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Verde Valley STO Arizona Tax Credit
Arizona law allows you to directly give your tax dollars to independent schools through a School Tuition Organization (STO), an IRS Tax Exempt Organization.
A contribution to Verde Valley School Tuition Organization (VVSTO) entitles you to a dollar-for-dollar tax credit against your Arizona state income tax obligation. Your tax contribution will provide tuition assistance for qualified students.
Two Credits for Arizona Taxpayers
Original
Tuition Tax Credit Program (ARS 43-1089). The 2026 contribution credit limits:
- Single, Head of Household, Married Filing Separate$787
- Married Filing Jointly$1,570
File with Arizona Form 323.
Switcher (PLUS)
Private Learning Uplifting Students Tuition Tax Credit Program (ARS 43-1089.03). The 2026 contribution credit limits:
- Single, Head of Household, Married Filing Separate$784
- Married Filing Jointly$1,561
File with Arizona Form 348. You may give to this program only after you have met the maximum donation amount for the Original credit.
Donors can claim both the Private School Tax Credit and Public School Tax Credit in the same tax year.
How Does It Work?
- Determine how much you will give according to your liability and the 2026 Maximum Allowed Credits.
- Pay online or send a check payable to VVSTO to Verde Valley School, 3511 Verde Valley School Road, Sedona, Arizona 86351. Giving deadline for 2026 tax year is April 15, 2027.
- Receive a receipt for your contribution, save this for your filing records.
- Record your contribution on your state income taxes using form 323/348.
- Receive a credit on your state income tax return.
More at vvsto.org
- Corporate tax creditCorporations with Arizona state income tax or insurance premium tax obligation can redirect their corporate tax dollars through the low-income corporate tax credit.
- Apply for a scholarshipApplication requirements and the VVSTO scholarship application.
Questions? Contact VVSTO at vvsto@vvsaz.org.
The STO cannot award, restrict, or reserve scholarships solely on the basis of a donor's recommendation. A taxpayer may not claim a tax credit if the taxpayer agrees to swap donations with another taxpayer to benefit either taxpayer's own dependent.
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