Donate up to $825 to your favorite private school trust and donate up to $300 to your favorite public school and reduce you Arizona tax bill, dollar-for-dollar. It doesn’t cost you a penny, so take advantage before December 31^st!

Will I qualify for the credit if I pay fees for my own child to participate in an extra curricular activity or character education program?

Yes, fees that you pay for your own child to participate in an extra curricular activity or character education program qualify for the credit.

What is the maximum dollar amount of the credit?

The credit is equal to the amount contributed or the amount of fees paid. However, for single taxpayers or heads of households, the credit cannot exceed $200.

For married taxpayers that file a joint return, the credit cannot exceed $300 for tax year 2005 and $400 for tax year 2006 and subsequent years.

If married tax payers file separate returns, each spouse may claim ½ of the credit that would have been allowed on the joint return.

Private School Tuition Credit Questions

What is the maximum dollar amount of the credit?

The credit is equal to the amount contributed or the amount of fees paid. However, for single taxpayers or heads of households, the credit cannot exceed $500.

For married taxpayers that file a joint return, the credit cannot exceed $825 for the tax year of 2005 and $1,000 for the tax year 2006 and subsequent years.

If married tax payers file separate returns, each spouse may claim ½ of the credit that would have been allowed on the joint return.