Schools and Departments

AZ Tax Credits

HOW DOES IT WORK?
You can send all your state taxes to the State of Arizona or make a contribution to a public school. A.R.S. §43-1089.01 allows taxpayers a TAX CREDIT up to $200 for “Single” or “Head of Household” tax filers and up to $400 for “Married Couple Filing a Joint Return” when contributing to EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES in public schools. This gives you the opportunity to help your local school.

A tax credit, which is the dollar-for dollar reduction of your tax liability, is better than a tax deduction, which only reduces your taxable income before taxes are computed. The tax credit is available to all taxpayers, regardless of whether they have children in school. It would be advisable to consult your tax advisor regarding your specific tax status.

What is an EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY?
Extracurricular activity means any optional, non-credit educational or competitive school sponsored activity that supplements the education program of the school. Activities such as sports, visual and performing arts, field trips, outdoor education or character education programs can be funded with tax credit money. Extracurricular activities do not include any events that are recreational, amusement or tourist activities.

WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO?
You may select which school and which program you would like to support. The amount of the tax credit you take does not have to be for the total allowance. You can make a difference in our schools with just $50, $75, or $100. In addition, the credit may be split between one or more schools and/or one or more programs.

HOW CAN I TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE TAX CREDIT?
Make a donation by December 19, 2008 or mail to the District Office prior to December 31, 2008.
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It is easy! The district will provide you with a receipt verifying that you have contributed to an eligible extracurricular activity.

For more information contact Mary Limon at the District Office, 623 535-6000.

	Product Name	Price
	Arizona State Tax Credit - Single : To claim your Arizona State Tax Credit, just make a donation in any amount between $1.00 and $200.00 maximum for single, head of household, or married individuals filing..	—
	Arizona State Tax Credit - Married : To claim your Arizona State Tax Credit, just make a donation in any amount between $1.00 and $400.00 maximum for married individuals filing jointly...	—
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