ECA FAQ

You can help the Red Mountain Marching Band AND lower your taxes by making a donation.

What is an ECA state tax credit donation and where does the donation go? ECA stands for extracurricular activities, and if specified, these donations help fund the operations of the marching band. 100 percent of your donation goes directly to the schools to benefit students through marching band. None of the money is used for overhead.
What is a tax credit? A tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction in the actual tax owed. For example, if you owe $800 in state income taxes and you donate $400 to a public school for extracurricular activities, you may subtract the $400 from your Arizona state tax bill and pay the state just $400. Please note: ECA donations are not refundable. A tax credit is a full refund of your money provided you have a tax liability equaling or exceeding your donation.
Does the ECA state tax credit donation apply to my 2022 or 2023 taxes? January 1 through April 15 of a calendar year can be used as a tax credit on either the prior year’s tax return or current tax year. For example, qualifying contributions made to a Mesa Public school January 1, 2023 to April 15, 2023 may be used as a tax credit on either your 2022 or 2023 Arizona income tax return. Contributions made from April 16 to December 31 would be eligible only for 2023 state tax filings. To be eligible for a state tax credit for 2022, your contribution must be received or postmarked by April 15, 2023.
Who is eligible to contribute? This tax credit is available to all individual Arizona taxpayers whether they have children in school or not. An individual can contribute and receive a tax credit for any amount up to $200, or a couple filing jointly may contribute up to $400. Please reach out to extended family and friends to see if they are willing to contribute.
Do I have to donate the full $200 or $400? No, you may donate up to your $200 or $400 limit in installments during the calendar year or donate it at one time. Any individual who pays Arizona State income tax can donate; you do not need to live in the Mesa Public Schools boundaries.
More Information can be found on the Mesa Public Schools website: http://www.mpsaz.org/community/eca/ Make your donation online at http://www.mpsaz.org/community/eca/ by selecting the “Donate Online” button and following the instructions. Please ensure to select Red Mountain High School, Your Student’s Name, ECA Tax Credit Contribution, 8122 Band-ECA.
Feel free to contact Ms. Hamilton, Red Mountain High School Band Director, with any questions: jehamilton@mpsaz.org

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