2017 Arizona Tax Credits: Qualifying Charities

2017 Arizona Tax Credits for qualifying charities

Are you interested in making a charitable donation to lower your Arizona and IRS tax bills? There are many 2017 Arizona tax credits available for you. Remember to qualify for the credits you have to file an Arizona tax return and have an Arizona tax liability. A taxpayer can only receive a credit up to the amount of their total state tax liability.

There are two Arizona tax credits that will be mentioned in this blog.

1. Qualifying Charitable Organization ($400 max credit for single or head of household taxpayers, $800 for married filing joint taxpayers). Click here to view the entire list of available organizations to contribute to.
2. Qualifying Foster Care Organization ($500 max credit for single or head of household taxpayers, $1,000 for married filing joint taxpayers). Click here to view the entire list of available organizations to contribute to.

Don’t forget you can also contribute to public and private schools and receive an Arizona tax credit as well. Talk with a local tax professional and make sure you take advantage of these opportunities to lower your tax bill along with helping out the local community. It also gets better: the amount you contribute to these charitable organizations can also be an itemized deduction on your IRS tax return.

Scott Allen EA is a local tax professional who specializes in tax preparation for individuals. If you are looking for a new tax preparer meet with Scott Allen EA today to discuss you tax situation and get ready for the upcoming tax season.