The credit is available only to individuals. You report the name of the Qualifying Foster Care Charitable Organization you donated to as well as the dollar amount of your donation to the Department of Revenue on Form 352. You must also total your nonrefundable individual tax credits on Form 301 and include all applicable forms when you file your tax return. Donors now must reference our QFCO Code: 10043.

Taxpayers filing as “single” and “head of household” status may claim a maximum credit of $526. Taxpayers filing as “married filing separate” may claim a maximum credit of $526. Taxpayers that file as “married filing joint” may claim a maximum credit of $1,051.

No. Starting with the 2013 tax year, you do not have to itemize deductions to claim a credit for contributions to a Qualifying Charitable Organization. For 2012 and prior, you were required to itemize deductions on your Arizona return in order to claim a credit for contributions to a Qualifying Charitable Organization.

You may only claim a tax credit for your charitable contribution on your Arizona state return if the organization you donated to is considered a Qualifying Charitable Organization (Boost a Foster Family is a Qualifying Foster Care Charitable Organization!).

You cannot claim both a deduction and a credit for the same charitable contribution on your Arizona return.

The Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit is only a dollar-for-dollar reduction on your Arizona State taxes. Consult with your tax professional for questions about deductions on your Federal Return.

If you are an Arizona resident, charitable tax credit dollars may be carried forward for up to five years, reducing future tax liability.

If you are a resident of another state, your donation will be tax deductible as Boost a Foster Family is a 501(c)3.

Yes! Taxpayers may combine several tax credits each year:
Arizona Foster Care, Working Poor, Private School and Public School.

Boost a Foster Family QFCO Code: 10043

Donors must use this code when filing their Arizona Tax Return.