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What a Difference $400 Can Make...
Make next year less taxing!
Make a $400
donation to Catholic Charities Community Services to further its mission of
assisting the community's working poor and reduce your state tax liability with
a dollar-for-dollar tax credit*. Not only will you help Catholic
Charities in assisting the community's poor, but you will also receive a
charitable deduction on your federal return*.
When
you give to Catholic Charities, your
donation stays in Arizona
and helps those who really need assistance with basic needs, including:
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food
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clothing
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shelter
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childcare
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emergency assistance
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medical care
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job training and placement
What YOUR $400 can provide:
- Food for a homeless family of four for a month
- Shelter for a month for a woman and her children who are escaping domestic violence
- Mattresses and bedding for families who open their homes to foster children
- Backpacks and supplies for ten children entering Headstart education
- Job training and counseling for a young woman fleeing a life of prostitution
- And so much more!
* Must itemize to receive state
tax credit and federal charitable deduction. $400 per married couple filing
jointly; $200 per single filer or head of household. See your tax advisor for
details.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Catholic Charities help the working poor?
Catholic Charities has been serving the working poor of Arizona for over 75 years. We aid the
impoverished, shelter the homeless and help the disenfranchised.
We are a certified, qualifying agency for the tax credit by the State of Arizona. Last year, Catholic Charities served
nearly 80,000 Arizonans, providing over
$30 million worth of services.
Can I still take the school and tuition tax credits?
Yes! The working poor tax credit is different from the school tax credits. You can donate up to $400 to the working poor; up to $1,000 for private school tuition; and $400 for public school extra-curricular activities.
Combine all three for significant savings!
What’s the difference between a tax credit and a tax deduction?
A tax deduction is an expense that reduces taxable income a certain percentage. A tax credit, on the other hand,
reduces your tax liability dollar-for-dollar. In other words, if you owe
$400 in state taxes and take the credit, you owe nothing. If you owe nothing and
take the tax credit, you receive a $400 refund.
Do I have to give $400 to get the tax credit?
No. You may donate any amount up to your limit and receive the credit; up to $400 if you are married and filing jointly, or $200 if you are married and filing separately or a single taxpayer or head of household.
For example, if you give $100, you will be eligible for a tax credit of $100. If you give $600, you will be eligible for up to a $400 tax credit
(married, filing jointly), as well as a state tax deduction for any amount you donate over the tax credit limit. Of course, your entire contribution is also eligible as a tax deduction
if you itemize your federal tax return.
How do I document my contribution?
We will send you a letter confirming your contribution to support your
qualification for the tax credit.
How do I file for the credit?
Simply complete AZ Form 321. It is included with tax materials provided by the State of Arizona.
If you are unsure if you qualify for the tax credit, contact your tax advisor.
Where can I get more information about the tax credit?
You can check the Arizona Department of Revenue website at www.azdor.gov/brochure/710.pdf, or by calling Taxpayer Assistance, 602.255.3381 or 800.352.4090.
Catholic Charities is a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and gifts are tax deductible as provided by law, and is a qualified charitable organization for the Arizona Working Poor tax credit. Please note that Catholic Charities is not a tax advisor. Please contact a qualified tax advisor for advice on your personal tax situation.
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