FAQs: Arizona Tax Credits
1) What is a Tax Credit?
A tax credit reduces your tax liability dollar-for-dollar. In other words, a tax credit comes right off the top of your state tax bill, lowering the amount you will pay.
2) How do I file for a Tax Credit?
You or your accountant will complete a simple tax form or in the online software. The form is included with materials provided by the State of Arizona to all state tax filers.
3) How do I document my contribution?
We send you a contribution confirmation letter/email that documents your donation.
4) Do I have to give $495 to get the tax credit?
You may receive an Arizona state tax credit of up to $938 if you are married and filing jointly, or $495 if you are married and filing separately or a single taxpayer or head of household. But, any amount less than $987 (married) $495 (single) still qualifies! You can also split your tax credit between Qualifying Charitable Organizations of your choice.
5) Does this tax credit affect the Arizona private and public schools tax credits?
No. This is in addition to the school tax credit programs. You can receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit for giving to all three tax credit programs! For example, you can give to a public school, a Private School Tuition Organization, and the Qualifying Charitable Organization credit too.
6) What is the deadline for this donation?
7) Which Tax Credits Support Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley?
For questions about the tax credit program, call Tim Emory at BGCAZ at (602) 954-8182 or email Tim at tim.emory@bgcaz.org
The maximum QCO credit donation amount for 2025:
$495 single, married filing separate or head of household; $987 married filing joint.
Please Note: Arizona law allows QCO donations made during 2024 or donations made from January 1, 2025 through April 15, 2025 to be claimed on the 2024 Arizona income tax return. The maximum credit that can be claimed on the 2024 Arizona return for donations made to QCO's is $470 for single, married filing separate or head of household taxpayers, and $938 for married filing joint taxpayers. If a taxpayer makes a QCO donation from January 1, 2025 through April 15, 2025 and wants to claim the higher 2025 maximum credit amount, the taxpayer will need to claim the credit on the 2025 Arizona return filed in 2026.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley
Federal Tax ID: 86-0550646
Arizona State QCO Code: 20331 (Arizona DOR Form 321)
Mesa Arts Academy (School Tax Credit – CTDS #078613101 on AZDOR Form 322)
Tax circumstances are different for everyone: ask your tax adviser if you are eligible for the Arizona Qualifying Charitable Tax Credit and/or Public School Tax Credit for the year. Please consult your tax adviser regarding federal income tax.
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