More than 1.6 million taxpayers have filed their Arizona individual income tax returns. Individuals must file and pay before the individual income tax deadline on Tuesday, April 15, 2014.
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Thursday, January 16, 2014
If you have been purchasing cigarettes prior to August 12, 2012; over the internet, by phone or mail order, you may be receiving a letter from the Cigarette Tax Unit.
For Voluntary Compliance, please call (602) 716-6230 and penalties may be waived.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
The Arizona Department of Revenue invites you to join other tax professionals at one of the seminars to learn about 2013 tax law updates and other important tax tips to help you and your practice.
Dates are:
Friday, October 11, 2013
Earlier this year, the IRS issued a ruling allowing all married same-sex couples to file a joint federal income tax return, regardless of the laws of the state in which the couple resides. The Arizona Constitution defines marriage as the union of one man and one woman. A same sex couple who was married in another state or country but who resides in Arizona is therefore required to file separate Arizona income tax returns as single or, if qualified, head of household.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
NOTICE OF MEETING & AGENDA - MTCC Meeting (September 20, 2013)
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
The Arizona Department of Revenue is combating the growing epidemic of a particular type of tax fraud whereby individuals file false income tax returns using stolen or fictitious taxpayer information. Over the past fiscal year, the Department of Revenue has stopped over $31.8 million dollars in fraudulent refunds from being sent out.
Thursday, July 11, 2013
The recently enacted HB 2324 (Laws 2013, ch. 27) amends A.R.S. § 42-5069 and A.R.S. § 42-6004 to create an exemption from taxation under the commercial lease classification for leases of real property between affiliated companies, businesses, persons, or reciprocal insurers.
Friday, July 5, 2013
In response to the effects of the Doce and Yarnell Hill fires, the Arizona Department of Revenue (DOR) will grant administrative relief to taxpayers. Explaining the reason for the policy, DOR Director John Greene said dealing with the disaster is the number one priority and the goal is to alleviate any tax concerns of anyone affected by these tragedies.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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.