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“The One Big, Beautiful Bill, signed into law on July 4, 2025, also created some tax planning opportunities by making some changes to the federal law limiting charitable contributions for higher-income taxpayers and expanding them for non-itemizers for the 2026 tax year,” Blunt said. “Before making an election to claim contributions made in 2026 on your 2025 Arizona return, you may want to factor in how this new law will impact you in 2026 to determine which year will yield the highest benefit.” Kimberly Peute, the CEO of Parkinson Wellness Recovery | PWR!, said tax credit contributions are also a great way to ensure that donations stay local and support our community. “Arizonans have a unique opportunity to effectively direct some of their tax dollars through donations to qualified charitable organizations each year. This allows residents to support organizations they know and trust and also benefit from a credit on their state tax returns,” she said. “Tax credits create a powerful cycle of generosity and impact. When donors know their contributions not only support the causes they believe in, but also reduce their tax burden, they are encouraged to give more, and to give annually. At Parkinson Wellness Recovery, we see people improve every day in our rehab and exercise programs. Donations help sustain these life-changing services and increase access for those in our community who need it most.” For a complete list of qualifying charitable organizations and qualifying foster care organizations, visit azdor.gov/tax-credits/ contributions-qcos-and-qfcos . Organizations are also added on an ongoing basis, so it may be worth your time to check back before year-end and again before April 15, 2026 — the last day 2025 tax credit contributions can be made. Photo courtesy of COPE Community Services, Inc. TAX CREDIT GIVING GUIDE | FRONTDOORS MEDIA 13