What is the School Tax Credit?

It is an opportunity to support the school of your choice in their extracurricular activities without it actually costing you anything! (At least nothing you wouldn't be spending in Arizona Income Tax anyway.)


How does the Arizona School Tax Credit work?

The Arizona School Tax Credit satisfies your Arizona Tax Liability dollar for dollar. The money that you contribute to Arizona Public Schools for extra curricular activities is money that you would pay in Arizona Income Tax, but you can make the choice to send it directly to your favorite Arizona Public School. The school benefits and you have made the choice on how your tax dollars are spent.

The credit is equal to the amount contributed to the schools. The credit is limited to:

  • Married Filing Jointly - $400
  • Married Filing Separately - $200 if married filing jointly
  • Single or Head of Household - $200

When tax time comes, just figure your tax liability as usual and then indicate that you have already paid a portion of this liability by contributing to Arizona Public Schools. The credit will not reduce your tax liability past zero. Any unused credit will carry forward for five (5) years. Any individual filing an Arizona Income Tax Return can use the credit.


Just five easy steps will do it!

  1. Decide which school you wish to support.
  2. Decide which extracurricular activity you wish to support.
  3. Write a check for up to $400, made out to the public school of your choice, then fill out and attach your check to the form below.
  4. Mail or deliver the check and form to the public school of your choice.
  5. Wear a big smile when you talk to the taxman...you're going to get that money back as a refund or deducted from your state tax bill.

Remember...this contribution costs you nothing. Pay it to the school of your choice or pay it to the Arizona Department of Revenue.

To contribute to the School Tax Credits program, simply click on the "Tax Credits Form" link at the right to launch the required form. Print and complete the form and either bring or send the form and your money or check to:

Fort Thomas Unified Schools #7
Attn: Cheryl Miller
15502 W. Hwy 70
Fort Thomas, AZ 85536

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 28
Fort Thomas, Arizona 85536

And, thank you for supporting our extracurricular programs at Fort Thomas Unified Schools!