WHAT IS THE EDUCATIONAL TAX CREDIT? Arizona State law provides an opportunity for taxpayers to donate money to a local public school, and either SUBTRACT the amount from their state income taxes owed or ADD the amount to their state income tax refund.   HOW MUCH CAN I DONATE? Arizona law enables taxpayers a tax credit contribution of up to $400 per calendar year if filing status is Married, filing Joint Return; $200 per calendar year if filing status is Single or Head of Household; and, $200 per calendar year if filing status is Married filing separate return.   HOW CAN THE TEMPE SCHOOLS CREDIT UNION HELP? The Tempe Schools Credit Union offers interest-free loans to credit union members. This allows you to write the check now and pay the loan when the tax refund arrives. For more information call (480) 967-9475.

WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW? You do not need to have a child enrolled in one of our Tempe Elementary schools to be eligible for the tax credit. You do not have to be a Tempe resident to donate money. You may donate less than $400 dollars and still be eligible to receive the tax credit in the amount of your donation. You may also split your donation among more than one school. For a list of the schools, click here. You need to have the free Acrobat Reader installed to open this document. You may download it for free from the Adobe website. WHAT WILL THE MONEY BE USED FOR? Every Arizona Educational Tax Credit dollar designated to one of our Tempe Elementary schools will be used for extracurricular activities such as field trips to support classroom curriculum, athletic programs, music programs, afterschool clubs and student leadership training.

TO MAKE A DONATION: Download the tax credit donation form included on the flyer below. Make your check payable to "Tempe School District No. 3" and mail the completed form along with your check to: Tempe School District No. 3 Attn: Finance Department 3205 South Rural Road Tempe, AZ 85282

 

Donations received after December 31 will be eligible for a 2009 tax credit.

Tempe Schools received $449,442.36 last year. Money was used for afterschool enrichment clubs, afterschool tutoring, field trips to support classroom curriculum, science excursions, student leadership training, afterschool intramurals and athletics. The Tempe schools appreciate the support of parents and the community. The students in Tempe have increased educational opportunities because of your donation.

For more information call (480) 730-7406 or (480) 730-7313 ext. 1 for a 24-hour recorded message. You may also download a tax credit brochure by clicking on one of the links below:

Download a Tax Credit Brochure in English

Download a Tax Credit Brochure in Spanish

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