one or more of the following taxes:

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04. Terms

An approved company must provide proof to DCED within 90 days of the notification letter that the contribution was made within 60 days of the notification letter. Tax credits not used in the tax year the contribution was made may not be carried forward or carried back and are not refundable or transferable.

How To Apply

Businesses

Pennsylvania businesses can begin applying for Educational Improvement Tax Credit through DCED’s electronic single application system. DCED will no longer require applicants to mail the signed signature page.

The business application guide explains the process of applying. Tax credit applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis by day submitted. All applications received on a specific day will be processed on a random basis before moving on to the next day’s applications. Applications will be approved until the amount of available tax credits is exhausted.

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