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Homeless Contribution Tax Credit
If you have any questions about the information contained here, please email us at info@toiletequity.org.
Make the most out of your donation!
Your donation to Toilet Equity is eligible for the Colorado Homeless Contribution Tax Credit.
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With this credit, you can claim 25% of your donation and deduct it from what you owe in CO state taxes. That means that if you donate $100, you can owe $25 less on your taxes, effectively meaning that your donation only cost you $75.
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If you donate $1,000, you can earn a $250 credit on your CO state taxes!
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The more you donate, the bigger your tax break!
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Disclaimer: Nothing on this website constitutes financial advice. Please discuss your tax situation with a tax professional.
Who qualifies?
Colorado taxpayers who either:
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Give at least $100 in monetary contributions in a calendar year
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Give at least $5,000 in in-kind contributions in a calendar year
How do I get it?
By donating to Toilet Equity, your donation is immediately eligible.
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In order to submit your contribution and receive your tax credit, you can submit your contribution information using the HCTC Salesforce Portal (video instructions). Please ensure that you review the following info before beginning the application process:
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Nonprofit name: Toilet Equity
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You can download your giving statements and donation receipts through your login on Colorado Gives.
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Toilet Equity may also submit your contribution on your behalf. However, please note that this requires you to disclose the last four numbers of your Social Security Number (SSN), Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), or Employer Identification Number (EIN) to us. If you choose to have us apply on your behalf, we will collect your sensitive information via phone call only at (970) 270-7303.
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As a reminder, please never share sensitive or personal information - especially your social security number - over email or text!
What is the deadline for submission?
All submissions for a calendar year must be made by January 31st of the following year.
When will I get my certificate?
Certificates will be sent to donors by February 15th of the year after your donation was made, preferably by email.
Are any donations not eligible?
Any credit card fees associated with your donation aren't included in the HCTC.
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Donations from a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) are also not eligible at this time.
Colorado Homeless Contribution Income Tax Credit (HCTC)
What is HCTC?
State income tax credit for Colorado taxpayers who contribute to eligible homelessness-related projects within Colorado.
Why use the HCTC?
Make your dollars go further. Donate and get a percentage of the contribution credited to you.
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Support nonprofits in making homelessness rare, brief, and one-time in Colorado.
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Through services for those experiencing homelessness with housing-focused outcomes
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Through providing funding for shelter, housing, and facilities for services
What is a tax credit?
Reduction of your income taxes owed to the State of Colorado - not a tax deduction!
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Equals 25% of a donation toward an approved project in a non-rural county.
Equals 30% of a donation toward an approved project in a rural county.
What contributions qualify for HCTC?
Donated to an eligible organization included on the Division of Housing website
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Monetary contributions: $100 or more (or higher minimum amount set by individual organizations)
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Cash, check, and online giving
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Gifts through intermediary nonprofits like Colorado Gives Foundation, United Way, and more
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Qualified Charitable Distributions from IRAs
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In-kind contributions: Valued at over $5,000
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Property, services, stocks, bonds, or other intangible property.
How do you participate as a donor?
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Contact the participating nonprofit organization directly for what steps to take.
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Make a qualifying donation to an eligible project at an approved organization.
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Provide personal information including name, address, and the last four digits of your tax ID. All personal identifying information is stored in a secure database.
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Submit your tax credit certificate when you file your Colorado state income taxes.
Information taken from the Donor Information Flyer by the
Colorado Department of Local Affairs, document version October 2024.