Arizona Charitable Tax Credit
What Is The Arizona Charitable Tax CREDIT
The Arizona Tax Credit allows taxpayers to support organizations like the Military Support Foundation (MSF) while reducing their state tax liability. Instead of paying the full amount to the Arizona Department of Revenue, individuals can donate to MSF and receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit, effectively directing their tax dollars to help active-duty military and their families. This means your contribution goes directly to programs like care packages for deployed service members, events for military families, or the free food pantry for service members in need. It's a simple way to make a meaningful impact in your community while fulfilling your tax obligations.
How Does It work?
Through the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit, Arizona taxpayers have a unique opportunity to support organizations like the Military Support Foundation while benefiting from a dollar-for-dollar reduction in their state tax liability. Individuals can donate up to $495 if filing as a single taxpayer or up to $987 if filing jointly, and Arizona will deduct the full amount from what they owe in state taxes.
How to redirect your AZ taxes to MSF (QCO 22807)
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Choose your amount
Up to $495 single / $987 married filing joint for 2025. -
Donate to MSF
Make a cash contribution (online or check) and note QCO Code 22807. Cash gifts are what qualify. -
Save your receipt
Keep the receipt with the date and amount for your records. (You’ll need it when you file.) -
Claim the credit on your return
File Arizona Form 321 (Credit for Contributions to Qualifying Charitable Organizations) and enter MSF – QCO 22807. -
Know the deadline
Donations made Jan 1, 2025 – Apr 15, 2026 can be claimed on your 2025 AZ return (your choice which year to apply those Jan–Apr gifts). -
No itemizing required
You do not have to itemize to claim this credit. -
Gave over the cap?
Any unused credit carries forward up to 5 years.