Dayton Development Task Force

What is the Dayton Development Task Force?

The Dayton Development Task Force (DDTF), a 501(c)(3) organization, is the group that spearheaded the original renovations of Dayton’s Main Street, The Liberty Theater, the Lewis and Clark Campsite and the downtown Caboose Park and playground.

In addition, the DDTF provides Main Street with the summer flower baskets and decorations at Christmas, helps support festivals and events and has restored historic building murals. They are responsible for the regional signage on Main Street, the new local banners and have helped give many downtown buildings facelifts thanks to a matching grant program for owners of historic buildings.

With your help the task force can keep these programs alive.

How businesses can help?

One of the easiest ways business owners can make a difference in downtown Dayton is to contribute to the DDTF through Business and Occupation (B&O) Taxes. Through this program, businesses can earmark their state taxes to be used in the historic district of Dayton for approved downtown revitalization programs.

By contributing to the DDTF, businesses can receive a refund of 75 percent of their donation via B & O tax credits. This contribution guarantees that the money be spent locally, rather than by the State of Washington. Dayton can receive up to $133,000 per year from this program. Since joining the program in 2013, the DDTF has received from $64,000 to $85,000 per year.

How to contribute?

Businesses must make a commitment to participate in the program by March 31 each year, but contributions aren’t due until Nov. 15.

The process to receive the tax credit and help build your local economy is easy. Businesses must first be registered with the Department of Revenue to file taxes online. Follow the process listed below to have your tax credit approved before making a donation.

1. Go to the Dept. of Revenue website dor.wa.gov/ and log into your account.

2. On the left side of your “home” page is a section listing several items. Click on “Credits and Tax Incentives.” This will open a drop-down list. Select “Apply for the Main Street Credit.”

3. Click “Get Started.”

4. A list of organizations will be shown. Please select Dayton Development Task Force as your recipient.

5. Enter your contribution amount. Your contribution amount and the 75 percent credit will be shown. Click “Reserve Credit” and hit “Next.”

6. Check the box to “Agree” and enter your name and the position in your business. Click “Submit.” The next page will show “Application Accepted” and also your eligible contribution and tax credit available.

You will receive written information from the state regarding your available tax credit.

For more information about the tax credit incentive program, contact Bette Lou Crothers at (509) 520-5290 or Marcene Hendrickson at protonmail.com or call (509) 382-4860.