The Arizona Charitable Tax Credit allows you, as an Arizona taxpayer, to direct a portion of your state income tax dollars to a qualified charitable organization, like the Foundation for Blind Children, instead of sending that money to the state. It’s a powerful way to support your community at no additional cost to you.
Here’s how it works:
- Make a Donation: You contribute to a qualifying Arizona charitable organization before the tax filing deadline (typically April 15). For 2025, contributions made by April 15, 2026, may be applied to either your 2025 or 2026 Arizona state taxes.
- Claim the Credit: When you file your Arizona state taxes, you claim your donation using Form 321 (for Qualifying Charitable Organizations).
- Receive a Dollar-for-Dollar Credit: Unlike a deduction, which only reduces taxable income, this is a dollar-for-dollar credit. That means every dollar you donate, up to the allowable limit, directly reduces the amount of state tax you owe.
- For 2026, you can claim up to $506 if filing individually, or $1,009 if filing jointly.
- Stack Your Credits: You can combine this credit with other Arizona tax credits (such as the Foster Care, School Tuition Organization, or Public School credits) for even greater impact without reducing your eligibility for any of them.
In short, the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit lets you choose where your tax dollars go—helping you make a lasting difference in the lives of children and adults who are blind or visually impaired.
Example:
If you owe $400 in Arizona state taxes and donate $400 to Foundation for Blind Children, your state tax bill is reduced by $400 to $0 and your donation has changed lives right here in Arizona.