TC AZ is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) Charity - AZ QCO Code 22218
The Arizona Tax Credit Program and TC AZ
What does it mean that Tremble Clefs Arizona is NOW a Qualifying Charitable Organization?
Credit for Contributions to Qualifying Charitable Organizations
This individual income tax credit is available for contributions to Qualifying Charitable Organizations that provide immediate basic needs to residents of Arizona who receive temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) benefits, are low income residents of Arizona, or are individuals who have a chronic illness or physical disability. The tax credit is claimed on Form 321. The maximum credit allowed is $800 for married filing joint filers and $400 for single, heads of household, and married filing separate filers.*
The preceding paragraph was copied from the Arizona Department of Revenue’s web page. Why is this information provided to you?
August 6, 2020, Tremble Clefs Arizona received a letter from the State of Arizona Department of Revenue stating that we have met all the criteria to be considered a Qualifying Charitable Organization. We are now eligible to be part of what is commonly referred to as the Arizona Tax Credit Program. This means that Arizona residents can use donations to TC AZ for tax credit when taxes are owed to the State of Arizona. The 2020 maximum credit for an individual against Arizona taxes is $400; for a married couple filing jointly it is $800.
I’m not going to offer you tax advice, however I would like to tell you how this affects the Arizona income tax that I pay. My income, while modest, is large enough that the State of Arizona requires me to pay an income tax. This income tax is my Arizona tax liability. A number of years ago, my tax preparer told me that if I donated within limits, to qualified charities and schools, I could claim a tax credit for the amount of the donation. This credit would dollar for dollar, reduce my tax bill. In other words, either pay the state or donate to a school program or qualified charity.
How does that affect Tremble Clefs Arizona? My wife and I file our taxes jointly and for 2020 can donate any amount up to $800 to Tremble Clefs Arizona and my tax bill is reduced by that donation amount. If I were single, or filing taxes separately, I could donate up to $400.
I have converted most of my Arizona tax liability to donations for schools and charities for over 10 years. The way I see it, this allows me to decide how my tax dollars are spent - directly to the state to decide or use some of it for a worthy charity or school.
You may qualify to take advantage of this program, and may decide to convert part of your Arizona state tax obligation to a donation to Tremble Clefs Arizona. If you have made a donation to Tremble Clefs Arizona since January 1, 2020, that donation may qualify. You need to keep your receipts for the donations.
If you are interested, I would suggest that you speak to your tax consultant. Tremble Clefs Arizona has been issued QCO CODE 22218. This code is also listed on the Arizona Department of Revenue website.
Please consider the personal relationship you have with Tremble Clefs Arizona, your own Arizona tax situation, and the financial challenges of Tremble Clefs Arizona.
By Tim Sheehan
* Arizona Department of Revenue; source of quote at beginning of the article. The State explains the program and has included the “List of Qualifying Charities” for 2020. You will see Tremble Clefs Arizona listed as a QCO.
https://azdor.gov/tax-credits/contributions-qcos-and-qfcos
Tim states “I have found a complete guide to Arizona Tax Credits. This guide, prepared by the Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation is lengthy, but definitive.”
https://phoenixchildrensfoundation.org/2019-arizona-charitable-tax-credit-guide/
WE DEPEND UPON YOUR DONATIONS
Your support and contributions will enable TREMBLE CLEFS ARIZONA to meet our goals in providing music therapy to people with Parkinson's disease. Large or small, we appreciate your donation.
If you wish your donation to be earmarked for a special group, please fill out the section below and press send. If not, Tremble Clefs will use it in the area of greatest need.
Donate by mail
Step 1
Make check payable to: "Tremble Clefs Arizona"
Step 2
INFORMATION WITH YOUR CHECK
With the check please include the following information: your name, address, and phone number. The check should be made out to "Tremble Clefs Arizona." Send your check to the P.O. box address given below.
Want to designate one choir? There is a line "for" at the bottom of your check, if you wish to donate to a specific group, write in the name of the group: Original; West Side; North West; or South East.
If you simply wish the funds to go where Tremble Clefs has the greatest need, leave the for line blank OR write "TC AZ Board."
If you are donating in honor of or in memory of someone, refer to the "Memorial Donations" section above. You will need to add the required information in your mailing.
Step 2 - Our Mailing Address for Donations
Tremble Clefs Arizona
P.O. Box 1161
Sun City, AZ 85372
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When shopping at Smile.Amazon.com, Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to Tremble Clefs Arizona at no cost to you!
donate when you shop at fry's grocery stores
Fry’s Community Reward Program
The Fry’s Community Reward program has helped numerous local nonprofit organizations here in Arizona. Tremble Clefs Arizona has enrolled and is now a new member of Fry’s Community Rewards. The process is simple: our supporters shop using their Fry’s V.I.P. Card and we receive a rewards check.
Many of you already use your V.I.P. Shopper’s Card at Fry’s and Fry’s Marketplace grocery stores. To participate in supporting TC AZ at Fry’s, your purchases are tagged to us by your V.I.P. Card. If you shop at Fry’s, they issue you this card for free. Since the rewards system tracks purchases when you shop at Fry’s using your V.I.P. Shopper’s Card, your V.I.P. card must be registered with Tremble Clefs Arizona as your designated community charity.
TC AZ benefits when you shop at Fry’s IF your V.I.P. card has been registered online.
How do you do this? Follow the steps to register your V.I.P. card online.
If you do not have a Fry’s online account, follow these steps to register it online:
1 - Go to www.frysfood.com
2 - Click on “Register”
3 - Enter your email address and create a password
4 - If you are ask to “Select Your preferred store” you may do so.
5 - Click on “Create Account”
6 - Enter your Fry’s V.I.P. card number and your name
7 - When taken to the Account Summary page, at the left side there are choices, click on “Community Rewards”
8 - You will see a box “Find an Organization” - type in “Tremble Clefs Arizona” & search
9 - A box will appear with Tremble Clefs Arizona and the Sun City Post Office address and a blue “enroll” box, click it and you will see a “Donation Summary” chart showing you are enrolled in Tremble Clefs Arizona
And now you enrolled so when you shop at Fry’s using your V.I.P. card, a small % will go to Tremble Clefs Arizona.
Already have a Fry's Online Account? See below on how to register your VIP card to benefit TC AZ.
If you have a Fry’s Online Account:
1 - Go to www.frysfood.com
2 - Click on “My Account”
3 - Sign in as you have set up your account with your email address and your password
4 - You will see choices listed on the left, click on “Community Rewards”
5 - You will see a box “Find an Organization” - type in “Tremble Clefs Arizona” & search
6 - A box will appear with Tremble Clefs Arizona and the Sun City Post Office address and a blue “enroll” box, click it and you will see a “Donation Summary” chart showing you as enrolled in Tremble Clefs Arizona
And now you enrolled so when you shop at Fry’s using your V.I.P. card, a small % will go to Tremble Clefs Arizona.
If you wish to change from one charity to another, you may do so online.
If you are already have a Fry’s Online Account and have an existing Charity listed for your Community Rewards and at some time wish to change it to Tremble Clefs Arizona, you may do so by following the steps and going to “Community Rewards” where you will see your “Donation Summary” box and a choice at the bottom which says “Change Organization.”