Donate to Schools.

Receive a Tax Credit

from the State of Arizona!

Since 1998, every person who files an income tax return with the State of Arizona has had the opportunity to receive a tax credit for contributing to extracurricular activities!  The maximum tax credit amount available in 2008 is $200 if you're single or $400 if you're married (see ARS §43-1089.01 for complete information).

For each dollar donated, you receive a matching tax credit (up to the maximum allowed)!  So, if you donate $100, you receive a $100 tax credit. If you donate $200, you receive a $200 tax credit.  Based on how you file your taxes the maximum tax credit amount available is as follows:

Why Donate?

There are several reasons why people just like you decide to donate to schools across the state to help fund extracurricular activities.  Among them are:

▪     They know their contributions go directly to the school(s).  Not a single penny is kept at the district level, nor is anything set aside for administrative purposes!

▪     They realize that per pupil funding in Arizona is among the lowest in the country.

▪     They understand that students' educational experiences will be enriched because of these contributions.

▪     They want to receive a tax credit from the State of Arizona when they file their state income tax returns.

Who Can Donate?

Anyone can! It doesn't matter if you have children or not, nor does it matter if your children are school-aged or adults. And even if your children are enrolled in school, you can donate to a different school!

How Can You Donate?

There are two options, and both of them are very simple:

▪     Checks must be made payable to the individual school or district of the taxpayer’s choice. 

▪     If not designated by the contributor, the school will choose a program based on greatest need.

▪     When the school or district receives the check, a receipt will be issued for the individual’s tax record.  The District will also submit notification to the Arizona Department of Revenue.

When Can You Donate?

Donations are welcomed throughout the year at any time!  However, in order to take advantage of the tax credit when you file your 2008 Arizona income tax return, hand-delivered  checks or money orders must be received by December 19, 2008 at the Maricopa County Regional School District office at 358 N. 5^th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85003.  Checks or money orders sent via mail must be postmarked by December 31, 2008.

Keep Your Receipt!

You will receive a tax credit receipt by January 31, 2009.  Be sure to keep your receipt(s) for tax purposes.

For more information on these Tax Credits visit the Arizona Department of Revenue's Website Link.

www.revenue.state.az.us/researchstats/schooltaxcredit.htm