Private School Tax Credit
The Institute for Better Education is a Certified School Tuition Organization dedicated to removing financial barriers to K-12 education.
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Arizona Tax Credits
Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori
Make a difference at Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori with tax credits
Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori is a warm and inviting small private Montessori school established in 1995, dedicated to nurturing preschool and kindergarten children aged 2.5 to 6 years. With our unwavering focus on early childhood education, our skilled staff members are true experts in guiding your child's growth and development, making AFM the premier choice for preschool and kindergarten in the Phoenix area.
Make a difference at Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori with tax credits
Arizona Corporate Tax Credit
Eligible C corporations, S corporations, LLCs taxed as S corporations, and Arizona insurance companies can direct their state tax liability through IBE to fund private-school scholarships.
All donations are processed via the Institute for Better Education (Private School Tax Credit). If you utilize the links on this page, our school or students at our school will be the beneficiary of those donations.
Arizona Tax Credits
What is an Arizona Tax Credit?
A tax credit is an amount that directly reduces the Arizona state taxes you owe, dollar for dollar. Instead of sending that money to the state, you can direct it to Arizona students through the Private School Tax Credit. Individual taxpayers can claim up to $3,131 married filing jointly, or $1,571 filing single, for the 2026 tax year. If you have sufficient Arizona state tax liability, the credit reduces what you owe dollar for dollar.
Why take advantage
- Dollar for dollar. If you have sufficient Arizona state tax liability, the credit reduces what you owe dollar for dollar.
- You choose the impact. Direct your credit to a specific school, student, or program instead of the general fund.
- Recommend a school. The Private School Tax Credit lets you recommend the school your dollars support.
- You have until the deadline. Donations made through April 15 can be claimed on the prior tax year.
The Private School and Corporate Tax Credits, explained
What is the Arizona Private School Tax Credit?
The Arizona Private School Tax Credit lets individual taxpayers direct state tax dollars to a Certified School Tuition Organization (STO), which awards tuition scholarships to K-12 students at private schools. You can recommend a school, and if you have sufficient Arizona state tax liability, every dollar you give reduces what you owe dollar for dollar — up to $3,131 for married filing jointly, or $1,571 filing single, for the 2026 tax year.
Maximum credit: $3,131 (married filing jointly)
What are the Arizona Corporate Tax Credits?
Arizona's Corporate Tax Credit Program allows eligible C corporations, S corporations, LLCs taxed as S corporations, and insurance companies that pay Arizona premium tax to receive a dollar-for-dollar state tax credit for contributions to IBE. These contributions fund scholarships for low-income students and students who are disabled or displaced. A business may recommend an eligible private school — but not a specific student — and IBE manages the required Arizona Department of Revenue preapproval.
How it works: The process begins with a short application. IBE guides the business through the required preapproval and contribution process.
Donations made through April 15 can be claimed on the prior tax year.
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Private School Scholarships
Families with students attending private school can apply for tuition scholarships funded through IBE's individual and corporate tax-credit programs. Applications are reviewed during each award cycle, so families are encouraged to apply early and have their documents ready.
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