What is The Arizona Charitable Tax Credit?

It’s a financial donation credit that lets Arizona taxpayers redirect part of their state income taxes to certified charities instead of paying that amount to the state.

If you owe Arizona income taxes, your donation, up to allowable tax credit limits adjusted annually, reduces your taxes owed dollar-for-dollar as a tax credit.

Effectively this allows you to have a say in how some of your taxes are used to help the community.

Homeless ID Project is a tax credit eligible charity
QCO code: #20296

Why It Matters

IDs are required for employment, housing, healthcare, and education.

Your donation makes it possible for individuals and families to rebuild their lives with dignity and independence.

Donate – Claim – Impact

How the AZ Tax Credit Works

Your Gift. Your Credit. Your Choice. It’s super simple and here’s how it works…

✅ Donate to Homeless ID Project, any amount up to $495 single or $987 married (2025 tax credit limits). Thank you!

✅ Claim the Charitable Tax Credit on your Arizona income tax filing using our QCO code: #20296

Multiple types of Arizona tax credits – school, foster care, QFCO, and QCO can be used in the same year, maximizing your voice in government.

You are using these tax dollars your way. You get to decide!

Always consult with your tax advisor for tax matters.

frequently asked questions

Include Form AZDOR 321, use QCO code 20296 (charity tax credit form) and Form 301 (totals all types of tax credits – school, QCO, QFCO, and others) with your Form 140 return. Most e-file programs include it automatically. 

Note: for donations that you receive an AZ tax credit, you can not itemize that portion of any charity donation on your federal return.

No. Donations can be made any time during the year, and up to April 15th for the prior tax year. Recurring monthly donations are also an option.  Donations made between Jan 1 and April 15th can be claimed as tax credits for the prior tax year or current.

Absolutely. You don’t need to make a single lump-sum donation. We have a monthly payment option.  Multiple donations that total up by the deadline qualify.

Yes.  After you donate, we’ll send you an email with a receipt showing the donation and the QCO code. Keep that receipt for your tax filing.

Yes. IDs and birth certificates are the first step to housing, employment, and stability. Something as small as a $16 donation can help someone get an ID and start working.

You can give any amount up to the maximum. Many like to donate up to their tax credit amount.  You can make monthly donations, rather than the full amount, if you prefer.

Yes, when you donate, you’ll need to use the organization’s Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO) code on Arizona Form 321. We’ll provide you with the code and donation receipt to include with your tax filing.

All four charitable tax credits categories can be used in the same tax year!  Even if you already used your public, private, or foster (QFCO) charitable giving tax credits. All of these four charitable giving tax credits can be applied cumulatively against owed taxes of an equal or greater amount.