What is the Arizona School Tax Credit and and how does it work?

In 1999, the Arizona State Legislature passed a bill allowing taxpayers to contribute up to $200 ($400 for joint filers) per calendar year to a public school and receive a state income tax credit for the full amount.

The tax credit is available to all taxpayers regardless of whether or not they have a child enrolled in a public school. You may designate a specific school and activity for your contribution. You may contribute to the following areas: field trips, athletics, music, art, or the greatest educational need.

The Arizona School Tax Credit satisfies your Arizona Tax Liability dollar for dollar and you can send it directly to your favorite Arizona Public School. The school benefits and you have made the choice on how your tax dollars are spent.

The credit is equal to the amount contributed to the schools. The credit is limited to:

• Married Filing Jointly - $400.00
• Married Filing Separately - $200.00
• Single or Head of Household - $200.00

When tax time comes, just figure your tax liability as usual and then indicate that you have already paid a portion of this liability by contributing to Arizona Public Schools. The credit will not reduce your tax liability past zero. Any unused credit will carry forward for five (5) years.

Any individual filing an Arizona Income Tax Return can use the credit.

Just four easy steps will do it!

1. Decide which school you wish to support.
2. Decide which extracurricular activity you wish to support.
3. Write a check for up to $400, made out to the school of your choice, then fill out and attach your check to the form on the bottom of this page.
4. Mail or deliver the check and form to the Union Elementary District Office.

Remember...this contribution costs you nothing. Pay it to the school of your choice or pay it to the Arizona Department of Revenue.

To contribute to the Extracurricular Tax Credit program, simply click on the "Tax Credits Form" link below to launch the required form. Print and complete the form and either bring or send the form and your money or check to:

Union Elementary School District #62
Attn: Business Manager
3834 South 91st Avenue
Tolleson, Arizona 85353
Phone: (623) 478-5005
Fax: (623) 478-5006

And, thank you for supporting our extracurricular programs at Union Elementary School District!

Tax Credit Form

If you need a copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the Tax Credit form, please click here to download a free version.