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By telling your friends and family about Swift Youth Foundation and the AZ Charitable Tax Credit opportunity, you can exponentially help to increase the positive impact you are having on youth and teens in our community! Feel free to use the following as a guide to talk about the tax credit with anyone you know, and as always, feel free to reach out to us if you need anything at all (info@swiftyouth.org).
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Basic Info
The Arizona Tax Credit for Contributions to Qualifying Charitable Organizations (formerly known as the ‘Working Poor Tax Credit’) was established by the Arizona State Legislature to provide services such as medical care, childcare, food, clothing, shelter and basic needs for employed families struggling to make ends meet. To encourage charitable contributions specifically for this fund, the state provides a credit of up to $800 for married couples filing jointly (up to $400 for all other filers).
The deadline for qualifying donations: April 15, 2019.
*Updated 3/10/21
Recently, the Arizona Department of Revenue announced that it is reviewing eligibility of many nonprofits for continued inclusion in the Arizona Tax Credit for Contributions to Qualifying Charitable Organizations program. Swift Youth Foundation is one of a few hundred Arizona-based nonprofits current under review. Our AZ Tax Credit eligibility for 2021, and related benefits to taxpayers, is on hold until the review process is completed by the ADOR this spring. Swift’s AZ Tax Credit eligibility and benefits to taxpayers is not affected in tax year 2020. We hope to offer a good news update in the near future. Thank you for continuing to support Swift Youth Foundation!
The deadline for qualifying donations: April 15, 2019.
*Updated 3/10/21
Recently, the Arizona Department of Revenue announced that it is reviewing eligibility of many nonprofits for continued inclusion in the Arizona Tax Credit for Contributions to Qualifying Charitable Organizations program. Swift Youth Foundation is one of a few hundred Arizona-based nonprofits current under review. Our AZ Tax Credit eligibility for 2021, and related benefits to taxpayers, is on hold until the review process is completed by the ADOR this spring. Swift’s AZ Tax Credit eligibility and benefits to taxpayers is not affected in tax year 2020. We hope to offer a good news update in the near future. Thank you for continuing to support Swift Youth Foundation!
FAQ
How do i donate?
You can donate on our website by clicking here, you can mail a check to: Swift Youth Foundation 16099 N 82nd Street, Suite B2A, or you can call us at (480) 443-5645 to give over the phone.
How do i Know if I qualify?
If you have an Arizona tax liability you qualify. If you file your taxes jointly, both spouses can qualify. You no longer need to itemize your tax deductions in order to qualify. *Please consult a tax advisor for expert advice on your specific tax situation
Do i qualify for the credit if i do not owe any taxes at year-end?
Assuming you have a state tax liability, the credit reduces it independently from any tax that you may have withheld during the course of the year. If you withheld an amount equal to or greater than your tax liability, the credit will increase your state tax refund.
If I already gave to the Public or Private Schools tax credits, do I still qualify?
Yes!* The state of Arizona actually offers several different tax credits. If you have Arizona tax liability, you qualify for all of them! Here’s a list of all of the tax credits so you can take full advantage:
- Contributions made or Fees Paid to a Public School - Form 322
- Public School Tuition Organizations – Form 323
- PLUS “Switcher” Tax Credit Program – Form 348
- Public Schools – Form 322
- Contributions to Qualifying Charitable Organizations – Form 321 *Use this to claim your donation to Swift!
- Contributions to Qualifying Foster Care Charitable Organizations - Form 352
- AZ Military Relief Fund – Form 340
How do I file for the credit?
You or your accountant report the name of the Qualifying Charitable Organization (Swift) you donated to, the dollar amount of your donation, and the QCO Code 20358 to the Department of Revenue on Form 321.
HOW DO I VERIFY THE ORGANIZATION I SUPPORT QUALIFIES FOR THE CREDIT?
Visit the Arizona Department of Revenue website to see if an organization is a qualified charity (You'll see us listed as "Swift Youth Foundation"!)
For further information visit: https://www.azdor.gov/About/FAQs/CharitableTaxCredit.aspx
Sample language for email distribution
Hi Friends,
You have probably heard me talk about Swift Youth Foundation at some point or another, and I’d like to share with you this opportunity to help a great organization at no real cost to you! The Arizona Charitable Tax Credit allows you to reduce your taxes up to $800 for married couples filing jointly (up to $400 for all other filers). This is DOUBLE the maximum amount you were allowed to take the credit for in 2015! Everyone who has an Arizona tax liability can take advantage of this credit – even if you don’t itemize or owe money.
Here’s how it works:
To learn more and to donate, go to the Swift website at https://www.swiftyouth.org/taxcredit, call the office at (480) 443-5645, or send a check to: Swift Youth Foundation, 16099 N 82nd Street, Suite B2A, Scottsdale, AZ 85260.
It really is that easy! Please consider helping out this amazing organization by donating!
You have probably heard me talk about Swift Youth Foundation at some point or another, and I’d like to share with you this opportunity to help a great organization at no real cost to you! The Arizona Charitable Tax Credit allows you to reduce your taxes up to $800 for married couples filing jointly (up to $400 for all other filers). This is DOUBLE the maximum amount you were allowed to take the credit for in 2015! Everyone who has an Arizona tax liability can take advantage of this credit – even if you don’t itemize or owe money.
Here’s how it works:
- Make a donation to Swift of up to $800 for married couples filing jointly (up to $400 for all other filers) on or before April 15th, 2019 (see below for ways to donate)
- Report the donation as a credit for 2018 when you file your taxes.
- Receive a credit on your tax return for the amount of your donation.
To learn more and to donate, go to the Swift website at https://www.swiftyouth.org/taxcredit, call the office at (480) 443-5645, or send a check to: Swift Youth Foundation, 16099 N 82nd Street, Suite B2A, Scottsdale, AZ 85260.
It really is that easy! Please consider helping out this amazing organization by donating!
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Facebook: Do you know that anyone with an Arizona tax liability qualifies for the AZ Charitable Tax Credit?! This means that if you donate up to $800 for married couples filing jointly (up to $400 for all other filers) to Swift, the state will credit the full amount of your donation on your tax refund! For more information or to donate go to www.swiftyouth.org/taxcredit.
Twitter: Are you an AZ taxpayer? You can get a credit of up to $800 on your taxes and change a child's life at no cost to you!
Twitter: Are you an AZ taxpayer? You can donate up to $800 at no cost to you! To learn more and donate: www.swiftyouth.org/taxcredit.
Brochures: We have lots of brochures at the Swift office that we would love to share with you! If you have access to a business where you can display the brochures or if you simply want to hand brochures out to your friends and family, please let us know and we will find a way to get them to you! You can call us at 480.443.5645 or email info@swiftyouth.org.
Twitter: Are you an AZ taxpayer? You can get a credit of up to $800 on your taxes and change a child's life at no cost to you!
Twitter: Are you an AZ taxpayer? You can donate up to $800 at no cost to you! To learn more and donate: www.swiftyouth.org/taxcredit.
Brochures: We have lots of brochures at the Swift office that we would love to share with you! If you have access to a business where you can display the brochures or if you simply want to hand brochures out to your friends and family, please let us know and we will find a way to get them to you! You can call us at 480.443.5645 or email info@swiftyouth.org.