Missouri Tax Credits for Birthstone Donors
Your donation to Birthstone is eligible for a 70% Tax Credit up to $100,000!
Maternity Home Tax Credit:
Under the State of Missouri's Maternity Home Tax Credit Program, donations to Birthstone of $100 or more are eligible for a tax credit, equal to 70% of the donation amount.
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EXAMPLE: When you donate $1000 to Birthstone, you will receive a tax credit of $700, so your net cost is only $300!
A tax credit is a direct credit toward what you owe in taxes to the State of Missouri during a taxable year. This is in addition to, and different from, the deductions you are eligible to take for charitable donation when filing your federal and state taxes.
Donations from individuals and businesses are eligible up to a maximum tax credit of $100,000 in any calendar year.
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Here’s How it Works:
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Donate $100 or more to Birthstone
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Birthstone will send you an acknowledgement letter AND a tax credit application
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You will fill out the application and mail it back to us (or click to fill out here)
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Birthstone will submit the application to the Missouri Department of Social Services on your behalf
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The State will mail you a 'Certificate of Tax Credit' - within 6-8 weeks - save this document!
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Submit your Certificate when filing your Missouri Taxes
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*Please consult your tax advisor before making your contribution to confirm the effects of the tax credit on your personal tax status.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What name(s) should be on the tax credit application?
Taxpayer or business name should be the complete name(s) entered on your annual income tax returns.
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IMPORTANT: If your filing status is married filing jointly, BOTH spouses' names must be listed. Likewise, if there are two names on the application, BOTH social security numbers are required as well.
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Can I email my tax credit application back to you?
No. The State requires the donor's original signature so you must mail the physical application back to Birthstone.
Can I mail my tax credit application to the state?
No. A representative of Birthstone must sign the application before it is mailed to the State.
When will I receive my tax certificate?
It takes approximately 6–8 weeks for the Missouri Department of Social Services to process your Maternity Home Tax Credit application. They will send your tax certificate directly to you.
Who should I call if I have questions?
Please call Debbie Mays, Birthstone Business Manager, at (314) 704-2543 or email dmays@birthstonestl.org.
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Where should I send my application?
Birthstone
101 W Argonne #116
St. Louis, MO 63122