The Taxpayers Relief Act of 1997 contains expanded tax incentives for private enterprise to donate computer technology, equipment and software to K-12 schools. Under the act, corporations donating computers less than two years old are able to take a charitable tax deduction equal to the original purchase price of the equipment. The Taxpayer Relief Act took effect on Jan. 1, 1998. If you are thinking about upgrading your home or business computer, consider donating the outdated machine to St. Joseph Central High School, suggests Heidi Hamilton, who teaches computer applications. We do limit the donations to Windows95 and above.
Components are also welcome, such as keyboards, printers, scanners and monitors.
PCs and Macs are acceptable. Hamilton suggested that a potential donor call her first to discuss the system. Records Kept Only 5 Years Graduates of St. Joseph Central are reminded that the school maintains academic records for only five years, according to Diane Dinan in the Guidance Office. However, a student's transcript remains a permanent record at St. Joseph. But the suffix can make a difference.