When tax season rolls around, some Cass County residents could see lower tax payments or higher refunds. To sweeten the deal, the impact on their taxes will signify new homes in the community. Habitat for Humanity of Cass County recently announced the Indiana Department of Revenue has granted a 50% Indiana State Tax Credit for anyone who makes a donation to the home building organization.
Essentially, a $1,000 donation to the local Habitat for Humanity would put $500 toward the donor’s state tax liability. They can still count the donation toward a federal tax deduction as well. The tax credit allowance will be in place until 2030.
There is a cap of $10,000 in tax credits per year, but unused credits can be carried over for up to five years. The tax credit announcement comes as Habitat for Humanity of Cass County looks to raise funds for its 2025 Logansport Community Habitat Build, where it will ask community members to help construct a house. “We want to get as many entities involved in building that house as possible,” said Doug Taylor, executive director of the organization.
He likened the project to an old fashioned barn raising, but with a home as the final product instead. When the house is finished, Taylor explained, a family that makes 40-80% of Logansport’s median income will receive an interest free loan from Habitat for Humanity and make a monthly mortgage payment to the organization. That money then goes toward building another house in the community.
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