The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) has extended the deadline for filing and paying state income taxes from April 15 to July 15, 2020, to match the federal guidelines. The new deadline means taxpayers filing state tax returns or submitting payments after the previous April 15 deadline will not be assessed late filing or late payment penalties.
But the state isn’t giving individuals extra time to make contributions to their favorite charities for a retroactive state tax credit. The deadline for filing and being able to take advantage of the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit or the Arizona Private School Tax Credit is still April 15.
2019 Arizona Private School Tax Credit
You can take the Arizona Private School Tax Credit and receive a dollar-for-dollar Arizona tax credit up to a maximum of $1,135 for filing single or married (filing separate returns) and $2,269 for married (filing joint returns). Through the tax credit, you can support Jewish education ensuring a bright future for a child with no net cost to you.
NOTICE: A school tuition organization cannot award, restrict or reserve scholarships solely on the basis of donor recommendation. A taxpayer may not claim a tax credit if the taxpayer agrees to swap donations with another taxpayer to benefit either taxpayer’s own dependent. Consult your tax advisor for specific tax advice.
Jewish Tuition Organization
Since 1999, the Jewish Tuition Organization has been privileged to award more than 6,500 scholarships to help students obtain a Jewish day school education with funds raised through the Arizona Private School Tax Credit. For more information, contact the JTO at 480-634-4926 or visit jtophoenix.org.
Chabad Tuition Organization
The Chabad Tuition organization aims to ensure every child receives a proper Jewish education. For those unable to afford the full cost, CTO provides scholarships by calculating a family’s “estimated financial contribution to education” and assisting in the difference. For more information, visit jewisheducationaz.com.
Jewish Education Tax Credit Organization
As the only Jewish School tuition organization in Southern Arizona, JETCO provides scholarships for students in need who wish to receive a Jewish day school education in Tucson. For more information, contact 520-647-8442 or visit jetco.org.
Arizona State Charitable Tax Credit
Through the Arizona State Charitable Tax Credit, you receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on your Arizona state income tax return at no additional cost to you. The CTC limit is $400 for an individual return and $800 for couples filing jointly. Please consult your tax advisor for more information.
East Valley Jewish Community Center
The EVJCC has a goal to raise $100,000 by July 2020. For more information, contact 480-897-0588 or visit evjcc.org to watch a video explaining how the tax credit works.
Gesher Disability Resources
Gesher Disability Resources is approved as a qualifying charitable organization for the Arizona State Tax Credit. The State of Arizona has assigned a code to all eligible QCOs. “Donors will be required to use this code when taking the tax credit on their income tax returns.” (letter, State of Arizona Department of Revenue). Gesher’s QCO Code is 20748. For more information, contact 480-629-5343 or visit gesherdr.org.
Jewish Free Loan
The contributions Jewish Free Loan receives from the AZ Charitable Tax Credit program help support our Interest-Free loans including but not limited to: Medical/Dental Care, Emergency Situations, Women & Children in Crisis and much more. For more information, contact 602-230-7983 or visit jewishfreeloan.org.
Jewish Family & Children’s Service
When individuals take advantage of the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit, here’s what JFCS can do:
An $800 credit can:
- Provide emergency housing for two families for a week.
- Help four foster care youth participating in JFCS’ Real World Job Development program pay for the test fees required to pass the Arizona High School Equivalency Diploma.
- Give a year’s worth of school uniforms for up to 10 children in need.
- Cover emergency dental care for a child who has been abused or neglected.
- Provide books, registration fees, school supplies, and other necessary items to enroll in postsecondary education classes for multiple youth.
- Pay for bus passes for foster youth to get to their places of employment.
A $400 credit can:
- Help a Domestic Violence survivor make needed car repairs, new tires, etc., so that they have safe and reliable transportation for themselves and their children.
- Allow 12 participants to attend a six-week class of JFCS’ Health Navigator-facilitated Chronic Pain Self-Management, Healthy Living or Diabetes classes.
- Cover uncompensated care needs by assisting families and individuals with one-time emergency assistance such as housing and utility payments, food to support dietary restrictions, transportation, fees for birth certificates and state ID’s, and other urgent and basic needs.
- Ensure two individual domestic violence survivors have the ability to turn on utilities when they are ready to move into their own safe housing, or maintain service when the abusive partner is delinquent on child support.
For more information, contact 602-567-8392or visit jfcsaz.org.
Kivel Campus of Care
Kivel Campus of Care is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization and your charitable gifts allow them to continue to serve those in our community who need a caring senior living community to call home. Your help provides quality housing and services to senior adults in our community. All donations received under this special Tax Credit Program to Kivel will be used to underwrite essential services for the frail elderly who must rely on our community’s collective generosity. For more information, contact 602-314-4002 or visit kivelcare.org.
JFCS of Southern Arizona
Pay less in taxes and give hope to vulnerable families. Your gift to JFCS of Southern Arizona will help to provide:
- Trauma therapy for children and teenagers
- Safe transportation services
- Age-appropriate play therapy equipment
- Counseling for low-income people dealing with serious depression
- Gift baskets for needy children and families during the Jewish holidays
For more information, contact 520-795-0300 or visit jfcstucson.org.
