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REVISED NOTICE - STATE TEMPORARY TAX EXPIRES MAY 31, 2013

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:23:02 GMT

Effective June 1, 2013: The Temporary Tax passed by voters in 2010 expires on May 31, 2013. The current state rate of 6.6 percent on most transactions decreases to 5.6 percent beginning June 1, 2013. The state rate for Transient Lodging will decrease from 6.5 percent to 5.5 percent.

NOTICE OF MEETING & AGENDA -- MTCC Meeting (May 24, 2013)

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:36:23 GMT

NOTICE OF MEETING & AGENDA -- MTCC Meeting (May 24, 2013)

Arizona Income Taxpayers April 15 Deadline

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:57:09 GMT

Taxpayers have until Monday, April 15, 2013 to file their 2012 tax return and pay any tax due. You may qualify to file your Federal and Arizona individual income tax return for free. Select the E-Services tab at the top of our home page and select Individuals, or click here for more information. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly are available at locations throughout the Arizona. Go to www.cir.org for information and to find a location near you.

Where’s My Refund

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:57:00 GMT

If you e-File and choose direct deposit, you can expect your refund within 10 days of the date you filed. If you filed a paper return, expect your refund within 12 weeks of the date you filed. Refund status can be obtained by using the automated phone system. Call (602) 255-3381 or toll-free 1-800-352-4090. Have your tax information ready before calling. Or, you can use the “Where’s My Refund” link on our website www.AZTaxes.gov to check the status of your refund.

If you received a Tax Correction Notice due to an adjustment of the withholding amount you reported, click here for more information.

Need Help

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:56:39 GMT

Answers to frequently asked questions about your individual income tax return for 2012, can be found here. Forms and instructions are available to download for free. To avoid errors on your tax return, use the fillable forms that do the math for you. It also provides links to worksheets and tax tables that you’ll need to complete your return. Forms and instructions are available by selecting Forms to the left of this page, then select Individual from the Forms menu. Arizona Individual Income Tax Highlights can be found there too.

2012 Conformity

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:55:30 GMT

Each year the Arizona legislature considers whether to amend Arizona Revised Statutes § 43-105 to conform to changes made to the Internal Revenue Code during the prior year.

Notice: The MTCC meeting being held on Friday, March 29, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. has changed locations.

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:22:07 GMT

Notice: The MTCC meeting being held on Friday, March 29, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. has changed locations. The meeting will now be held at:

The League of Towns & Cities
1820 W. Washington Street, Room #103
Phoenix, Arizona 85007

NOTICE OF MEETING - MTCC Meeting

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 23:20:09 GMT

Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Municipal Tax Code Commission and to the general public that the Municipal Tax Code Commission will hold a meeting open to the public on Friday, MARCH 29, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Arizona House of Representatives, Hearing Room 3, 1700 W. Washington, Phoenix, Arizona 85007.

Farmers and Fishermen that qualify for estimated tax penalty relief pursuant to IRS notice 2013-05 will receive the same relief for Arizona estimated payments

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 22:16:00 GMT

In general, farmers and fisherman that file their return and pay in full any tax due by March 1 are not subject to estimated payment penalties.

Temporary Tax Will Expire After May 31, 2013

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Temporary Tax Will Expire After May 31, 2013

Arizona e-File Update

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:02:27 GMT

Arizona e-File Update

Tax Preparers and AZ Form 8879

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:54:04 GMT

ALERT - Tax Preparers and AZ Form 8879

For TY2012, Arizona has discontinued the use of the AZ8453. Arizona still requires the use of the form AZ8879 if the practitioner PIN method is used or when the taxpayer authorizes the electronic return originator to enter or generate the taxpayer’s PIN on his or her e-filed individual income tax return. The taxpayer needs to sign the AZ8879 in order to comply with Arizona Administrative Code.

The prior notice dated February 5, 2013, incorrectly stated that the federal form 8879 could substitute for the Arizona form.

Change In Arizona Form 140 Series Instructions

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:23:10 GMT

A change has been made in the 2012 Arizona Form 140-series instructions to allow tax practitioners to also use their PTIN (Preparer Tax Identification Number) when completing tax forms. Instructions have been revised on all the Arizona Form 140-series.

Arizona Department of Revenue Electronic Tax Season Opens January 30, 2013

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:26:00 GMT

The Arizona Department of Revenue will piggyback with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announcement regarding the start of the 2013 electronic filing season. Arizona electronic income tax returns are processed and accepted through the IRS first. This means it will not be possible to e-file a state return for Arizona until January 30th because the IRS portal will not open until then. Arizona Department of Revenue will begin processing electronic individual income tax returns beginning on January 30, 2013.

NOTICE OF MEETING - MTCC Meeting

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:42:10 GMT

NOTICE OF MEETING – MTCC Meeting - Friday, January 11, 2013 at 9:00 a.m.

Agenda Item: Phoenix Access to Care Ordinance-Re-discussion as to whether or not this is TPT and belongs in the Model City Tax Code. Notice is hereby given to the members of the Municipal Tax Code Commission and to general public that the Municipal Tax Code Commission will hold a meeting open to the public on Friday, January 11, 2013 at 9:00 a.m.

The meeting will be held at the Arizona House of Representatives, Hearing Room 5, 1700 W. Washington, Phoenix, Arizona 85007.

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE GRANTS RELIEF TO VICTIMS OF HURRICANE SANDY

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:02:05 GMT

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE GRANTS RELIEF TO VICTIMS OF HURRICANE SANDY

Arizona Tax Talk – Information and Registration

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:53:04 GMT

The Arizona Department of Revenue invites you to join other tax professionals at one of the seminars to learn about 2012 tax law updates and other important tax tips to help you and your practice.

Requesting Copies of Tax Documents?

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:19:02 GMT

The Arizona Department of Revenue will move to a flat fee pricing structure when taxpayers are requesting copies of tax documents; one price for certified copies and another for uncertified copies. Form 450 Request for Copies of Tax Documents will be posted to the Forms Page of the website in early December with the change in pricing taking effect on December 17, 2012.

NOTICE OF MEETING – MTCC Meeting

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 22:20:59 GMT

NOTICE OF MEETING – MTCC Meeting - Friday, October 19, 2012 at 9:00 a.m.

Agenda Item: Phoenix Access to Care Ordinance-Discussion as to whether or not this is TPT and belongs in the Model City Tax Code. Notice is hereby given to the members of the Municipal Tax Code Commission and to general public that the Municipal Tax Code Commission will hold a meeting open to the public on Friday, October 19, 2012 at 9:00 a.m.

The meeting will be held at the Arizona House of Representatives, Hearing Room 3, 1700 W. Washington, Phoenix, Arizona 85007.

City of Williams Revises Tax Rate

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 20:33:23 GMT

City of Williams Revises Tax Rate

2012 Arizona Tax Conference

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 22:27:06 GMT

Click the link above to view the various presentations made during the 2012 Arizona Tax Conference that took place August 29-31, 2012 in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Notice For Licensed Tobacco Resellers (LTN 12-01)

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 22:43:51 GMT

On July 6, 2012, President Obama signed into law H.R. 4348, a bill that amends the federal Internal Revenue Code to include, within the definition of a "manufacturer of tobacco products," anyone who "for commercial purposes makes available for consumer use...a machine capable of making cigarettes, cigars, or other tobacco products."

The Arizona Department of Revenue has devised this notice to provide tobacco retailers with information, organized in an "FAQ" format, on how the change in federal law affects their businesses' responsibilities under Arizona law.

Model City Tax Code (MCTC) Startup & Non-Program City Rates Posting

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 23:21:48 GMT

Model City Tax Code (MCTC) will be up and running on our website on July 1, 2012. (http://modelcitytaxcode.az.gov/)

The non-program basic city rates will now be posted on our website. Please refer to the non-program cities website for a complete listing of tax rates. www.azdor.gov/Business/TransactionPrivilegeTax/NonProgramCities.aspx

Tax Corrections Act Signed

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 23:59:51 GMT

On February 28, 2012, Governor Jan Brewer signed SB1045 Tax corrections act; 2012 (Laws 2012, Chapter 3). With the signing of this bill it required DOR to revise Form 304-2 for 2010 and 2011 and Forms 345 and 345-2 for 2011. This legislation will become law 90 days following the close of the 2012 legislative session.

The revised forms and instructions have been posted on the Forms page under Credits.

Volume 2 of the 2011 Booklet X has also been updated to include the revisions of these forms and instructions. Replacement pages for the Booklet X can be found on the Forms page.

Use Tax for Individual Taxpayers

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:36:59 GMT

Use tax is due when tax was not paid on purchases made over the Internet, through toll-free numbers, from mail order catalogs and from out-of-state locations. An individual will use their Arizona individual income tax form to report unpaid use tax. For more info read our Use Tax Factsheet. Also see, Publication 610 and our FAQs for Use Tax.

Arizona Tax Talk - Information

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 07:00:00 GMT

We invite you to join other tax professionals at one of the seminars to learn about 2011 tax law updates and other important tax tips to help you and your practice.

Dates are:

December 6 - Tempe
December 12 - Prescott
December 14 - Phoenix
December 16 - Tucson

To find out more and to register, click here.

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE GRANTS RELIEF TO VICTIMS OF HURRICANE IRENE

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:56:50 GMT

The Arizona Department of Revenue (DOR) will grant administrative relief to taxpayers potentially affected by Hurricane Irene in conjunction with the tax relief provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

NEW PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO REMIT PAYMENT ELECTRONICALLY

Tue, 24 May 2011 16:49:16 GMT

Effective March 1, 2011: Arizona Revised Statute 42-1129 required a taxpayer to remit payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). A taxpayer who is required to make payment by EFT but who fails to do so is subject to a penalty of five per cent prescribed by ARS 42-1125.O. For more information, see Requirement to Remit Payment by EFT under Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS).

Changes to Arizona Withholding for Wages Paid After December 31, 2010

Tue, 24 May 2011 16:49:01 GMT

The Department has revised Arizona Form A‑4 effective for wages paid after December 31, 2010.

NOTICE OF MEETING

Tue, 24 May 2011 16:48:14 GMT

NOTICE OF MEETING - REGARDING THE RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT - Monday, June 6, 2011, at 9 a.m.

The Arizona Department of Revenue will hold a meeting open to the public on Monday, June 6 at 9:00 a.m. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the proposed guidelines and application process for the Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit (A.R.S. §§ 43-1083.02 and 43-1164.03). The meeting will be held at: Arizona Public Service, 400 N. 5th Street, 2nd Floor, South Conference Room, Phoenix, AZ 85072

Answers to Questions for 2010 Tax Year

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:09:21 GMT

April 18, 2011 is due date for Arizona income tax return and tax payment.

To find out what’s new for the 2010 tax year and help answer questions about filing your Arizona Individual income tax return, making payments, filing extensions, refund status and more, click here for answers to your Frequently Asked Questions - "2010 Tax Year".

Payroll Service Company Legislation -- New Statutes (UPDATED 11/01/10)

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 16:42:49 GMT

The Arizona Department of Revenue is hosting an informational meeting on Tuesday November 9, 2010 from 9:00am to 11:00am (Arizona time) regarding the new Payroll Service Provider statutes that were included in HB 2012 during the 2010 session of the Arizona State Legislature.

D. C. Tax Amnesty

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT

The District of Columbia is running a tax amnesty program until September 30, 2010. For details check the website: http://newsroom.dc.gov/show.aspx/agency/otr/section/2/release/20426

IRS Changes to EIN Applications

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:00:00 GMT

The Internal Revenue Service revised Form SS-4, Application for Employer Identification Number (EIN), to clearly identify the applicant’s true owner. Effective January 2010, all mail, fax, phone, and electronic EIN applications must disclose the name and taxpayer identification number of the true “responsible party” for the entity requesting an EIN.

APRIL 18 DEADLINE DRAWS NEAR

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:32:01 GMT

The Arizona Department of Revenue (DOR) is reminding taxpayers that they have less then two weeks remaining until the April 18 filing deadline.

NOTICE TO ALL PAYROLL SERVICE COMPANIES

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT

We have received your inquiries regarding the implementation status of the Payroll Service Company (PSC) registration, concerns about meeting implementation deadlines, and the availability of the final version of the PSC registration technical requirements document.

Arizona Tax Talk – Information and Registration

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:18:33 GMT

The Department of Revenue invites you to join other tax professionals at this year’s Tax Talk Seminars. Seminars are scheduled throughout the State on December 7, 9, 14, and 16.

Payroll Service Company Legislation -- New Statutes

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 22:50:26 GMT

Implementation of Payroll Service Company legislation.

Transaction Privilege Tax License Related Fee Increases Effective 6/15/2010

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Transaction Privilege Tax License Related Fee Increase.

2009 Nonconformity Notice

Fri, 28 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Arizona did not fully conform to the Federal changes made to the Internal Revenue Code in 2009. This notice will help taxpayers determine if their 2009 income tax return is impacted by Arizona’s non-conformity.

Mandatory Changes to Arizona Withholding for Wages Paid after June 30, 2010.

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Senate Bill 1185 (Laws 2009, 1st Reg. Session, Chapter 2) amended the amounts required to be withheld for Arizona withholding purposes. Through June 30, 2010, the amount required to be withheld was a percentage of federal withholding. For amounts withheld on or after July 1, 2010, the amount required to be withheld will no longer be a percentage of federal withholding. Amounts withheld on or after July 1, 2010, must be based on a table prescribed by the department.

Taxpayers in the Military -- Update

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Taxpayers in the Military

Spouses of Active Duty Military Members -- New

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Summary of Active Duty Military Members

When to expect your refund if you filed a paper income tax return?

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT

If you filed a paper income tax return and expect a refund, it can take up to twelve weeks to receive it. For a faster refund next year, try filing electronically with your refund sent to you via direct deposit. E-filed tax returns are easy to prepare, are processed much quicker, and you can receive your refund in as little as ten days with direct deposit.

Please don’t forget that April 15^this the due date for filing!

2009 Arizona Exempt Organization Information

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:33:06 GMT

2009 Arizona Exempt Organization Information

2009 Arizona Individual Income Tax Highlights

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:32:46 GMT

2009 Arizona Individual Income Tax Highlights

2009 Arizona Corporate Income Tax Highlights

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:32:07 GMT

2009 Arizona Corporate Income Tax Highlights

Reductions to Arizona Withholding Tax

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT

House Bill 2287 allows employees to request that their employer reduce their withholding by the amount of the tax credit the employee will qualify for and be entitled to claim for contributions to charitable organizations when filing their tax return.

Looking to Order Forms?

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:04:16 GMT

Due to budget constraints, the Arizona Department of Revenue is no longer accepting orders for tax forms. The 2009 tax forms will be available for download from the department’s website beginning the week of December 14, 2009. Please visit our Forms Page.

Arizona Withholding Changes effective January 1, 2010

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Arizona Withholding Changes effective January 1, 2010
Senate Bill 1185 amended the amounts required to be withheld for Arizona withholding purposes.

2009 Legislative Summaries

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:59:26 GMT

2009 Legislative Summaries provides a brief summary of the 2009 tax-related legislation impacting the Department of Revenue (DOR).

Virginia Tax Amnesty

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT

The State of Virginia is running a tax amnesty program from October 7 to December 5, 2009. For details check the website http://www.GetSquareVA.com.

Oregon Tax Amnesty

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT

The State of Oregon is offering a Tax Amnesty Program. This opportunity is offered for a limited time. For details check the website http://www.oregontaxamnesty.com

KERR - NOTICE OF HEARING ON FINAL SATISFACTION OF JUDGMENT

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT

The Arizona Tax Court, Honorable Dean Fink, will hold an evidentiary hearing on April 26, 2010, at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 412, East Court Building, Superior Court of the State of Arizona. The purpose of the evidentiary hearing is to take evidence concerning the performance of the terms of the Settlement Agreement approved by the Arizona Tax Court on August 4, 2006 and to consider the parties' request for judicial approval of a final satisfaction of judgment.

Changes to Tax Credits for Contributions to Qualifying Charities

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Governor Brewer signed into law HB 2286 on July 10, 2009, which amends A.R.S. § 43-1088 regarding tax credits for contributions to qualifying charities. The law, which goes into effect on September 30, 2009, affects both taxpayers and charitable organizations. For details on those changes, click here. All requests from charitable organizations will now be reviewed under the criteria of the new law.

Treatment of 2008 Federal Net Operating Losses Carried Back

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:42:37 GMT

Answers questions regarding the Treatment of 2008 Federal Net Operating Losses Carried Back Based on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 [issued September 17, 2009]

AZDOR Message Regarding Informational Returns

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Effective on January 1st Information Return penalties will change. If you file the A1-R, Form 165, Form 120S (when the S Corporation is not subject to tax), or Form 99, you need to be aware of these changes. The penalty for failing to file, filing late (including extensions) or filing an incomplete Information Return is $100 for each month, or part of a month, that the failure continues, up to a maximum penalty of $500. Additional information on the penalties is available in the instructions for the forms or from Taxpayer Information and Assistance at 602-255-3381.