The New Year is just around the corner, meaning there is still time for last-minute contributors to get in their Arizona State School Tax Credit donations before the deadline runs out Dec. 31.

Those who wish to contribute may make out a check for $400 if married and filing jointly or $200 if single or head of the household, or $150 if married and filing separately.

Tax credit donations can be made generically or a specific school, program, activity, club, etc. may be identified, ensuring every penny goes exactly where the donation is intended. Just fill out the intended recipient (Ex: “Field trips”) in the memo line.

The taxpayer then receives a dollar-for-dollar tax credit from the state of Arizona. If a person owes no taxes, a credit may be carried over for up to five years.

Donations must be received by Dec. 31. See related form for submission details.

Tax credit donations may be mailed or submitted in person to any Fountain Hills Unified School District and Fountain Hills Charter School site.

The Fountain Hills Unified School District will also have a last minute option for those who wish to support their local schools with a tax credit donation.

The FHUSD office and the Fountain Hills High School office will be open during special hours on Tuesday, Dec. 31. The district office will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. while the high school front office will be open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The Fountain Hills Charter School will also make itself available for tax credit donations through winter break.

Principal Karyn Miller invites anyone wishing to make a donation to contact the school at 837-0046 during winter break and leave a message with the school. Someone from FHCS will get back to the caller to set up a delivery/pick-up time for those last-minute donations.