What is the Arizona state tax credit for public schools? Arizona law provides a tax credit for contributions made to public schools in Arizona to support extra curricular activities. You can help Brimhall students and lower your tax bill with a contribution. The state tax credit is available to all taxpayers, and you do not need a child enrolled at Brimhall to take advantage of this state credit. Your neighbors, family, and friends can all take advantage of this savings and help our school in the process.

A tax credit is different from a deduction because you may subtract the whole contribution from your Arizona state tax bill. An individual may contribute as much as as $200, and a couple filing jointly as much as $400. Your contribution will remain at Brimhall and will be used for student programs such as educational field trips, classroom enrichment, and after-school tutoring.

How can you make a contribution? Donation forms are available in the school office or on the internet at http://www.mpsaz.org/main2/eca/index.html. Choose Brimhall as your school of choice, complete the contribution form and return in with your payment, check or credit card, by the Web, mail, or by drop-off to the school. You will be mailed a receipt for your use at tax time. All contributions must be post marked by December 31, 2008, to be eligible for this year's tax credit.