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Arizona Tuition Tax Credit

TEMPO 2010 Tax Credit Form - Coming in Fall

F.A.Q.'s

Who can donate to TEMPO? § Out of state family and friends may make tax deductible contributions. § Arizona businesses may make tax deductible donations. § Arizona residents may make tax credit donations. What is a tax credit donation? Arizona allows a dollar for dollar credit for donations made to scholarship organizations (like TEMPO) supporting public or private schools (like Tempe Montessori School). Donations of up to $500 for individuals and up to $1,000 for married couples filing jointly are credited directly off of State owed taxes. Where do I donate? Hand deliver donations to the office at the school in an envelope marked to TEMPO. Mail donations to TEMPO at P.O. Box # 41191, Mesa AZ 85274-1191. When do I donate? Any time before December 31st in order to receive the credit for this tax year. Donations must be postmarked or received prior to the end of the calendar year. Why should I donate? Tax Credit donations are used exclusively to fund scholarships to students at the elementary school. The more people who donate, the more scholarships are available. How do I donate? § Checks, Cashier's Checks or Money Orders made payable to TEMPO § Credit Cards: Visa, Master Card, and Discover only How are scholarships awarded? § Financial need § Volunteer involvement in school and TEMPO activities, including fund raising efforts * Families may not donate on behalf of their own child; donations may be made to the general scholarship fund, or with a recommendation of a child in need of a scholarship. ** Children must be 5 years old by August 31st, 2010 (the following school year) to qualify for a scholarship. Some preschoolers with disabilities may also qualify. With the help of families and friends of Tempe Montessori School, TEMPO aspires to provide full or partial scholarships to all elementary aged children, making the school accessible to anyone interested in and dedicated to a unique Montessori education.

Rachel Streiff has set aside these times to meet with families to discuss the Tuition Tax Credit. Please use this opportunity to get the answers to all of your questions and find out what the Tution Tax Credit is all about. Group A: Families with 1 or more child(ren) who will be 5 years or older before September 1st, 2010 (qualified for scholarship). Dates will be posted at start of 2010 Fall Semester Group B: Families who do NOT have children who will be 5 years or older before September 1st, 2010 (not qualified for tax credit scholarship). Dates will be posted at start of 2010 Fall Semester

2010 Informational Meeting Dates

Tuition Tax Credit Chair

Rachel Streiff