2013 AZ Tax Credits
Arizona is a generous state in that it allows taxpayers to direct contributions towards organizations and be provided a state tax credit for those donations. This is a reminder of the tax credits available for these charitable contributions to certain causes (available to those individuals that file and pay Arizona income taxes).
Arizona tax credits are available to reduce your tax liability, but are not refundable. Some of the unused contribution credits are eligible to roll forward to future years (5 year carryover). A taxpayer who makes $1,800 of eligible contributions but has only a $400 liability will reduce their liability to and have $1,200 available for future years. To see if this may be beneficial, you should review your State of Arizona liability for the last year. You will find your 2012 State of Arizona tax liability on Form 140 Line 26. If you have any questions, please contact the office.
Working Poor Tax Credit - $200/$400 Single/Married
List of Qualifying Organizations - http://tinyurl.com/mshsbec
The Working Poor Credit contributions are reserved for charitable organizations that spend at least 50% of their budget on services to Arizona residents who received Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), households living below a certain income level, or households containing chronically ill or physically disabled children.
I have a personal preference recommendation as I am involved with Helping Hands for Single Moms (a qualified organization) and Becky is involved with ShoeBox Ministry (also qualified). If you can support these organizations, that would be greatly appreciated.
School Tuition Organization - $514/$2,062 Single/Married
Qualifying Organizations - http://tinyurl.com/7qm4g6f
The STO credit changed in the past year. It is now automatically indexed for inflation and there is a new additional tax credit available for kids switching to a private school from public school, increasing the total amount available. The purpose of the credit is to allow students attending underperforming schools to attend private schools based on merit or need, however there is no limitation on who may accept scholarships. Additionally, the contribution can now be made up to the April 15 tax deadline and qualify for the prior year as a credit.
For single taxpayers, the 2 credit amounts total $1,031 that you can contribute, the total for married taxpayers is $2,062. You have to inform the school tuition organization of the year the credit is being claimed and if you have made any other contributions.
Credit for Contributions Made or Fees Paid to a Public School - $200/$400 Single/Married
Eligible Organization: Any Arizona public or charter school
Credit amount benefit the school's general activity fund or designated extracurricular programs such as music, sports, arts, and civic activities. This is a great opportunity for individuals to provide funding for programs they are passionate about or participated in during their high school careers. This is also a chance to support an under-served school that might not otherwise get funding.
Arizona Military Family Relief Fund - $200/$400 Single/Married
Arizona Department of Veterans Services This link will provide access to the form needed to remit your donation.
Contributions to this fund assist military families during the loss of a loved one, unforeseen financial hardships, or rehabilitation stints. This fund, an incredibly worthy cause, is capped at $1 million dollars of contributions annually. I urge you to CONTRIBUTE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
As of November 27, 2013 we have received a total of $610,303.34 to help Arizona's Military Families!
If your contribution is received subsequent to the fund's cap, your contribution will be returned and the credit will not be available.
If you have any questions about how the tax credits are applicable to your tax return, please contact the office.
Best Regards,
Matt
School Tuition Organization - $514/$2,062 Single/Married
Qualifying Organizations - http://tinyurl.com/7qm4g6f
The STO credit changed in the past year. It is now automatically indexed for inflation and there is a new additional tax credit available for kids switching to a private school from public school, increasing the total amount available. The purpose of the credit is to allow students attending underperforming schools to attend private schools based on merit or need, however there is no limitation on who may accept scholarships. Additionally, the contribution can now be made up to the April 15 tax deadline and qualify for the prior year as a credit.
For single taxpayers, the 2 credit amounts total $1,031 that you can contribute, the total for married taxpayers is $2,062. You have to inform the school tuition organization of the year the credit is being claimed and if you have made any other contributions.
Credit for Contributions Made or Fees Paid to a Public School - $200/$400 Single/Married
Eligible Organization: Any Arizona public or charter school
Credit amount benefit the school's general activity fund or designated extracurricular programs such as music, sports, arts, and civic activities. This is a great opportunity for individuals to provide funding for programs they are passionate about or participated in during their high school careers. This is also a chance to support an under-served school that might not otherwise get funding.
Arizona Military Family Relief Fund - $200/$400 Single/Married
Arizona Department of Veterans Services This link will provide access to the form needed to remit your donation.
Contributions to this fund assist military families during the loss of a loved one, unforeseen financial hardships, or rehabilitation stints. This fund, an incredibly worthy cause, is capped at $1 million dollars of contributions annually. I urge you to CONTRIBUTE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
As of November 27, 2013 we have received a total of $610,303.34 to help Arizona's Military Families!
If your contribution is received subsequent to the fund's cap, your contribution will be returned and the credit will not be available.
If you have any questions about how the tax credits are applicable to your tax return, please contact the office.
Best Regards,
Matt
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