Children’s Promise Act

Tax Credit

The Children’s Promise Act allows Mississippi businesses to receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit, up to 50% of your tax liability, when you donate to qualified charities like Kids Hub Child Advocacy Center.

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How can you make the biggest impact?

Do you own a business* that pays property taxes in Mississippi?

*S-Corp, Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies, or Sole Proprietorships

YES

Donors like yourself have found that they can make the biggest impact in the lives of children by donating up to 50% of their property tax liability to Kids Hub.

  1. Determine the cost of real property tax for business-owned properties

  2. Apply online for a credit up to 50% of your tax liability at tap.dor.ms.gov/_/

  3. Within 30 days, you will receive an approval letter from MS DOR

  4. Make your donation to Kids Hub within 60 days after approval or 12/31. whichever date comes first

  5. Upload your donation acknowledgement letter to tap.dor.ms.gov/_/

  6. MS DOR will send a final approval letter showing that your credit is applied and will supply a form to be completed by the tax assessor’s office

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NO

If your business does not own property or is a C-Corp or trust, there are other ways you can make a meaningful contribution with no additional cost to you or your business.

Donate up to 50% of your tax liability to Kids Hub and receive a tax credit against any of the following:

  • Income Tax

  • Insurance Premium Tax

  • Insurance Premium Retaliatory Tax

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 FAQs

  • No! The county can apply to be reimbursed by the State through funds specifically set aside for the Children’s Promise Act Tax Credit. This ensures that local governments do not lose revenue. It’s a win-win!

  • We recommend that you always check first with your local tax collector to determine the best way to apply your credit. The goal is to time your Children’s Promise Act donation so it aligns with your regular tax payments.

    For example, if you normally pay 50% of your property taxes with your first installment, go ahead and make that payment as usual. Then, about 60 days before your final 50% is due, apply for the credit.

    Once approved, you’ll:

    1. Make your donation to Kids Hub.

    2. Submit your donation documentation to the MS DOR.

    3. When you receive your final approval letter confirming your credit, bring that document to your tax collector’s office so they can apply the credit to your remaining balance.

    This approach helps you stay on your normal payment schedule while making the most of your available tax credit.

  • If your business pays the property taxes from its business account, then the property is still eligible for the Children’s Promise Act Tax Credit, even if the land itself is listed in your personal name.

    The key factor is who pays the taxes, not whose name is on the property deed. As long as the tax payment is made from your business, the credit can be applied.

Last year, ten generous donors made a powerful choice.

By redirecting 50% of their property tax liability to Kids Hub, through the Children’s Promise Act, together, they contributed an incredible $156,000.

Thanks to their generosity, children and families who have experienced the unimaginable were able to access life-changing services.

Their impact gave more than money. It gave healing and hope for a brighter future.

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