For millions of Christians, giving is an act of faith. But a new federal tax credit is raising a deeper question: can giving to education scholarships be part of that same calling?

What is the Education Freedom Tax Credit and how does it work? This new federal program allows donors to support K–12 scholarships while receiving a dollar-for-dollar tax credit.

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Contributions to a qualified scholarship granting organization (SGO) can be made at any point during the 2027 calendar year. When your 2027 federal return is filed, you will claim the Education Freedom Tax Credit and it will be applied directly against your federal tax liability.