Arizona's Charitable Tax Credits

Your assessed state income tax dollars can go further in helping those in need while reducing the taxing burden (yes, pun intended) on various Arizona-run government assistance programs. You may ask - Really?! How? The answer is Easy! Arizona allows you to pay your assessed Arizona income taxes through qualified deductible donations.

- Do you itemize your deductions but are capped at $40,000 for the SALT taxes?
- Do you take a standard deduction and don't see a significant benefit in deducting your charitable contributions?
- Have you already donated to some of these not-for-profit qualified organizations and wondered if you missed claiming the tax credit?

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Key Points, Limits, and Types of Arizona Charitable Tax Credits

  • There are five (5) different types of charitable donation credits to choose from.
  • Most can allow you to contribute by 04/15/2025 for use in the 2024 or 2025 tax year.

TOTAL credits available for 2025: $3,048 - Single/HOH/MFS | $6,083 - MFJ

TOTAL credits available for 2026: $3,109 - Single/HOH/MFS | $6,202 - MFJ


(1) Arizona Military Family Relief Fund Credit

Limit $200 | $400

This credit must be made in the same tax year to claim it and is limited to the first $1,000,000 of contributions received. I recommend you contribute early in the year, as this fills up fast!


(2) Qualifying Charitable Organizations ** now adjusted for inflation!! ** Organizations that assist Arizona residents who are low-income, chronically ill, or have physically disabled children.

Limit $495 | $987 - for 2025 *** Limit $506 | $1,009 - for 2026


(3) Qualifying Foster Care Charitable Organizations ** now adjusted for inflation!! ** Organizations that provide foster-care community services. We love our animals, but this is for human benefit only.

Limit $618 | $1,234 - for 2025 *** Limit $632 | $1,262 - for 2026


(4) Arizona Public/Charter School Tax Credit to support extracurricular activities, requiring students to pay a fee.

Limit $200 | $400

See also Arizona Publication 707 – School Credits


(5) School Tuition Organization Tax Credit to help provide scholarships for students in private, including religious or special needs, schools.

Limit $1,535 | $3,062 - for 2025 *** Limit $1,571 | $3,131 - for 2026

This credit is adjusted for inflation annually and comprises two levels: The Original (Form 323) and Switcher/The Overflow (Form 348). Are you curious as to why? Ask me!

Some businesses may have much higher limits (minimum $5,000) if they are eligible. This is in addition to the personal contributions! Interested to learn more? Contact us!


Updated for 2025/2026 Tax Years

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