AZ Tax Credit Information

You may receive a dollar-for-dollar credit against AZ state taxes owed by donating to the following qualified organizations. It is also a deduction on your federal return, so it is possible to save more money than you actually donated. (Prior to making a contribution, check with your tax advisor to make sure you qualify!)

 

Charitable Tax Credit

for donations to organizations that provide help to the working poor.

  • $200 max for single filers
  • $400 for joint

For a list of qualifying organizations visit: http://www.azdor.gov/Refunds and Credits/charitablecredits.htm

 

Public and Charter Schools

  • $200 limit for single filers
  • $400 for joint filers

Visit http://ade.az.gov/edd/leaurls.asp for a list of qualifying organizations or www.azdor.gov/researchstats/schooltaxcredit.htm for additional information.

 

School Tuition Tax Credit

  • $500 limit for single filers
  • $1000 limit for married filers
Visit http://www.azdor.gov/researchstats/schooltaxcredit.htm for a list of qualifying organizations which you may donate to.

 

Saver's Tax Credit

If you make contributions to a workplace retirement plan or IRA, and your income falls within the ranges shown in the chart below, then you may be eligible for a credit of up to $1,000. For qualified married filers, they can each qualify for the credit.

 

Joint Filers Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)

Head of Household Filers AGI

Single Filers AGI

Credit

Maximum Credit

2010/2009 2010/2009 2010/2009    

2010
$0 - $33,500

2009
$0 - $33,000

2010
$0 - $25,125

2009
$0 - $24,750

2010
$0 - $16,750

2009
$0 - $16,500

50% $1,000

2010
$33,501 - $36,000

2009
$33,001 - $36,000

2010
$25,126 - $27,000

2009
$24,751 - $27,000

2010
$16,751 - 18,000

2009
$16,501 - 18,000

20% $400

2010
$36,001- $55,500

2009
$36,001 -

2010
$27,001 - $41,625

2009
$27,001 - $41,625

2010
$18,001 - 27,750

2009
$18,001 - 27,750

10% $200

2010
Over $55,501

2009
Over $55,501

2010
Over $41,626

2009
Over $41,626

2010
Over $27,751

2009
Over $27,751

0% $0