ARIZONA TAX CREDIT
ARIZONA TAX CREDIT
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Turn your state taxes into scholarships for children who need them most.
Blessed Sacrament Tuition STO allows Arizona Taxpayers to redirect a portion of their state income tax to provide tuition assistance for students at our partner schools, including Blessed Sacrament Academy in the White Mountains. It is your money, not more money.
2025 INDIVIDUAL TAX CREDIT LIMITS
Single / HOH / MFS $1,535
Married filing jointly $3,062
These amounts are the combined maximums for the Original and Switcher private school tuition tax credits for the 2025 tax year. Actual credit is limited by your Arizona tax liability.
Blessed Sacrament Tuition STO is a certified School Tuition Organization in Arizona. Please consult your tax advisor for guidance on your specific situation.
How the Arizona Tax Credit Works
How the Arizona Tax Credit Works
Arizona allows taxpayers to redirect a portion of their state income tax to a certified School Tuition Organization like Blessed Sacrament Tuition STO. This is a dollar-for-dollar tax credit, not just a deduction. That means you can support Catholic education in our rural communities without increasing the amount of tax you pay, up to the annual limits and your total state tax liability.
1. Make Your Contribution
1. Make Your Contribution
You make a contribution to Blessed Sacrament Tuition STO. You may do this anytime during the calendar year, and in many cases up to April 15 for the prior tax year (subject to current Arizona law). You may also recommend a school or a student who is not your dependent.
2. Claim Your Arizona Tax Credit
2. Claim Your Arizona Tax Credit
When you file your Arizona income tax return, you report your STO contribution on the state forms for private school tuition tax credits. Your contribution reduces your Arizona income tax dollar-for-dollar, up to the annual limits and your total tax liability.
3. Scholarships Help Students
3. Scholarships Help Students
Blessed Sacrament Tuition STO awards tuition scholarships to qualifying students, with a special mission to serve families in the White Mountains and rural communities. Your participation helps ensure that cost is never the reason a child misses out on a Catholic education.
Important: Your Arizona private school tuition tax credit cannot exceed your total state income tax liability. We encourage donors to consult a tax professional to determine their individual eligibility and tax credit limits.
For Individuals and Married Couples
For Individuals and Married Couples
Arizona allows individual taxpayers to redirect a portion of their state income tax to Blessed Sacrament Tuition STO. This is a dollar-for-dollar state income tax credit, not just a deduction. You can support Catholic education in our rural communities without increasing the amount of tax you pay, up to the annual limits and your total Arizona income tax liability.
2025 Maximum Credit Amounts (Original + Switcher combined)
2025 Maximum Credit Amounts (Original + Switcher combined)
$1,535 for Single, Head of Household, or Married Filing Separately
$3,062 for Married Filing Jointly
These are the total annual maximums allowed to School Tuition Organizations for the 2025 tax year. Your actual available credit may not exceed your Arizona income tax liability. Please consult a tax professional for guidance regarding your specific tax situation.
You may recommend a school or a student who is not your dependent. However, all final scholarship decisions must be made by the STO in accordance with Arizona law.
Corporate Tax Credit Opportunities
Corporate Tax Credit Opportunities
Eligible Arizona corporations may also participate in the private school tuition tax credit program by contributing to Blessed Sacrament Tuition STO. Corporate contributors receive a dollar-for-dollar credit against their Arizona corporate income tax, up to their tax liability and subject to statewide program caps set by the Arizona Department of Revenue.
Available to C corporations and S corporations with Arizona tax liability
Contributions require advance approval through the Arizona Department of Revenue
Corporate funds support needs-based tuition scholarships for qualifying students
Corporate giving can provide significant scholarship assistance for rural families
Blessed Sacrament Tuition STO does not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Donors should consult their own professional advisors regarding eligibility and the tax treatment of contributions.
Blessed Sacrament Academy
Blessed Sacrament Academy
Blessed Sacrament Academy is a K–12 Classical school in the Catholic tradition rooted in Eucharistic spirituality and classical education. The Academy serves families across the White Mountains who desire strong academics, authentic faith formation, and a safe, family-centered environment where children are known and supported.
K–12 Classical education in the Catholic tradition
Students may graduate with an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts
Uniforms are provided at no additional cost
Free daily breakfast and lunch for all students
School buses students within roughly a 35-mile radius
When you take your Arizona tax credit through Blessed Sacrament Tuition STO and recommend Blessed Sacrament Academy, your contribution helps real families in rural Arizona receive a Catholic education that would otherwise be out of reach.
Student Life at Blessed Sacrament Academy
Student Life at Blessed Sacrament Academy
Local Impact
Local Impact
Keeping Classical Education within Reach for Rural Families
Keeping Classical Education within Reach for Rural Families
Blessed Sacrament Tuition STO exists so that cost is never the only reason a child misses out on a Classical education in the Catholic tradition. We serve families in the rural White Mountains and surrounding communities, where incomes are often limited and access to faith-based education can be difficult. Your participation in the Arizona tax credit program allows students to attend schools where they are supported academically, spiritually, and personally.
Provide tuition assistance for families who cannot afford full tuition
Support students from large families and single-parent households
Keep Catholic tradition schools stable in mission-driven communities
Ensure children learn in a safe, faith-filled environment
Strengthen rural Classical education in the Catholic tradition in communities that are often overlooked
Every contribution matters. When many people give through the Arizona tax credit program, students receive the support they need to remain in a strong school community that forms both the mind and the heart.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this an extra donation on top of my state taxes?
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No. This is a dollar-for-dollar Arizona state income tax credit, up to the annual limits and your total Arizona income tax liability. You are choosing to direct a portion of the tax you already owe to Blessed Sacrament Tuition STO instead of to the state general fund.
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Can I recommend a specific school or student?
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Yes. Arizona law allows donors to recommend a school or a student who is not their dependent. However, all final scholarship award decisions must be made by the STO in accordance with state law. We cannot guarantee awards to specific students.
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Can I still take other Arizona tax credits in the same year?
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Many taxpayers are able to take the private school tuition credit in addition to other Arizona credits, such as public school, qualifying charitable organization, and foster care credits, subject to their total tax liability and current Arizona law. Please consult a tax professional for guidance.
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Is there a deadline to make my contribution?
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Contributions may generally be made during the calendar year, and in many cases up to April 15 for the prior tax year, subject to Arizona law in effect for that year. Your receipt will indicate the tax year for which your contribution is eligible.
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Do I need a tax professional to do this?
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While a tax professional is not required, we strongly encourage donors to consult their tax advisor, especially when contributing larger amounts or combining multiple Arizona tax credits.
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How are scholarships awarded?
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Blessed Sacrament Tuition STO awards scholarships in accordance with Arizona law and our board-approved policies, with a special mission to assist families with financial need in the rural White Mountains and surrounding communities.
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Where can I find official Arizona tax credit info and forms?
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You can find current information, limits, and official forms on the Arizona Department of Revenue website:
STO tax credit details: https://azdor.gov/tax-credits/credits-contributions-certified-school-tuition-organizations
Tax forms & instructions: https://azdor.gov/individuals/tax-information-forms
For information on the switcher (Arizona Educational Scholarship Fund), visit https://www.az-esf.org/.
These links provide the most up-to-date guidance from the State of Arizona. Donors are encouraged to consult their tax professional regarding their individual situation.
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