In the spring legislative session, the PLUS/Overflow program gained ground to include more student groups.  Previously, the following 5 categories of students were eligible for the PLUS/Overflow credit: kindergarteners, switchers from Arizona public/charter schools, military dependents, prior Corporate Credit recipients, and prior PLUS/Overflow recipients.  Starting in the 2021-2022 school year, now PLUS/Overflow eligibility also includes […]

AZTO’s next donor recommended award cycle of the 2021-2022 school year is scheduled for November 19th.  Awards will include funding from the Original and PLUS/Overflow credit programs.  Considered recommended tax credit contributions received thru October 31st will be eligible for the November distribution. A 2021-2022 AZTO Application and board approval are required for participation. The […]

AZTO is offering the following Zoom Workshops for the Fall Semester of the 2021-2022 School Year    Join us from the comfort of your own home to learn about the many ways you can secure scholarship funds for your student’s education using the Arizona state tax credit program with AZTO. Registration for the Zoom Workshop is […]

AZTO’s 2021-2022 Application is available for the coming school year.  An annual application is required for student participation. Please apply for your student today.  Apply Now.      

AZTO understands that some families may be seeking other educational options for their students in these unusual times. We want you to be aware that some tax credit program eligibility may be lost if there is a break in your student’s continuous enrollment at the private school. Arizona requires a student to be continuously enrolled […]

On April 5th, Governor Ducey signed SB 1297 moving Arizona’s filing and credit deadlines to May 17th coinciding with the federal filing deadline for tax year 2020.  Arizona donors may now give for tax year 2020 thru Monday, May 17th. See below ADOR Notice. How does the moving of the credit deadline effect award distribution […]

“How the Arizona School Tuition Organization Tax Credits Save the State Money” written by Deborah Sheasby. A newly released report details the cost savings to the State of Arizona from the Tuition Tax Credit Programs.  The report concludes: The tax credit scholarship programs allow tens of thousands of students to attend private schools, a savings […]

The private school tuition tax credit limits adjust annually based on the Consumer Price Index of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area.   The Arizona Department of Revenue publishes these annual credit amounts. Tax Year 2017 maximum credit limits are: Original Tax Credit:  $1,092 for married couples filing jointly or $546 for individuals. PLUS Tax Credit:  $1,085 […]