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Arizona Tax Credit

>>Download and print our Tax Credit Form

A tax credit is different from a deduction, in that it is taken off the tax amount you are required to pay upon completion of your Arizona state tax return, rather than being subtracted prior to the computation of your tax liability.

It's a win-win for you and Granite Mountain Middle School
The State of Arizona has a law that benefits taxpayers and school children alike. A.R.S. 43-1089 allows a tax credit of $200 for individuals and $400 for married couples, filing jointly, for fees or donations paid to a public school in support of extracurricular activities. And you don't have to have a child in the school district to benefit from the tax credit program.

How it works
The tax credit reduces your tax liability by the amount you donate. If you donate $400 to an eligible school activity, you reduce your Arizona state tax bill by $400. If you expect a refund, it will be $400 higher. If you don't pay state income tax, you can't reduce your liability below $0.

So many programs in need of support
Last year, taxpayers helped cover the costs of field trips, after-school programs, admission to plays, concerts, parks, museums and nature camps, and music, art, and physical education programs. Simply put, tax credit donations make possible a wide range of learning opportunities that our children would not otherwise have. Remember, you don't have to have a child in the school to benefit from this tax credit.

You may choose where you would like your money to be used. To claim the tax credit, taxpayers must contribute to an extracurricular activity for which the school district requires a fee.

Getting your tax credit is easy. Print and complete the Tax Credit Form and return it to Granite Mountain Middle School. You will receive a receipt to use in your tax preparation.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS(District link)

Your donation may be made in your choice of categories, listed below:
-- GENERAL (specify a category such as Summer School, After-School Activities, Field Trips, Science Equipment, Technology)
-- ATHLETICS (specify a sport)
-- FINE ARTS (specify visual arts, band, chorus, drama)

For further information regarding the tax credit, go to the Arizona Department of Revenue web site.

YOU MUST SAVE YOUR RECEIPTS FOR TAX PURPOSES. A tax credit is only available to an individual taxpayer, not a business. Please do not send business checks.
Thank you for helping enhance education at Granite Mountain Middle School!