Public school credit

Important points

• Single taxpayers may contribute up to $200 and married taxpayers filling jointly may contribute up to $400 to public and charter schools that provide instruction in grades K-12.
• Donations must be made by the time you file your tax return, but no later than April 15th of the following year.
• You need not have a child in school in order to claim this credit.
• Fees paid for extracurricular activities (field trips, fine arts, sports teams, and character education programs), even if they are paid for your own child’s use, qualify for this credit.
• Donations made by school organizations such as PTA, clubs, etc., do not qualify; payments must be made directly to the school or the school district.
• Unused amounts may be carried forward for up to five consecutive years.

Get more details from the AZ Dept. of Revenue

Receipts are required documentation for all tax credits. If you do not receive a receipt shortly after making a donation, contact the organization and request one.

The five tax credits

• Public school credit
• School tuition organization credit
• Qualified charitable credit
• Qualified foster care credit
• Military relief fund credit