Tax Credit
A win win opportunity for everyone
Here’s your chance to make an important contribution to education at our schools and receive an income tax credit for the full amount you contribute up to $200 (or $400 per married couple)
Arizona tax law (ARS 43-1089.01) allows taxpayers a tax credit of up to $200 (or $400 per married couple) if they contribute to character education programs or extracurricular activities in public schools. Extracurricular activities such as sports, band, speech and debate, or overnight field trips are generally not fully funded by school districts. These programs depend on fees from students.
Know the difference
Contributions to public schools have always been tax deductible. A tax deduction allows you to subtract the amount of a contribution from the amount of your taxable income. The law allows a tax credit, which is subtracted from the amount of taxes you owe. A tax credit is a full refund of your money.
Tax credit facts
The tax credit is available to all State of Arizona taxpayers, regardless of whether they have children in school. You may donate less than $200 and be eligible to receive the state tax credit in the amount of your donation. The amount you donate — up to $200 (or $400 per married couple) — will be the amount you may claim as a state tax credit. For example, if you donate $50, your state tax credit would be $50.
You may split your donation among more than one public school or more than one activity, but will still qualify for a maximum state tax credit of $200 (or $400 per married couple). Just send your check, along with the response card, to the school of your choice.
