“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 […]

AZTO’s next award cycle for all participating schools of the 2019-2020 school year is scheduled for March 19th.   Awards will include the funding from the Original and PLUS/Overflow credit programs.   A 2019-2020 AZTO Application and board approval are required for participation.  The deadline to submit an application for this award cycle is February 28th. Considered […]

AZTO’s is still accepting applications for the 2019-2020 school year.  Only one annual submission per participating student is required. The deadline to apply for the 2019-2020 school year is February 28th, 2020.  AZTO’s 2020-2021 application will become available on March 18th, 2020.    

2019 Private School Tuition Tax Credit Limits The Original Tax Credit Limits are: $1,138 for married couples filling jointly or $569 for individuals. The PLUS Tax Credit Limits are:  $1,131 for married couples filling jointly or $566 for individuals. The Total Private School Tax Credit Limits are:  $2,269 for married couples filling jointly or $1,135 […]

In 2012, the IRS Exempt Organizations Office created a video describing their perspective on state tax credit programs, recommendations, and restrictions governing the program. Arizona Tuition Organization (AZTO) is in compliance with state and federal regulations regarding School Tuition Organizations.  Please see the below link to view the video.  It is just under four minutes. […]

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 […]