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Individuals may receive a $400 tax credit, and couples filing jointly may receive an Arizona state tax credit of up to $800.** There is no need to itemize deductions to claim a credit.
**Arizona State tax credits are available based on your income tax filing status. Valley of the Sun United Way is not a tax advisor. As with any financial recommendation, contact a qualified tax professional for expert advice on your specific tax situation.
Thanks to donors like you, United Way and partners can help provide snack packs for students in food-insecure homes, train after-school program employees to mentor students, and help adults find jobs.
Continue to ACTIVATE for kids, families, and neighborhoods with your help.
There is a 25% deduction available to non-itemizers to leverage BEYOND the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit. Donors are eligible to take this deduction on any dollars that EXCEED the Tax Credit value (up to $400 for individuals, up to $800 for couples, filing jointly) For example: if someone took the $400 credit and they would like to actually donate $1,000, they take the 25% deduction off of the $600 left over after the AZ Charitable Tax Credit is applied. This deduction then aligns to their individual tax bracket.*
*Charitable donations must be made by 12/31/2020 to be eligible for deductions on 2020 taxes. Please consult your tax advisor if you have questions.
Donors who take the standard deduction may also take an “above-the-line” deduction for up to $300 in charitable donations made in 2020. This effectively allows a limited charitable deduction for taxpayers claiming the standard deduction. For example, if you take the standard deduction and give $300 to charity, you will get a $300 tax deduction in addition to the standard deduction.
Importantly, this deduction is available to you, even if you have already taken advantage of the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit! For donors who itemize deductions, the CARES Act also allows you to take a tax deduction of up to 100% of your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) for contributions to qualifying charities in 2020. The new law temporarily lifts the limits on charitable giving from 60% of a taxpayer’s AGI to 100% for 2020. *
*Charitable donations must be made by 12/31/2020 to be eligible for deductions on 2020 taxes. Please consult your tax advisor if you have questions.