Turn the Alabama taxes you already owe into scholarships for students in your own backyard.
Help families with financial need afford a school where their child can thrive. Every approved dollar you give to Scholarships for Kids can reduce your Alabama income tax by a dollar. Alabama’s program is open now. Plan your gift before December 31 to make it count toward your 2026 taxes.
Leave your details to arrange a conversation with our team about your 2026 gift.
Calculate your potential 2026 Alabama tax credit.
Use your household income after Alabama income adjustments.
Optional. Enter other deductions confirmed by your tax adviser. Standard deductions and exemptions are already included.
in potential scholarship support, subject to your actual return.
Simplified estimate. Unentered deductions and other credits may reduce this amount.
For general information only. This estimate is not tax advice. Confirm your eligibility and available credit with your tax adviser before contributing.
Planning information, not tax advice or a credit reservation. Assumes an eligible taxpayer with no prior SGO credits in 2026. Individuals, including joint filers, have a $100,000 annual cap. C corporations have no separate dollar cap. Credits are limited by tax liability, approval and statewide availability.
The income mode uses published Alabama rates, standard deductions and exemptions. It assumes a full-year resident and applies only the additional deductions you enter. It excludes other credits, special tax treatments and tax-table rounding. C corporation estimates use 6.5% of Alabama taxable income. Ask your tax adviser to confirm your 2026 liability.
Alabama program detailsAlabama’s scholarship tax credit is available now. Leave your contact details and our team will follow up promptly to find a time to talk through your year-end gift.
You don’t need to know your contribution amount yet. We’ll help you understand the steps, coordinate with your tax adviser and get ready to reserve your credit.
Donations are received and administered by Scholarships for Kids. SFK determines student eligibility and scholarship awards. Tax treatment depends on your circumstances. Consult your tax adviser before contributing.
Scholarships for Kids helps families with financial need access education that fits their children, across a broad community of Alabama schools.
Jacori’s mother credits SFK with making it possible for him to get the support he needed at Valiant Cross Academy. In her 2023 story, she describes his progress in reading and math, and a school community built on compassion and brotherhood.
Jacori PierceValiant Cross Academy · Montgomery
An SFK scholarship made St. Rose Academy possible for Anthony’s family. His mother, Ana Flores, shared in 2023 that he was happier, had made good friends and felt supported by teachers who cared about his learning.
AnthonySt. Rose Academy · Birmingham
Marquis describes feeling safer at Primer, where he can focus on learning in a supportive school community.
MarquisPrimer student
Addison attended Northside Methodist Academy with SFK support from first grade. Now, she plans to study nursing and bring that same care to others.
Addison ForresterNorthside Methodist Academy · Dothan
In her SFK Empowered Forward story, ’Anahyah shares how scholarship support helps her pursue college, build a career and work toward creating opportunities for others.
’Anahyah StovallSFK Empowered Forward recipient
Kryst describes a more relaxed school experience at Primer, with opportunities to explore new activities.
KrystPrimer student
School and student stories from Scholarships for Kids and Primer for All. SFK determines scholarship eligibility and awards; gifts are not guaranteed to support a featured school or student.
A real person can walk you through every step, alongside your tax adviser.
Confirm your Alabama tax liability and choose an amount that fits. Our calculator is a starting point.
Use My Alabama Taxes to reserve an available credit for a contribution to Scholarships for Kids.
Send your matching gift to SFK within 30 days. Keep your confirmations and claim the approved credit on your tax return.
Make a plan for December 31. Start early so there’s time to reserve your credit and complete your 2026 gift. Statewide credit availability is limited.
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