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REVISED NOTICE - STATE TEMPORARY TAX EXPIRES MAY 31, 2013
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 (307 reads)


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.

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NOTICE OF MEETING & AGENDA -- MTCC Meeting (May 24, 2013)
Monday, May 13, 2013 (358 reads)


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

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Arizona Income Taxpayers April 15 Deadline
Friday, April 12, 2013 (32452 reads)


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.

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Where’s My Refund
Friday, April 12, 2013 (298549 reads)


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.

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Need Help
Friday, April 12, 2013 (22253 reads)


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.

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2012 Conformity
Friday, April 12, 2013 (1745 reads)


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.

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Notice: The MTCC meeting being held on Friday, March 29, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. has changed locations.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013 (1800 reads)


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
 

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NOTICE OF MEETING - MTCC Meeting
Monday, March 18, 2013 (1959 reads)


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.

 
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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
Friday, February 15, 2013 (2906 reads)


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.

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Temporary Tax Will Expire After May 31, 2013
Wednesday, February 13, 2013 (7453 reads)


Temporary Tax Will Expire After May 31, 2013

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Arizona e-File Update
Friday, February 08, 2013 (18462 reads)


Arizona e-File Update

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Tax Preparers and AZ Form 8879
Tuesday, February 05, 2013 (6058 reads)


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.
 

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Change In Arizona Form 140 Series Instructions
Friday, January 18, 2013 (9648 reads)


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.

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Arizona Department of Revenue Electronic Tax Season Opens January 30, 2013
Friday, January 11, 2013 (5355 reads)


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.

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NOTICE OF MEETING - MTCC Meeting
Friday, December 21, 2012 (5684 reads)


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.

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ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE GRANTS RELIEF TO VICTIMS OF HURRICANE SANDY
Friday, November 02, 2012 (3129 reads)


ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE GRANTS RELIEF TO VICTIMS OF HURRICANE SANDY

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Arizona Tax Talk – Information and Registration
Thursday, November 01, 2012 (10525 reads)


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.

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Requesting Copies of Tax Documents?
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 (13885 reads)


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.

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NOTICE OF MEETING – MTCC Meeting
Friday, October 05, 2012 (12144 reads)


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.

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City of Williams Revises Tax Rate
Monday, October 01, 2012 (2769 reads)


City of Williams Revises Tax Rate

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