An individual income tax credit is available for contributions that provide assistance to the working poor. Below, you will find a link for recent changes in the law that impacts both taxpayers and charitable organizations.  For a publication to assist taxpayers, a current list of Qualifying Charitable Organizations, and forms and instructions for a Charitable Organization to be added to the list. 

For a list of Qualifying Charitable Organizations for the 2013 calendar year click here.  A list of Umbrella Organizations is found on the last page of the list.

For a list of Qualifying Charitable Organizations for last year’s 2012 calendar year click here.

Information for Taxpayers

• For Publication 710 - Credit for Contributions that Provide Assistance to the Working Poor, click here.
• For FAQs on how to claim the tax credit click here

Information for Organizations

• For FAQ's on how to qualify to be considered as a Qualifying Charitable Organization click here.
• For the forms needed to be considered as a Qualifying Charitable Organization click here.
• For information on the 2013 Federal Poverty Guidelines, click here.