2026 aRIZONA CHARITABLE TAX CREDIT
SUPPORT LOCAL SENIORS, REDUCE YOUR STATE TAXES
Senior Care Outreach is a certified Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO). Your contribution provides immediate, non-medical in-home care for low-income seniors in our community.
How the Credit Works
Unlike a standard deduction that merely reduces your taxable income, the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction of the actual taxes you owe the state.
If you donate... Your AZ State Tax is reduced by... The Net Cost to you is... $506 (Individual) $506 $0
$1,009 (Joint) $1,009 $0
Three Simple Steps to Claim Your Credit
Step 1: Make a Donation
Give online at www.seniorcareoutreach.org or mail a check. Your donation must be made by April 15, 2027, to qualify for the 2026 tax year.
- Note: Cash donations made between Jan 1 and April 15, 2026, can still be applied to your 2025 return!
Step 2: Receive Your Receipt
Senior Care Outreach will mail or email you an official tax acknowledgement letter. This letter will include our federal EIN and our 5-digit QCO Code: [Your-Code].
Step 3: File Your Return
When filing your Arizona state taxes, simply complete Arizona Form 321 and enter our QCO code and the amount of your donation. You do not need to itemize to claim this credit.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I have to itemize? No. You can take the standard deduction and still claim this credit.
- What if I don’t owe that much in taxes? If your credit is larger than your tax bill, you can "carry forward" the remaining credit for up to five consecutive years.
- Can I give to other credits too? Yes! You can claim the QCO credit (us) in addition to the Private School, Public School, and Foster Care tax credits.
Our Impact
100% of your grant-directed funds go toward providing hours of care—like meal preparation, transportation, and safety checks—for seniors who would otherwise be unable to afford the help they need to stay in their homes.