tax credits; public school
fees
HB 2139 allows persons who claim a credit for public school fees to make a contribution up until April 15th of the following year in which the credit is claimed.
In 1997, the Legislature allowed a nonrefundable individual income tax credit, in lieu of a deduction, of up to $200 for any fees paid by a taxpayer to a public school for extracurricular activities beginning in tax year 1998. Beginning with the 2001 tax year, married filing joint filers will be able to donate up to $250 and receive a tax credit.
All subtractions, deductions and credits allowed by Arizona must have occurred in the tax year in which the subtraction, deduction or credit is claimed. This bill will allow contributions to public schools for extracurricular activities to be made on or before April 15th of the following calendar year. This will have the effect of allowing persons to make public school contributions after December 31st of the tax year in which the claim is made.