Arizona Tax Credits

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Arizona Tax Credits

What is an Arizona Tax Credit?

A tax credit is an amount that directly reduces the Arizona state taxes you owe, dollar for dollar. Instead of sending that money to the state, you can direct it to Arizona students through the Private School Tax Credit. Individual taxpayers can claim up to $3,131 married filing jointly, or $1,571 filing single, for the 2026 tax year. If you have sufficient Arizona state tax liability, the credit reduces what you owe dollar for dollar.

Why take advantage

Dollar for dollar. If you have sufficient Arizona state tax liability, the credit reduces what you owe dollar for dollar.
You choose the impact. Direct your credit to a specific school, student, or program instead of the general fund.
Recommend a school. The Private School Tax Credit lets you recommend the school your dollars support.
You have until the deadline. Donations made through April 15 can be claimed on the prior tax year.

The Private School and Corporate Tax Credits, explained

What is the Arizona Private School Tax Credit?

The Arizona Private School Tax Credit lets individual taxpayers direct state tax dollars to a Certified School Tuition Organization (STO), which awards tuition scholarships to K-12 students at private schools. You can recommend a school, and if you have sufficient Arizona state tax liability, every dollar you give reduces what you owe dollar for dollar — up to $3,131 for married filing jointly, or $1,571 filing single, for the 2026 tax year.

Maximum credit: $3,131 (married filing jointly)

Donations made through April 15 can be claimed on the prior tax year.

For families

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Private School Scholarships

Families with students attending private school can apply for tuition scholarships funded through IBE's individual and corporate tax-credit programs. Applications are reviewed during each award cycle, so families are encouraged to apply early and have their documents ready.

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