Confused about the Arizona Tax Credits?

The State of Arizona doesn’t make it clear and easy. It took a while for us to understand it also!

Here are the details:

  • The Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit allows you to give up to $587 per individual or $1,173 per couple filing jointly each year to a Qualifying Foster Care Organization (QFCO) and receive a dollar-for-dollar credit on your state tax obligation.

    • Reference Mesa United Way’s Umbrella QFCO Code 17326 on your tax return to receive your Foster Care Tax Credit. Retain a copy of your electronic donation receipt to prove your contribution and consult your tax professional with additional questions.

  • Additionally, the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit allows you to give up to $470 per individual or $938 per couple filing jointly each year to a Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO) and receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on your state tax obligation.

    • Reference Mesa United Way’s Umbrella QCO Code 20726 on your tax return to receive your Charitable Tax Credit. Retain a copy of your electronic donation receipt to prove your contribution and consult your tax professional with any additional questions.

Here is the Kicker:

You are allowed to STACK the tax credits and take advantage of more than one credit: The Foster Care Tax Credit, Qualified Charity Tax Credit, The Private School Tax Credits, etc.

Through Mesa United Way, you can contribute up to $1,057 as an individual or $2,111 as a couple if you STACK both of the tax crdits.

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Mesa United Way

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Mesa, AZ 85201

More of a visual learner?

This video provides a good explanation of the Arizona Tax Credits: