TAX CREDITS AT CRAGIN!

PLEASE READ AND PASS THIS INFORMATION 
ON TO YOUR ARIZONA FAMILY AND FRIENDS

Tax dollars can be given directly to Cragin for tax credit instead of sending it to the state.  Your tax credit can make a big difference in our students' lives.  By making a tax credit payment to Cragin, you help support a variety of enriching activities for our students. 

How?

Arizona tax law ARS 43-1089.01 allows taxpayers to take a TAX CREDIT of up to $200 (up to $400 for married joint filers) if you contribute to support extracurricular activities.

What is a Tax Credit?

A tax credit is a dollar for dollar reduction of taxes you owe the state.  The tax credit is credited toward state taxes owed. So you can choose to give your tax dollars to the state or.... directly to Cragin!  For example, if your state taxes are $800 and you make a donation of $400 to Cragin, you will only need to pay the state $400 in taxes.  

Everybody can win!

The tax credit is available to all taxpayers who pay Arizona state taxes.  You do not need to have children in school to take advantage of this credit.  So please encourage relatives and friends who pay state taxes in Arizona to give their tax credit to Cragin!  

What do I need to do?

It's easy! You can:

When can I do this?

Today!  You can make a donation now through December 31, 2010.  December 17th is the last day Cragin will be open before the Winter Recess, so after the 17th you will need to mail your donation, made payable to Cragin Elementary School,  to Tucson Unified School District, Attn: Student Finance Office, 1010 E. 10th St., Tucson, AZ 85719.  Or, you may charge your donation online using the Online Credit Card Form.

How much can I donate?

A single individual or head of household may donate any amount up to $200.  Married couples filing joint returns are limited to a maximum of $400.  Married couples filing separately can claim only half of the credit for each return.  Partial amounts are accepted, as well as payment in installments.     

How do Cragin students benefit?

Tax dollars help support our students in many ways.  For example, your donation may be used for OMA, enrichment programs, Cougar Clubs, library programs, to purchase instruments, provide buses and monies for field trips, etc.