HOW IT WORKS
Arizona Tax Credit VS Deduction
TAX CREDIT
Tax credits directly reduce the amount of tax you owe, giving you a dollar-for-dollar reduction of your tax liability. A tax credit valued at $2,000, for instance, lowers your tax lability by the corresponding $2,000.
TAX DEDUCTION
Tax deductions, on the other hand, reduce how much of your income is subject to taxes. Deductions lower your taxable income by the percentage of your highest federal income tax bracket. So if you fall into the 22% tax bracket, a $2,000 deduction saves you $440.
How Much Can You Donate?
Each year the State of Arizona sets the maximum donation amount for Individuals donating to the Private School Tax Credit. If you are unsure of your total liability to the State of Arizona we have a Tax Credit 101 Video helping you find it on your taxes and a helpful Turbo Tax Guide. And as always, talking with a tax professional is recommended.
2026 Single Filers
2026 Married Filers
Recommend Student – School – IBE General Fund
STUDENT
Recommend an Arizona student that attends private school who is not your dependent.
SCHOOL
Donate to a school, such as one in your neighborhood or alma mater.
MOST NEEDED FUND
Our general funds help some of Arizona’s most needy students.
Make Your Donation
IBE accepts multiple donation methods to serve your needs.
ONLINE
Quickly make your donation online via Credit Card!
Download our donation form and mail a check in.
IN PERSON
Stop by our office; we would love to meet you!
PHONE
Give us a ring!
520-512-5438
Apply The Credit
Claim your credit on your Arizona state taxes. If you need help be sure to ask your CPA or contact IBE. Your CPA will want a copy of your receipt from IBE. Our Turbo Tax Guide will help you walk through claiming the credit in Turbo Tax. At IBE we are very educated on Tax Credits but are not CPA’s or financial advisors.