What is a State Tax Credit?

The State of Arizona Tax Credit program allows you to allocate your tax dollars to Cherokee Elementary.

DID YOU KNOW… Arizona state law allows you to receive a tax credit of up to $200 for single filers and $400 for married filers for contributions to a public school designated for extracurricular activities? This mean taxpayers may help Cherokee AND reduce their state tax bill at the same time, by the same amount. This is an incredible “WIN/WIN”. Support Cherokee at literally NO cost to you!

Any Arizona tax payer can participate. You must take advantage of the great opportunity before the year ends.

Donations/Checks must be postmarked by April 15, 2024.

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DONATE ONLINE: SUSD Tax Credit

Contributions can also be made by cash or check.

Please print and fill out the Tax Credit Form (Formulario del Credito Tributario) if you are paying by cash or check.

Checks should be made payable to Scottsdale Unified School District and can be mailed directly to the school (Mail checks to Cherokee Elementary, 8801 N. 56^th Street, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253) or to the Education Center located at 7575 E. Main Street, AZ 85251.

PLEASE NOTE: General Extracurricular*

* Money that is contributed to the general extracurricular account gives Cherokee the most flexibility and allows teachers, administration, and Site Council to choose how to best allocate the funds.

Please contact Charlotte Flynn at cherokeeaptfundraising.com with any questions or to learn how to participate.

How to Make a One-Time Tax Credit Contribution

1. Visit donate.susd.org
2. Select the School from the drop down box
3. Select the item from the drop down box
4. Enter a memo or student name (not required)
5. Enter Amount
6. Click Buy
7. You may select multiple schools and items
8. When finished click Checkout
9. Verify your items and amounts on the Summary screen then click Pay
10. Enter your customer information then click Pay
11. Enter your payment information
12. Click Pay
13. To receive a receipt - enter your email address and click submit
Please note that Tax Credit payments are NOT refundable.

How to Set Up Recurring Tax Contributions

1. Visit touchbase.susd.org
2. Sign In using contributor user name and password. If you do not have sign in credentials, scroll down and create an account under For Guest Users. Do not sign in using a student sign in.
3. Once signed in, click on your name, as the person you are shopping for
4. Click Recurring Purchases
5. Click Add - upper left corner
6. Select School and Tax Credit Item from the Item dropdown
7. Select Amount - Note amount is the amount per recurring payment not the total amount to contribute
8. Select Frequency - Weekly, Monthly, Every Two Weeks etc.
9. Select a Start Date for the recurring purchases to start.
10. Select the number of occurrences or leave at 0 for payments to recur indefinitely
11. Complete the payment information section
12. Click Save button
Please note that Tax Credit payments are NOT refundable.

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