Arizona Tax Credits
The Arizona state school tax credit program is something we can all get behind! We win, and you win, when 100% of your donation goes directly to the school and program of your choice.
What Is a Tax Credit?
Arizona Law (ARS 43-1089.01) allows married couples filing jointly a tax credit of up to $400 and individual taxpayers a tax credit of up to $200 when they contribute to extracurricular activities in public schools. This tax credit is available to all who reside in Arizona and have a tax liability at least equal to that of their donation. You do not have to be a parent of a child in a Pomerene school to benefit from this law. Corporations are not eligible. Contributions are donated directly to the schools. This means your donations are used directly to support student activities of the Pomerene school of your choice. Donations may be submitted through April 15 of the following tax credit year.
To claim the tax credit taxpayers must contribute to an extracurricular activity for which the school district requires a fee or funds to operate the program. Extracurricular activities are optional, noncredit educational activities that are offered before, during, or after school hours. Examples include enrichment activities, athletic and music programs, and after-school clubs. These programs depend on fees from students. The governing board has approved a fee schedule which designates the appropriate extracurricular programs.
For purpose of claiming Arizona's tax credit for contributions made or certain fees paid to a public school, the Arizona Department of Revenue now requires that taxpayers report the school’s county code, type of code, and district code and site number (CTDS number) on the Arizona income tax return for any contributions or fees made on Form 322. The CTDS is a nine (9) digit number that the Arizona Department of Education uses to identify Arizona public and charter schools. To find the CTDS number for a public school in Arizona, please visit the Arizona Department of Education's webpage.
How Do I Receive My Tax Credit?
Please do the following if you would like to receive the tax credit:
Complete the Arizona Tax Credit Contribution Form. Attach your check made payable to Pomerene School District. Please be sure to designate which school you wish to support.
Indicate on the response form how you would like your donation to be used. You may choose from the following four categories:
- School May Designate
- Athletics
- Fine Arts
- Enrichment Programs
If you have no preference, you may choose the category "School May Designate."
You can make your contribution in person at any Pomerene school or mail the form to the address below. Upon payment we will give or mail a pre-numbered receipt to you for tax reporting purposes. Please place this form with your other tax preparation documents.
Mail your check with the Tax Credit Program to:
Pomerene School District
PO Box 7
Pomerene, AZ 85627
If you have any questions, please call the Office at (520) 586-2407.