Arizona provides two separate tax credits for individuals who make contributions to charitable organizations: one for donations to Qualifying Charitable Organizations (QCO) and the second for donations to Qualifying Foster Care Charitable Organizations (QFCO). Individuals making cash donations made to these charities may claim these tax credits on their Arizona Personal Income Tax returns.
You can claim an Arizona Tax Credit by making a donation to a Qualifying Charitable Organization to reduce dollar-for-dollar what you owe in state income tax. The total AZ Tax Credit you can claim is limited by your tax liability. Couples who file jointly can reduce their state taxes by up to $800; individuals or head of household filers can claim a maximum tax credit of up to $400. Here’s how:
- Make a contribution to an eligible qualifying charitable organization here.
- When you file your state taxes, claim credit(s) on Form 321 (Qualified Charitable Organization) or Form 352 (Qualified Foster Care Organization) when you file your return – it is that easy!
(Forms are available in November of each year at www.azdor.gov, or here - List the Qualified Charitable Organization(s) (on Form 321 and/or 352) along with their QCO Code and your donation amount(s). Click here (link to Members page) for QCO Codes.
- If you contribute more than your total state tax amount, the credits may be carried forward five years, so not to worry if you end up with more credits than taxes.
Remember to contact a qualified tax professional for expert advice on your specific tax situation.