Arizona Tax Credit

Download and print our Tax Credit Form

It's a win-win for you and Washington 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 (pdf format) and return it to Washington School. You will receive a receipt to use in your tax preparation.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (District link)

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

YOU MUST SAVE YOUR RECEIPTS FOR TAX PURPOSES.
Thank you for helping enhance education at Washington School!