The Strong Families Tax Credit lets Texas businesses redirect up to $1 million in franchise tax they already owe into a dollar-for-dollar credit -- by making a designated contribution to Raffa Clinic.
Walk your clients through these steps. The process is straightforward -- the key is timing. Credits are awarded first-come, first-served.
Your client applies through the Texas Comptroller's Webfile system to reserve a credit allocation, stating the intended contribution amount.
Within 14 business days, the Comptroller notifies the company: approved, waitlisted, or ineligible. Approval does not authorize the credit yet -- the contribution must still be made.
Once approved, the company makes its designated contribution to Raffa Clinic within 30 days of approval -- and no later than December 31. The gift must be designated for the Strong Families Tax Credit at the time it's made.
Raffa Clinic issues a Certificate of Contribution to the donor and emails a copy to the Comptroller's office within 30 days. This step is time-critical -- missing it disqualifies the credit.
Once the Comptroller receives the Certificate of Contribution, they notify the company of the awarded credit amount.
The company claims the credit on its franchise tax report the following year. Unused credit carries forward for up to 5 consecutive report years.
The $5 million annual cap is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Help your clients prepare before the reservation window opens.
Designated contributions to Raffa Clinic qualify donor companies for the Strong Families Tax Credit -- today. The certification is current and active.
Verify certification status at: comptroller.texas.gov
Contributions flow to programs that strengthen at-risk families in the communities where your clients' employees and customers live -- not to an abstract cause.
Two clinics in Greenville and Kaufman providing healthcare access to at-risk mothers and families in Northeast Texas.
Case management, parenting education, father engagement, referrals, coaching, and follow-up to build lasting family stability.
Holistic support for families facing crisis -- addressing spiritual, emotional, and practical needs alongside clinical care.
Learn more at supportraffa.com · Rescuing Lives. Rebuilding Families.
Ready-to-use materials to help CPAs educate clients about the Strong Families Tax Credit and Raffa Clinic's certified status.
One-page overview written for CPAs -- how the credit works, eligibility, and how to refer clients to Raffa Clinic.
Concise summary for business owners -- what the tax credit is, how to claim it, and next steps to partner with Raffa.
Official OneStar certification confirming Raffa Clinic's eligibility to receive Strong Families Tax Credit donations.
Answers to the questions CPAs and their clients most often ask about the Strong Families Tax Credit.
Contact Raffa Clinic to discuss a designated contribution, request materials for your clients, or ask any program questions. We'll respond promptly and can work with your timeline.
Raffa Clinic provides program information, not tax advice. The business and its tax professional are responsible for eligibility, tax treatment, reservations, and filing. Raffa cannot guarantee credit amounts or program availability.
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