Step 1
Donate to St. Vincent de Paul to support needy families in Arizona.
Step 2
File your taxes and claim the credit by using AZDOR Form 321
Step 3
Receive your tax credit! (up to $987)
How is a credit different from a deduction?
A deduction reduces the amount of your income upon which the tax is determined. A credit reduces your tax liability as if you had already paid the tax.
Below are simplified examples that demonstrate the difference.
TAX DEDUCTION EXAMPLE
Mary and John earned $50,000 this year. They made an $987 gift to ABC Charity. Although ABC Charity is a nonprofit 501(c)3, it is not a Qualifying Charitable Organization for the tax credit. Mary and John can take a deduction for their gift which, after itemizing deductions, reduces their taxable income by $987. Their tax liability is now based on $49,013.
TAX CREDIT EXAMPLE 1
Betty and Ralph earned $50,000 this year. They made an $987 gift to SVdP which is a Qualifying Charitable Organization for the tax credit. Their Arizona tax liability based on $50,000 in earnings is $1,680. They can take an $987 credit against their tax liability reducing it to $742.
$1680 Betty and Ralph's original AZ tax liability
− $987 AZ Charitable Tax Credit
$693 Betty and Ralph's final AZ tax liability
TAX CREDIT EXAMPLE 2
Sam and Linda earned $50,000 this year. They made an $987 gift to SVdP which is a Qualifying Charitable Organization for the tax credit. Their Arizona tax liability based on $50,000 in earnings is $1,680. Their payroll withholding for state taxes was $1,500. After applying their tax credit for their gift to SVdP, they received a refund of $807.
$1680 Sam and Linda's original AZ tax liability
− $987 AZ Charitable Tax Credit
$693 Sam and Linda's final AZ tax liability
− $1500 Payroll Withholding
$807 Refund due Sam and Linda
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Carla Stafford, a dedicated flight attendant for 22 years, found joy in sharing her warm smile with every passenger she served. However, after facing numerous health challenges including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and anxiety rooted in an abusive relationship, Carla had to rely on medications that took a painful toll on her dental health, ultimately leading to the loss of her teeth. Despite these hardships, Carla is determined to reclaim her smile, which she views as a meaningful gift to share with others. With the compassionate support of ongoing dental care at St. Vincent de Paul's Delta Dental of Arizona Oral Health Center, Carla now feels hopeful for a brighter future and the chance to smile again.
At a time when Guillermina was expecting her third child and facing financial challenges, she sought support at St. Vincent de Paul’s NextPhase Family Dining Room, where she found crucial help with meals and essentials like diapers for her children. Over the years, the dining room became more than just a place to get a hot meal and turned into a second home where her children grew up. Today, as her circumstances have improved, Guillermina gives back as a volunteer, helping to prepare and serve meals each night as a way of expressing her gratitude.
Kenneth Gutierrez found a fresh start at Ozanam Manor, St. Vincent de Paul’s transitional housing program for seniors, veterans, and adults living with disabilities experiencing homelessness. After his wife's death, Kenneth struggled to cope with his loss, which led to incarceration and challenges in finding a place to live without any support systems. Ozanam Manor offered him a second chance and a place to find stability and hope through a warm bed, meals, a dedicated social worker, and a Workforce Training Program. With the wraparound services, Kenneth graduated from the program and transitioned into his own apartment. Today, he works as a service coordinator at De Paul Manor, SVdP’s new 100-bed transitional housing facility, helping others find their path forward.