If you plan on filing a tax extension (yes, me too), but haven't done your Arizona tax Credit contribution yet, you have until April 18 for that also! Not sure how much to give? It's dollar for dollar...give to the State or give to a qualifying organization, so use last year AZ Amount Due to estimate how much to give. Don't worry about giving too much - it will carry over to next year if you are "too generous"! Though understand each has it's own MAX donation...and of course in each year you can't TAKE (give :) ) more credits than you OWE.

There are several kinds of Credits you can take, according to where your heart and passion lies. Then within each category there are LOTS of qualifying options. Each one has a page to use to donate for the credit. 

Not sure who to give to? The Arizona Department of Revenue provides an updated list of qualifying foster care organizations that are eligible for each type of credit.  

 

1) Foster Care Charitable Organization (www.azdor.gov/Portals/0/RefundCredits/CertifiedFosterCareCharities2016.pdf),

2) Public School Credit (www.azdor.gov/TaxCredits/SchoolTaxCreditsforIndividuals.aspx),

3) Private School Credit (https://www.azdor.gov/Portals/0/RefundCredits/sto_i_list.pdf),

4) Additional “PLUS” Private School Credit (allowing donors to receive credit for contributions over and above the original private school tax credit),

5) Arizona Charitable (Working Poor Tax Credit) (https://www.azdor.gov/Portals/0/RefundCredits/CertifiedCharities2016.pdf),

6) The Arizona Military Family Relief Fund Credit (https://dvs.az.gov/mfrf).

The list too big and want a suggestion? 

 

Submission page for Christian Family Care: https://cfcare.org/featured/tax-credit-google  

The maximums for the Foster Care Charitable Organization, Contribution amounts eligible for credit: $500 for single filers/ $1,000 for joint filers.

Be blessed My Purposeful People! Heather
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International Women's Day - AEC Seeks to Equalize the Life of Women in Southeast Asia

Bali - Pura Batu Bolong At Tanah Lot #1 Vibrant,
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#‎InternationalWomensDay‬, ‪#‎March8th‬, celebrates women's achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. I'd like to bring attention to and celebrate programs that intervene in very unequal and unstable situations culturally, politically, economically and crossing international lines, to give women who have to least chance of success a chance.

Classic Angkor Wat Silhouette And Reflection At Sunrise,
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Abundant Eight Creative gives 20% of sales to ‪#‎WorldVision‬ Internationals programs that prevent and intervene in the ‪#‎sextrade‬ specifically in ‪#‎Thailand‬, ‪#‎Cambodia‬ and ‪#‎Bali‬ / ‪#‎Indonesia‬ . www.AEC.pixels.com
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To Do in Arizona on February 25th (and feel like you are in the DR at the same time)

On February 25, 2012 – two ways to celebrate Dominican Independence Day (Their 168th!)

Choice #1 - The Seventh Annual Dominican Festival in Scottsdale, Arizona

4 pm – 2 am Ocean 7, 1420 N. Scottsdale Rd. (at McDowell Rd. – Papago Plaza)
$15 in advance http://www.facebook.com/FestivalDominicanoArizona#!/FestivalDominicanoArizona

Choice #2 - A fundraiser for after school, youth prevention programs - if you know me you know I not only beleive in this kind of thing, but I did it!

This Phoenix event includes a speaker, dinner and dancing, a high end event.

GRAN GALA DOMINICANA
http://www.bellaqdancestudio.com/

On February 25, 2012 Bella Q Dance Studio will be hosting a Dominican Gala Dinner in celebration of the Dominican Republic Independence Day, which is celebrated on February 27th of each year. The event will include great entertainment, culture, colorful costumes, traditional music and Dominican cuisine. We are extending invitations to many Dominican born baseball players and Alumni from various Mayor League Baseball teams, to honor them as we celebrate their culture.

Among our guests is National Police Sports Director, Colonel Jacobo Mateo Moquete from the Dominican Republic, who is an active member of the Latin American Police Officer’s Association. Additionally, Vice Consul of the Dominican Republic, Ms. Arelis Reynoso, a proponent for encouraging philanthropic endeavors within the community, and proud mother of the Atlanta Hawks NBA star, Al Horford will also be attending. A special invitation has also been sent out to the Consul of Mexico, El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala. We are extending our invitation to all diverse leaders in Arizona to support this event, and together make a difference in our community.

Our guest speaker Roberto Ramirez is a former professional baseball player within various teams such as: the Giants, Seattle, Oakland, Baltimore, and is currently a successful teacher in California. One of our goals during this event is to strengthen the cultural diversity in Arizona by increasing awareness of the success Latinos and all immigrants bring to the United States. Please join as we celebrate culture, ethnicity, and diversity in Arizona.

Date: Saturday February 25, 2012
Location: The Cedars Banquet Hall, 1702 E. Northern Ave. Phoenix, AZ. 85020
Time: 6:00 pm to 12:00 am
Performances: From Puerto Rico, Mexico, Panama, Spain, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Tahiti and Bella Q Kids.

For more information contact:

Denise Ceballos Viner, Bella Q Dance Studio
10171 N. 19th Ave. Suite #7, Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 350-0268
http://www.bellaqdancestudio.com/