Tax Credit Program
TAXPAYERS, LOWER YOUR TAXES AND SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS!
Arizona Law (Arizona Revised Statute (A.R.S.) 43-1089.01) allows taxpayers a tax credit when they contribute to extra-curricular activities in public schools.
What is a School Tax Credit?
A tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction in state taxes that are owed. In general, if you make a tax credit contribution and you owe on your state taxes, in most cases, the amount of your tax credit contribution will be deducted from your tax bill.
Who is eligible to make a tax credit donation?
A tax credit is available to all Arizona taxpayers, regardless if they have children in school or not. Anyone who resides and can file taxes in the state of Arizona can make a tax credit contribution. The Arizona tax law (A.R.S. 43-1089.01) allows taxpayers a tax credit up to $400.00 for Married Couple Filing a Joint Return and $200.00 for Single or Head of Household tax filers when contributing to extracurricular activities in public schools.
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 $50.00, $75.00, or $100.00. 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?
Complete the attached form and return to the school of your choice by April 15, 2025 or mail to the District Office prior to April 15, 2025 in order to take it off your State of Arizona taxes at the time you file for 2024.
Arizona Tax Credit Donation Form
Create an online payment by going to this link to the InTouch Portal
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 Brittany Carter at the District Office, 623-535-6000.