Tax Credits
Tax Credits
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What is a tax credit? Can I still deduct my donation? What changes with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act? How do Arizona Tax Credits work?
Tax benefits for giving to charity can be confusing. Whether you've a veteran donor or just getting started, we're here to make things simple. When you give to BGCAZ, you're changing lives and taking advantage of tax benefits—a true win-win!
Recent Changes tot Taxes & Giving
Congress recently passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—a sweeping piece of tax legislation that continues to reshape how individuals and families can support the causes they love.
Now that many of these changes are taking effect in 2026, more everyday donors may be able to benefit from tax-advantaged giving, including people who don’t typically itemize deductions. At the same time, other provisions may reduce or limit certain tax benefits compared to previous years.
That’s why giving strategically in 2026 matters more than ever. A gift to BGCAZ can help strengthen life-changing programs for local kids and teens—while also helping you take advantage of available federal and Arizona tax benefits this year.
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More Donors Get Tax Breaks This Year
This year, people who take the Standard Deduction—or don't itemize their tax deductions—will be able to deduct donations. Single filers can deduct up to $1,000, and married couples can deduct $2,000. This means far more people can take advantage of tax benefits for supporting BGCAZ this year.
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Arizona's Tax Credit is Still Available
In Arizona, you can reduce your state taxes and help local kids when you give to BGCAZ. On top of federal tax benefits, donors can claim a dollar-for-dollar credit for gifts to Qualifying Charitable Organizations (QCOs) like BGCAZ. The limits for this credit change each year.
In 2026, single filers can claim up to $506, and married couples can claim up to $1,009. In other words, if you owe $400 in state taxes, you can give $400 to BGCAZ "instead," all the way up to the yearly limits.
All About Tax Credits
Understanding tax-advantaged giving doesn’t have to be complicated.
Whether you’ve claimed a charitable deduction before or you’re hearing about Arizona’s tax credit for the first time, the basic idea is simple: when you give to a qualified nonprofit like BGCAZ, you can reduce what you owe in taxes while helping kids in your community.
Some benefits come from the federal government (charitable deductions), and others come from the state (Arizona’s Qualifying Charitable Organization, or QCO, tax credit).
These programs are designed to make generosity easier. Below, you’ll find answers to common questions about how tax-advantaged giving works—no accounting degree required.
Still Have Questions? Let's Talk!
Tax stuff can be confusing! We can't give you tax advice, but we're happy to point you in the right direction when it comes to giving to BGCAZ.
Call Tim, our VP of Resource Development: +16027572641
