Tax Credit Contribution: A Great Way to Support Your School!

A great way to support Arizona schools is through the Arizona tax credit program! This credit, effective January 1, 1998, allows an Arizona taxpayer to contribute $200 per individual tax return or $400 per joint tax return to a school’s extra curricular program. Contributions are to the school of your choice.

Please consider making your tax credit contribution to Noah Webster School! We have two options: you can download the form below and mail it or bring it to the corresponding campus:

Noah Webster Schools-Mesa
Administration Office
7301 E Baseline Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85209

Noah Webster Schools-Pima
Administration Office
5399 N. Pima Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

We can accept checks, cash, credit cards or debit cards if you come in to the office to make your contributions. Tax credit contributions must be postmarked, or electronically submitted by December 31st of each year in order to be applicable for that tax year. A tax credit receipt will be mailed to you.

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who can make a contribution?
We can accept contributions only from individuals. We cannot accept contributions from businesses or corporations.

Do I have to have children enrolled in school?
No, any Arizona individual paying state income tax can make a tax credit contribution to be used towards extra curricular fees.

Do I have to live within the District?
No, any individual who pays Arizona State income tax can contribute.

Do I have to donate the full $200 or $400?
No, but remember, you can take this credit on any tax liability for state income taxes up to $200 on an individual tax return or $400 on a joint return. You may donate up to your $200 or $400 limit in installments during the calendar year or donate it at one time.

How does this work on my tax return?
As an example, let’s say you made a $300 tax credit contribution. When you file your state taxes, you will note the credit with a 322 form. (downloadable from the State.) If your State tax return calculates to a $500 refund, applying the credit will increase your refund to $800. If your State tax return calculates to a $400 liability (you owe) then applying the credit will reduce your liability to $100. However, you cannot receive a refund greater than your State income tax assessment for the tax year.

Can a taxpayer receive a refund of these credits?
No, the credits may only be used to the extent they reduce a tax liability to zero on your Arizona tax return. Any unused amounts may be carried forward for not more than five consecutive taxable years.

Can a taxpayer make a payment of fees to an organization (e.g., PTA, school foundation, school district or school club) which then gives the funds in a lump sum to the school or directly pays for extra curricular activities?
No, ARS § 43-1089.01 requires that the fees be paid “to a public school”. Therefore, the payment must be made directly to the public school only.

 

To download the 2023 Arizona State Tax Credit Contribution Form, please click the campus below or click HERE to make a tax credit payment online.