Residents of the State of Arizona are permitted to make contributions to approved school activities. These contributions reduce your Arizona State income tax liability by the amount you contribute. Please refer to the Arizona State Department of Revenue web site or call any of the numbers listed below for additional information. It is always a good idea to check with your tax professional prior to making any contribution that will affect your tax liability. The limited information outlined below is from the Arizona Department of Revenue web site.

What is the maximum dollar amount of the credit? The credit is equal to the amount contributed or the amount of fees paid. However, for single taxpayers or heads of household, the credit cannot exceed $200. For married taxpayers that file a joint return, the credit cannot exceed $400 for tax year 2007 and subsequent years. If married taxpayers file separate returns, each spouse may claim 1/2 of the credit that would have been allowed on a joint return.

Who may claim these tax credits? These credits are available only to individuals.

Must a taxpayer have a child in school in order to claim one or both of these credits? No.

What do I have to do to qualify for this credit? To qualify for the credit you must make cash contributions (single-payment personal check) or pay fees to a public school for support of extra curricular activities or for character education programs.

Will I qualify for the credit if I pay fees for my own child to participate in an extra curricular activity or character education program? Yes, fees that you pay for your own child to participate in an extra curricular activity or character education program qualify for the credit.

Additional Information, call:
Phoenix (602) 255-3381
Toll free from area codes 520 & 928 (800) 352-4090

Or Write to:
Arizona Department of Revenue
Taxpayer Information & Assistance
1600 W Monroe
Phoenix, Arizona 85007

For Related Tax Information:
Recorded Tax Information (602) 542-1991
Toll free from area codes 520 & 928 (800) 845-8192
Forms by Mail (602) 542-4260
Internet Address: www.azdor.gov

If you want to participate in this voluntary contribution, please complete the Tax Credit Form (don’t forget your signature and date) and return this form to:


Accountant
Glendale Elementary School District
7301 N. 58th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301