Year End Giving
Where will you give your money this year?
Many of our Idaho alumni and friends are surprised to learn that the state provides an income tax credit to those who give to NNU. In fact, the law allows Idaho taxpayers to claim a credit worth 50% of the gift—up to $200 for those married filing jointly, or $100 for single filers. Regardless of whether you itemize your deductions or take the standard deduction, all Idaho taxpayers are eligible for the Idaho Education Tax Credit. EXAMPLE: Joe and Nancy Crusader find themselves in the 25% federal tax bracket and 7.8% Idaho income tax bracket. They give $400 to NNU before December 31, taking advantage of the Idaho Education Tax Credit. In addition to the federal and state charitable income tax deductions, they will receive a $200 tax credit from the state of Idaho.
MARRIED FILING JOINTLY | |
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Gift to NNU | $400 |
Federal tax deduction | $100 |
State tax deduction | $31 |
State tax credit | $200 |
Total cost of gift | $69! |
SINGLE FILER | |
|---|---|
Gift to NNU | $200 |
Federal tax deduction | $50 |
State tax deduction | $16 |
State tax credit | $100 |
Total cost of gift | $34! |
That's right, a $400 gift to NNU only cost Joe and Nancy Crusader $69!
Single alumni and friends find a proportional benefit—a $200 gift to NNU from a single Idaho tax filer in the 25% federal tax bracket and the 7.8% state income tax bracket will only cost $34. This is your chance to direct a portion of your tax dollars to NNU. Northwest Nazarene University relies heavily on gifts from our friends to provide the financial assistance necessary to attract the very best young men and women to our campus. Your generous gift will greatly impact our ability to provide for students in the coming school year. Through the Idaho Education Tax Credit, the state is allowing you to decide where your tax dollars should be used. Please support NNU and take advantage of this great tax benefit.
For questions please consult your tax advisor or contact the office of University Advancement at 208-467-8772.

