Tuition Tax Credit

You can help needy students attend TCA without spending a dime by utilizing the tuition tax credit program. The due date for giving for the 2011 tax year is April 15, 2012, but please don't wait to give. Many TCA students need scholarships now in order to stay in school! Plus, anything given after March 15, 2011 can't be applied to the 2011-2012 school year.

Don't forget about the corporate tax credit. The individual tax credit is limited to a maximum of $1000 for couples and $500 for a single person, but with the corporate tax credit there is no cap until the whole state gives $20 million. We have never reached that cap. Click here to download a brochure with more information so you can see if the business you own or are an employee of qualifies.

How to use the individual tuition tax credit:

1. Find out how much state tax you owed last year
   If you filled out AZ form 140, look at line 20 (if 140A then line 25; if 140EZ then line 15
2. Donate that amount (up to the limit) to a tuition tax credit organization
   The limit allowed is $500 for individuals, $1000 for married couples
   Donate to TOPS online or by check
3. Fill out AZ form 323 when you do your state taxes
4. Cash your refund check to get every dollar back

  TOPS for Kids Website
  Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization (ACSTO)
  Corporate Tuition Tax Credit Brochure