A DOLLAR-FOR-DOLLAR TAX CREDIT

Contribute to Communities In Schools of Arizona at No Additional Cost to You!
Your choice:

Pay $200 income tax, as a single taxpayer, to the State of Arizona OR Make a $200 contribution to Communities In Schools of Arizona with that same $200

Arizona taxpayers have the unique opportunity to redirect a portion of their state income tax dollars to organizations like Communities In Schools of Arizona (CIS of Arizona) which provides help to the working poor – at no additional expense to the taxpayer! Arizona tax code allows for a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on state income tax liability.

Legislature Makes 2009 Tax Credit Donations less Restrictive for Taxpayers

Until to this year to be eligible for this credit, taxpayers must have had at least once, itemized deductions and deducted charitable contributions on a prior year’s Arizona return (1996 or later). Total contributions had to be equal to or greater than the baseline year’s contributions.
This requirement was eliminated during the 2009 Legislative Session.

Taxpayers and charities win – your donation no longer has an eligibility threshold and your gift ends up costing you nothing!

Contribute by December 31 and see your tax liability reduced by up to $400 when you file your taxes by April 15.

Of the more than 35,000 children, youth and families who benefit from CIS of Arizona’s professional and compassionate care; approximately 75% of our clients are the working poor. Your Working Poor Tax Credit contribution affords us to continue our K-12 School Success Initiative programs, helping thousands of children stay in school and build meaningful lives and futures for themselves by changing the negative cycle of school failure, unemployment, poverty, abuse, and family disruption. Communities In Schools of Arizona is certified by the state of Arizona as a charitable organization that provides assistance to the working poor. Arizona State Law A.R.S. 43-1088 includes provisions for Arizona residents to obtain up to a $400 tax credit for qualifying contributions made to CIS of Arizona. Married couples filing jointly may qualify for up to a $400 tax credit.Your donation ends up costing you nothing ⎯ the State will give you a credit of $200 or $400 off what you would have to pay for your 2009 taxes.You help the needy, and it doesn’t cost you a penny!
It is not often that we, as taxpayers, are given the opportunity to direct our tax dollars to those causes we find most worthwhile.

Three Ways to Donate

Online through our secure website www.cisarizona.org By check made payable to CIS of Arizona By credit card ⎯ call 602-252-5312 to make a donation

Please mail to Communities In Schools of Arizona ≈ 333 East Virginia Avenue, Suite 208 ≈ Phoenix, AZ 85004

How does it work?

To take advantage of this tax credit

Donate to an organization that serves the working poor. Communities In Schools of Arizona qualifies!

Prepare your taxes, itemizing your charitable contributions. Complete AZ Form 321 and include it with your state tax forms.

It’s that easy!

What does this mean to me?

It costs you nothing to donate to the good work of Communities In Schools of Arizona!

A tax credit reduces your final tax liability. It comes right off the top of your state tax bill, lowering the amount of money you will pay. Although your charitable contributions increase, your tax liability is decreased by the same amount ⎯ up to $400 if filing jointly; $200 if filing a single tax return.

The Arizona Charitable Tax Credit for organizations that serve the working poor is different from the tax credit you can receive for supporting private school tuition and public school extra-curricular activities. You are eligible to receive dollar-for-dollar tax credits for all three.

Remember:

You must complete and include AZ Form 321 with your state tax forms in order to receive a tax credit for your donation.

Communities In Schools of Arizona will automatically send an AZ Form 321 along with an acknowledgement letter when you put “tax credit” in the memo line of your donation check.

The form is also available from your tax preparer.

More Information . . .

can be found on the Arizona Department of Revenue website, www.revenue.state.az.us or by calling Tax Payer Assistance at (800) 352-4090.

Important Note:Communities In Schools of Arizona does not offer legal or tax advice. Always check with a qualified and licensed professional regarding all matters related to tax or legal issues.