The ARIZONA CHARITABLE TAX CREDIT allows you to receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit, up to $400 (Married filing jointly) on your Arizona state income tax when you give to the Back-To-School Clothing Drive. A Tax Credit Letter.doc is mailed to BTS supporters each year to provide the opportunity to make a tax credit contribution.

Click here to donate via Paypal. You may also send your contribution directly to Back to School office at PO Box 99, Glendale, AZ 85311-0099.  After donating, please download the following Tax Credit Reciept.doc  for your tax records.

How does it work?
• Itemize your charitable contributions.
• Establish a baseline year for charitable giving (as early as 1996).
• Increase your charitable giving over your baseline year.
• Make your check is payable to the Back-To-School Clothing Drive.
• Complete AZ Tax Forms 321 and 301.

Sound too good to be true?
It’s not.  In fact, it may not cost you a dime!  This is not a tax deduction; it is a tax credit, which reduces your final tax liability. It comes right off the top of your state tax bill, lowering the amount of money you will pay.  There is a simple form (AZ Form 321) that is included with your state tax filing that must be completed in order to receive the tax credit.

Can I still give to my kid’s school? 
Yes.  The Working Poor Tax Credit may be taken in addition to the public school tax credit and the private school tax credit.

Important Note: Back-To-School Clothing Drive is not a tax advisor. Contact a qualified tax professional for expert advice on your specific tax situation. For more information on this tax credit (ARS 43-1088), please contact the Arizona Department of Revenue at (602) 255-3381, or http://www.revenue.state.az.us/.