Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas has been awarded $250,000 in Community Service Tax Credits at the 50-percent rate through the Kansas Department of Commerce. The tax credits are available to donors on a first come, first served basis and are expected to go quickly.

Tax credits are an incentive for donors to give. Any tax credit issued by DSNWK that exceeds the tax liability of the donor is refunded to the taxpayer.

“You can use the tax credit to pay any unpaid Kansas state taxes, or receive the credit back on your refund,” said Jerry Michaud, President/CEO of DSNWK.

Donations to this project also count towards DSNWK’s $5 million Stronger Forever Together capital campaign goal, which was announced in October.

“We are very excited about the receipt of these tax credits for donors,” said Jerry Michaud, President/CEO of DSNWK. “These donations will be used to make facility upgrades across our region addressing energy efficiency, facility repairs, renovations and accessibility improvements and equipment needed to support persons served.”

For more information about the tax credits and donation criteria, visit www.dsnwk.org and click on the Stronger Forever Together campaign logo > Donate > Tax Credits.

Individuals or businesses interested in obtaining tax credits can also contact Ruth Lang at [email protected] or call 785-625-5678.

For 2018 tax purposes, donations should be received before Thurs., Dec. 20, 2018 to allow for required entry into the State portal for approval.

DSNWK is a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities from the counties of Cheyenne, Decatur, Ellis, Gove, Graham, Logan, Norton, Osborne, Phillips, Rawlins, Rooks, Russell, Sheridan, Sherman, Smith, Thomas, Trego and Wallace.

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