Arizona Charitable Tax Credit

Contributions to AASK through the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit can reduce your tax liability AND help low-income children in our community. Your gift of $200 (for individuals, $400 for married filing jointly), may earn a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on your Arizona income tax.

In order to be eligible for this credit, you must have itemized deductions and deducted charitable contributions on a prior year’s Arizona state tax return (1996 or later) at least once. This will establish a baseline year and amount. The tax credit is figured on the amount donated over and above the baseline amount.

To Claim the Credit You Must:
 — be an Arizona resident
 — itemize deductions on Arizona Schedule A
 — complete Arizona tax forms 301 and 321
 — postmark contributions or make them online by December 31st

To mail in your donation, please fill out the Arizona Tax Credit Form and send it in with your gift to the address at the bottom of the form. You may also make a secure donation online using the link below.

Click here to donate online through the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What about the baseline year & amount?

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  • Governor Brewer signed a law effective September 30, 2009 that eliminates the baseline calculation requirement for the charitable tax credit. The new law is retroactive to January 1, 2009.

Is this the same as the School Tax Credit?

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  • No. The Charitable Tax Credit is separate; thus you can claim both credits as allowed by Arizona tax laws.

Do I have to itemize deductions to claim the credit?

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  • Yes. You must itemize deductions on your Arizona state income tax return even though you may not itemize deductions on your federal income tax return.

Do I claim my charitable contribution as a credit or deduction?

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  • You can claim your contributions to AASK as a credit. While contributions claimed as a credit cannot also be claimed as a deduction on your state income tax return, you can still claim them as a deduction on your federal income tax return.

Does my gift to AASK have to be in a lump sum contribution?

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  • No. The sum of your contribution throughout the year is included in your itemized deduction for total charitable contributions, which is then used to calculate your tax credit amount. We recommend giving monthly instead of a lump sum in December when giving can be more of a burden.

Can I give to AASK through an umbrella-type organization?

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  • Yes. You can make a contribution to AASK through an umbrella organization like the United Way. When designating your United Way donation to AASK, please give them our United Way number: 23.

For more information regarding Arizona’s Charitable Tax Credit, contact the Arizona Department of Revenue at 602.255.3381, or visit them online at : Arizona Department of Revenue

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