S.M.I.L.E.S. Program

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The Solanco School District announces a tax credit program for senior citizens living in the school district.

The Solanco School District announces a tax credit program for senior citizens living in the school district. The SMILES Program (Senior Mentors in Learning and Education Services) will provide tax credit vouchers for up to $500 to qualified senior citizens, in exchange for 62.5 hours of volunteer work in any Solanco school. Those completing the program will receive a tax voucher for $500 toward their Solanco School District property taxes.

The credit for service provided to the school district during a year will be credited to the following year’s real estate tax invoice. Credits earned during a school year will reduce the tax liability for the tax invoices issued the following July. The tax invoices will reflect the full amount due; however, the taxpayer will be issued a $500 credit voucher to be applied to the tax invoice.

The taxpayer will only be required to pay the net amount due after application of the tax credit. Taxpayers who have their real estate taxes escrowed through their mortgage may request a refund of the tax credit upon payment of their taxes by the escrow agent. Tax credits must be used in the tax year following the year in which they are earned.

Should a participant sell their property and purchase another property within the Solanco School District, the credit may be transferred to that property for that individual. If a participant sells their property and does not purchase another property within the School District, the credit is forfeited. Tax credits are not transferable to another individual.

Senior Tax Credit Program Brochure

Program Application

A Sampling of Volunteer Opportunities:

Working Directly With Students:

  • Acting as a tutor.
  • Helping students in the cafeterias, classrooms or computer labs.
  • Listening to children read or reading to children.

Working in Support Areas:

  • Playing the piano or other musical instruments.
  • Assisting in art, physical education, or classroom.

Working in Offices and Buildings:

  • Doing special assignments in cleaning, grounds keeping or painting.
  • Assisting in the health room, libraries or offices

Do You Meet Our Qualifications?

You’re Qualified If:

  • You are 62 or older
  • Your household income is $30,000 or less (i.e. social security, pension, interest, etc.)
  • You are a residential property owner living in the Solanco School District.

*If for some reason, you are physically unable to perform the 62.5 hours of volunteer work, a friend or family member may complete the 62.5 hours for you. Check the box marked “Physically Unable” and list the substitute’s name.

How Do You Apply?

Pick Up Information and Application Form at the Following Locations:

  • All school district building offices
  • Our website (www.solancosd.org)
  • Township offices
  • Local post offices

Submit a Completed Application to:
Business Office/Fiscal Aide
Solanco School District Office
121 South Hess Street, Quarryville, PA 17566

Any Questions contact:

Business Office
Solanco School District

place

121 South Hess St.
Quarryville, PA 17566

email

sheri_johnson@solancosd.org

phone

717-786-8401

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717-786-8245

Contact


Administrative Office
place

121 South Hess St.
Quarryville, PA 17566

phone

717-786-8401

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717-786-8245

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