Homeless Contribution Tax Credit

‍New to HCTC?

• Make a donation (check or credit card) of $250 or more.
• Contact us with the last four digits of your social security number.
• You can also write “HCTC” and the last four digits of your social security number in the memo line of your check.
• Businesses, please include your full EIN.
• We’ll mail you a certificate.
• File your state taxes electronically.
• For HCTC-qualifying donations over $5,000, the State of Colorado requires documentation in the form of receipts or your year-end SRM tax statement to be uploaded through its online portal.

‍Did You Access HCTC Last Year?

• If you received an HCTC certificate in your name last year, SRM's team will automatically process your qualifying current year donations for HCTC and send you a certificate. You don't need to do anything!
• If your family's current year giving is made by your spouse, please contact us to make sure we process the certificate with the correct information.

‍Contributions Ineligible for HCTC

The following types of contributions do not qualify for the Homeless Contribution Income Tax Credit (HCTC):

• Monetary donations totaling less than $249.
• Gifts of stocks under $5,000 or a stock gift that is liquidated before transfer to SRM.
• Gifts through intermediary organizations. Contact us for more information.
• Donations from a Donor Advised Fund (DAF).