Arizona Department of Revenue - Agency Platform https://azdor.gov/ en Arizona Department of Revenue and Code for America Announce Free e-Filing Pilot for Qualified Individual Taxpayers https://azdor.gov/news-center/arizona-department-revenue-and-code-america-announce-free-e-filing-pilot-qualified <h1 class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Arizona Department of Revenue and Code for America Announce Free e-Filing Pilot for Qualified Individual Taxpayers</h1> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang="" about="/user/14" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">[email protected]</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Tue, 10/17/2023 - 10:52</span> <div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_and_crop_large/public/2023-05/NewsReleaseImage_full_0.png?h=8df65bd1&amp;itok=mzqbqrNv" width="1150" height="450" alt="News Release Header" typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-scale-and-crop-large" /> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p dir="ltr">The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) and Code for America today announced a landmark partnership giving eligible Arizona individual taxpayers a new way to e-file their taxes for free in 2024. Arizona is one of a small handful of states participating in the pilot of the <a href="https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-advances-innovative-direct-file-project-for-2024-tax-season-free-irs-run-pilot-option-projected-to-be-available-for-eligible-taxpayers-in-13-states">IRS Direct File program</a>, which gives taxpayers an option to e-file their federal tax returns directly for the first time in US history.</p> <p dir="ltr">While the IRS Direct File program is for federal returns only, Arizona has chosen to join the pilot program, by providing a service that integrates state tax filing with IRS Direct File, a major step in creating a seamless federal-state system. </p> <p>The Arizona filing software is being built by Code for America, a civic tech nonprofit that works with community leaders and governments to build equitable, accessible digital tools and services. Eligible Arizona taxpayers will be able to use this platform for the 2024 tax season.</p> <p dir="ltr">“At the Arizona Department of Revenue, we are continuously seeking out ways to make filing taxes simpler, easier, and more seamless,” said Arizona Department of Revenue Director Rob Woods. “We believe that by joining the IRS Direct File Pilot program, we will bring a valuable and welcome service to Arizona’s taxpayers. For those who qualify, this will be a helpful option to file in the coming tax season.”</p> <p dir="ltr">“Code for America will work shoulder-to-shoulder with Arizona to create a free and easy way for Direct File users in the Grand Canyon State to file their state taxes,” said Amanda Renteria, CEO of Code for America. “This will put Arizona on the leading edge of tax filing in America. Solving state filing is central to the IRS’s Direct File pilot, and Code for America is thrilled to work with our partners to demonstrate a way forward. Together, we are building a cohesive and seamless system for tax filers and helping Arizonans access the refunds they are owed.”</p> <p dir="ltr">With this pilot program, once eligible taxpayers have finished their federal returns using Direct File, they can opt to e-file their state tax return through the platform developed by Code for America and ADOR. Eligibility to participate in the <a href="https://codeforamerica.org/statefile" saprocessedanchor="true">Direct File pilot</a> will be limited to filers reporting only certain types of income and claiming limited credits and deductions.</p> <p>Arizona is one of only four states joining this innovative effort. Other participating states include New York–which is also partnering with Code for America—along with Massachusetts and California. By working with the IRS, these first states will help set the foundation for a seamless federal-state Direct File system with the goal that it be scaled across the nation in the coming years.</p> <p dir="ltr">For more information, visit <a href="https://codeforamerica.org/statefile" saprocessedanchor="true">Code for America’s information page</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>About Code for America</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Code for America is the leading civic tech nonprofit that works with community leaders and governments to build equitable, accessible digital tools and services. Founded as a non-profit in 2009, Code for America believes that government can work for the people, and by the people, in the digital age. We work with government at all levels across the country to make the delivery of public services equitable with technology. We work with community organizations and governments to build digital tools, change policies, and improve programs. Our goal: a resilient government that effectively and equitably serves everyone.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>About the Arizona Department of Revenue</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">The mission of the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) is to serve its taxpayers. The Department funds Arizona’s priorities through excellence in innovation, exceptional customer experience, and public servant-led continuous improvement. ADOR is dedicated to providing accessible tax guidance, resources, and support to individuals, businesses, and tax professionals, ensuring that tax administration and collection processes consistently meet taxpayer needs.</p> <p> </p> </div> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 17:52:53 +0000 [email protected] 11802 at https://azdor.gov Arizona Families Tax Rebate Now Available https://azdor.gov/news-center/arizona-families-tax-rebate-now-available <h1 class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Arizona Families Tax Rebate Now Available</h1> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang="" about="/user/13" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">[email protected]</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Tue, 10/03/2023 - 15:41</span> <div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_and_crop_large/public/2023-05/NewsReleaseImage_full_0.png?h=8df65bd1&amp;itok=mzqbqrNv" width="1150" height="450" alt="News Release Header" typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-scale-and-crop-large" /> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Governor Hobbs recently signed Senate Bill 1734 approving Arizona Families Tax Rebate to Arizona residents who meet the requirements.</p> <ul><li>If you are an Arizona resident, you meet the criteria if you:</li> <li>Filed an Arizona full-year resident personal income tax return for tax year 2021;</li> <li>Claimed at least one dependent tax credit on your tax year 2021 return;</li> <li>Filed your 2021 tax year Arizona personal income tax return as the only taxpayer on your single, married filing separate, or Head of Household return, or as the primary or first-listed taxpayer, if you filed a married filing jointly return; and</li> <li>Had at least $1 in Arizona personal income tax liability in tax year 2021, 2020, or 2019.</li> </ul><p> </p> <p>See updates and frequently asked questions at <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="4f35552f-647e-4104-879d-7415c4fa5011" href="/node/11776">https://azdor.gov/individuals/arizona-families-tax-rebate</a>.</p> </div> Tue, 03 Oct 2023 22:41:17 +0000 [email protected] 11797 at https://azdor.gov Arizona Department of Revenue Named to “Top Companies to Work for in Arizona” for Second Year in a Row https://azdor.gov/news-center/arizona-department-revenue-named-top-companies-work-arizona-second-year-row <h1 class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Arizona Department of Revenue Named to “Top Companies to Work for in Arizona” for Second Year in a Row</h1> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang="" about="/user/13" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">[email protected]</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Tue, 07/11/2023 - 11:30</span> <div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_and_crop_large/public/2023-05/NewsReleaseImage_full_0.png?h=8df65bd1&amp;itok=mzqbqrNv" width="1150" height="450" alt="News Release Header" typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-scale-and-crop-large" /> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>PHOENIX, AZ – Arizona Capitol Times, Best Companies Group, and BestCompaniesAZ announced today that the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) has earned a spot on the 11th annual list of <em><strong>2023 Top Companies to Work for in Arizona</strong></em> for the second consecutive year.</p> <p>This highly selective list is the result of comprehensive, anonymous employee surveys measuring culture, work environment, leadership, and employee pride and satisfaction, combined with rigorous evaluations of workplace practices, policies, benefits, and demographics.</p> <p>“The Arizona Department of Revenue is honored to receive this award for the second year in a row, and all the credit goes to our incredible people,” <strong>said Rob Woods, Director of the Arizona Department of Revenue.</strong> “We have a diverse team with a culture of inclusion who daily display that they care about one another, lift each other up personally and professionally, and are consistently seeking excellence in their service to Arizona’s taxpayers. We are grateful that our people and culture have been recognized and are looking forward to the coming year as we celebrate this achievement and incorporate new initiatives for our team members.”</p> <p>ADOR offers a healthy work-life balance and a culture of personal and professional development, with educational opportunities and in-house training. The Department excels at helping our team members find meaningful, fulfilling careers with us. We recognize our people in several ways, highlighting those who exemplify our agency’s Core Values of Commit to Excellence, Care About Each Other, and Do the Right Thing. ADOR truly thrives in our collaboration and open communication. We excel in being transparent with each other and bringing everyone to the table. Our leaders are coaches, encouraging input from all and helping teams discover solutions to foster our culture of continuous improvement. At ADOR, we know we aren’t just developing employees; we’re developing leaders.</p> <p>To join our amazing team, visit our <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="9a01650c-a2d6-48f9-b95c-fc71bec693df" href="/node/870">Careers page</a>.</p> <p>For complete details about the Top Companies to Work for in Arizona award, visit: <a href="http://www.TopCompaniesArizona.com">www.TopCompaniesArizona.com</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><em>Tuesday, July 11, 2023</em></p> </div> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 18:30:00 +0000 [email protected] 11780 at https://azdor.gov Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid this Individual Tax Season https://azdor.gov/news-center/top-10-mistakes-avoid-individual-tax-season <h1 class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid this Individual Tax Season</h1> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Fri, 03/10/2023 - 03:30</span> <div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_and_crop_large/public/2023-05/NewsReleaseImage_full_0.png?h=8df65bd1&amp;itok=mzqbqrNv" width="1150" height="450" alt="News Release Header" typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-scale-and-crop-large" /> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong>Phoenix, AZ—</strong> As we are nearing two months into tax season, the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) would like to share the top ten errors we are seeing that cause individual income returns to reject or require additional review, leading to delays in processing.</p> <p>Filing your return by mail opens up the possibility of the following issues and more. Many of the mistakes can be avoided by <a href="/e-file-services">e-filing</a> a return. Filing electronically is easier, faster, more accurate and more secure than filing by paper.</p> <ol><li><strong>Matching Filing Status:</strong> The filing status does not match the information provided in the rest of the return. If you are filing married separately or jointly, include spouse information in the same order as last year (if applicable), and retract it if you are filing single or head of household. Compute deductions and tax tables based on your filing status. </li> <li><strong>Different Tax Year Forms:</strong> Attaching mix-matched individual income tax year forms and supporting documents with the front page of the current tax year form, along with crossing out the tax year and marking another tax year, is unacceptable. You must submit all the same individual income tax year forms together.</li> <li><strong>Missing Return Information:</strong> Sending incomplete returns makes it difficult, if not impossible, to process. A return must be completed in its entirety and with accuracy for ADOR to process, including essential items like full name, taxpayer identification number, address, and filing status.  </li> <li><strong>Error in Calculation:</strong> It is common to miscalculate amounts when doing taxes on your own. <a href="/forms/individual">Fillable, calculating forms</a> do the math for you and are scanned into our system for quicker processing.</li> <li><strong>Interpreting in Handwriting:</strong> ADOR does its best to decipher taxpayers’ handwriting, but it can be challenging. If filing a paper return, use fillable forms and print with black ink and on white paper; this way, ADOR staff does not have to interpret handwriting.</li> <li><strong>Mistake in Tax Credit Codes:</strong> Using an incorrect Qualifying Charity Code on Form 321, Public School CTDS Code on Form 322, or Qualifying Foster Care Charity Code on Form 352. Verify the <a href="/tax-credits/contributions-qcos-and-qfcos">charity codes</a> and the <a href="/tax-credits/public-school-tax-credit">school codes</a>.</li> <li><strong>Absent Tax Recapture Credit Form:</strong> Not completing and including <a href="/forms/tax-credits-forms/nonrefundable-individual-tax-credits-and-recapture">Form 301</a> with the return and matching the information from Form 301 with the return. Be sure to include Form 301 and the corresponding credit form(s) for which you computed your credit(s) with your individual income tax return. </li> <li><strong>Duplicate Returns and Payments:</strong> Duplicate returns cause ADOR to process another return, resulting in an informational return and delaying processing. Repeat payments result in being charged multiple times and likely are returned as a refund if no other liabilities exist. Do not send another check electronically if a payment has been mailed.</li> <li><strong>Check Information Not Present:</strong> Not completing all the information on the paper check; accurate address, pay to, amount, memo, signature. Ensure the paper check contains the written amount on the amount line and amount box, along with the tax identification numbers and tax period on the check memo line. When sending a payment, ensure it is sent with the original tax return or a <a href="/forms/payment-vouchers">payment voucher</a> so it can be applied to the correct account and tax period promptly. If a payment is sent in without a corresponding tax return or payment voucher, ADOR must research which account it belongs to and the payment will likely be delayed.</li> <li><strong>Sending Items to the Correct Agency:</strong> Submitting an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) return, payment, or correspondence to the Arizona Department of Revenue will not be processed by ADOR. Instead, it will need to be forwarded. Make sure to send the ADOR payment with your state return to the correct ADOR <a href="/contact-us/mailing-addresses">P.O. Box</a> and the IRS payment with your federal return sent to the IRS address.</li> </ol><p> </p> <p>To receive income tax updates, be sure to subscribe to the “<a href="https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/AZDOR/subscriber/new">Individual Income Tax</a>” list. Check out ADOR’s <a href="/media-center/stay-connected">social media accounts</a> for additional important tax filing tips.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10px;"><em>Friday, March 10, 2023</em></span></p> </div> Fri, 10 Mar 2023 10:30:00 +0000 Anonymous 298 at https://azdor.gov Check Tax Refund Status Anytime https://azdor.gov/news-center/check-tax-refund-status-anytime <h1 class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Check Tax Refund Status Anytime</h1> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang="" about="/user/13" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">[email protected]</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Tue, 04/23/2024 - 10:30</span> <div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_and_crop_large/public/2023-05/NewsReleaseImage_full_0.png?h=8df65bd1&amp;itok=mzqbqrNv" width="1150" height="450" alt="News Release Header" typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-scale-and-crop-large" /> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong>Phoenix, AZ</strong>—Now that you have filed your Arizona individual income tax return, you can check your state refund status online at <a href="https://aztaxes.gov/Home/CheckRefund">AZTaxes.gov/Home/CheckRefund</a> and see where the refund is in the process. You’ll need to provide your Social Security number, filing status, zip code, and tax year.</p> <p>If you e-filed, you will receive an acknowledgement email within 48 hours of submission from the software program you have chosen. You can start tracking your refund about three business days after the receipt notice is received.</p> <p>If you filed a paper return, plan to wait four weeks to start tracking your refund. That gives the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) time to open the mail, sort, and digitally scan the return into our system. The data must still be manually entered, verified, and checked for accuracy for the return to be considered processed.</p> <p><em><strong>Typical Refund Process Timeframes</strong></em></p> <p>ADOR is dedicated to continuously improving our fraud prevention program and verifying information in our system. All returns go through fraud-detection reviews and accuracy checks before ADOR issues any refunds.</p> <p>E-filers: Anticipate your tax refund to process in a couple weeks after receiving an acknowledgment that the Department has your return.</p> <p>Paper filers: Allow a minimum of 10 weeks from date filed to process the return.  </p> <p><em><strong>Refund Exceptions</strong></em></p> <p><em>For refunds by direct deposit</em>, you can check your bank account after two business days from your refund approval date.</p> <p>Taxpayers are ultimately responsible for entering the correct account and routing number, and because of this, if the refund is delivered to the wrong account, the receiving account must return the funds before a new refund can be delivered. Additionally, keep in mind that when your bank processes the refund determines when you will see the deposit in your account. Please contact your bank directly to check on the processing time of the refund before calling ADOR.</p> <p>If you used a tax preparation service and selected them to receive the money, their deposit service will send you the funds, delaying the final deposit date.</p> <p><em>Refunds by paper check</em> are mailed in approximately three to five business days after approval, and delivery times vary depending on USPS. You can check your mailbox after 5-6 business days.</p> <p>The Department of Revenue will always try to process a refund in the method requested by a taxpayer. There are times however, when the agency will need to process a refund in the form of a paper check.</p> <p><em><strong>More Information</strong></em></p> <p>If you receive a notice requesting for more information, your tax refund will be delayed until ADOR gathers the requested information. Then, it will take about six more weeks to finish the process.</p> <p>To learn more about how to check your refund status, check out the “<a data-entity-substitution="file" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="5c9c5a30-0185-4498-8245-d0b6ad2c4dcf" href="/sites/default/files/2023-03/PUBLICATION_INDIncomePaymentTutorial.pdf">Where’s My Refund?</a>“ resource on our webpage, <a href="https://azdor.gov/wheres-my-refund">azdor.gov/wheres-my-refund</a>.</p> </div> Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:30:00 +0000 [email protected] 11864 at https://azdor.gov TPT Filer - Please Submit Your Return - March 2024 https://azdor.gov/news-center/tpt-filer-please-submit-your-return-march-2024-0 <h1 class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">TPT Filer - Please Submit Your Return - March 2024</h1> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang="" about="/user/14" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">[email protected]</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Mon, 04/22/2024 - 08:23</span> <div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_and_crop_large/public/2023-05/NewsReleaseImage_full_0.png?h=8df65bd1&amp;itok=mzqbqrNv" width="1150" height="450" alt="News Release Header" typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-scale-and-crop-large" /> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Taxpayers can file now and schedule payments up until the deadline.</p> <p>The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) reminds transaction privilege tax filers that <strong>monthly and quarterly </strong>returns are due.  Filing before the deadline is highly encouraged in the event assistance is required.</p> <p>Avoid the worry and hassle of mailing your return by using <a href="https://aztaxes.gov/Home/Page">AZTaxes.gov</a>, which is available nights and weekends to register, file, and pay online. Our online filing and paying service is free, fast and easy — allowing payments to be scheduled in advanced.</p> <p>Deadlines for <strong>March</strong><b> </b>activity are as follows:</p> <p><b>April 29</b></p> <p>Electronic payment made via AZTaxes must be made before 5 p.m. on the second to last business day to be timely.</p> <p>Paper returns must be received at ADOR by this date.</p> <p><b>April 30</b></p> <p>Electronic return filed in AZTaxes must be submitted before 5 p.m. on the last business day of the month to be timely.</p> <p> </p> <p><em>The electronic due date for TPT returns is dependent on the return and payment being timely and filed electronically.</em></p> <p><strong>It is highly encouraged to pay three business days prior to the last business day of the month (April 25</strong><strong>) to ensure your payment is accepted and processed into ADOR systems.</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>To be in compliance with state law, you must file a return by its due date, even if there is no tax due for the filing period.</p> <p>State law requires taxpayers to file and pay electronically when:</p> <ul><li>they have multiple business locations, or</li> <li>a business has a total annual combined state, county and municipal transaction privilege tax liability of $500 or more.</li> </ul><p> </p> <p><strong>Remote Sellers</strong><br /> Out-of-state businesses licensed under the remote seller tax law are reminded to use business code 605 (Retail Classification).  The tax applies to remote sellers and marketplace facilitators that have no physical presence in Arizona and meet certain economic thresholds.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Adult Use Marijuana Businesses</strong><br /> Remember to file and pay your TPT and excise separately online at <a href="https://aztaxes.gov/Home/Page">AZTaxes.gov</a>. </p> </div> Mon, 22 Apr 2024 15:23:02 +0000 [email protected] 11863 at https://azdor.gov One Week Left to File Arizona Individual Income Tax Returns https://azdor.gov/news-center/one-week-left-file-arizona-individual-income-tax-returns <h1 class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">One Week Left to File Arizona Individual Income Tax Returns</h1> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang="" about="/user/13" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">[email protected]</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Mon, 04/08/2024 - 11:00</span> <div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_and_crop_large/public/2023-05/NewsReleaseImage_full_0.png?h=8df65bd1&amp;itok=mzqbqrNv" width="1150" height="450" alt="News Release Header" typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-scale-and-crop-large" /> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong>Phoenix, AZ—</strong>The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) is reminding taxpayers that there is one week left to file and pay before this year’s deadline on April 15, 2024. It is also the first-quarter deadline for those who file individual estimated tax payments quarterly. </p> <p>In Arizona, full-year resident or part-year resident individuals must file a tax return if they are:</p> <ul><li>Single or married filing separately and gross income (GI) is greater than $13,850;</li> <li>Head of household and GI is greater than $20,800; or</li> <li>Married and filing jointly and GI is greater than $27,700.</li> </ul><p>Note: For non-resident individuals, the threshold numbers above are prorated based on the individual's Arizona gross income to their federal adjusted gross income.</p> <p>To expedite the processing of a return and reduce errors, ADOR strongly encourages taxpayers to <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="8dd88632-b858-47c5-bc5c-60c2f6874979" href="/node/46">e-file</a>, which is faster, more secure, and is free for <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="c18bd514-d87e-40e1-91b1-d80180fb1f87" href="/node/117">individuals</a> who meet the criteria. Approximately 95 percent of individual tax returns have been e-filed so far this year. Please note: If you submit a paper return, it can take 10 weeks to process, whereas e-filed returns take on average 2 weeks. </p> <p>Tips to avoid delays in processing your returns:</p> <ul><li>Submit all the same individual income tax year forms together. Do not use the front page of the current tax year form and include it with a different tax year form or cross out the tax year and mark another tax year. </li> <li>Make certain key fields like first and last name, address, filing status, and tax ID number or social security number are fully entered and correct in all appropriate boxes.</li> <li>Verify all the necessary lines and forms are filled out accurately, then correct information or miscalculations. E-file can do the math for you and allow for quicker processing.</li> <li>Ensure all forms, carryover totals, and supporting documents are correctly stated and included, such as tax credit codes, recapture credit forms, schedules, and continuous pages.</li> <li>Look over all income, withholding, and payments to ensure they are reported accurately.</li> <li>Double-check bank routing and account numbers used on tax forms. You, as the taxpayer, are responsible for this information. </li> <li>If sending a paper return, use the fillable forms and print with black ink on white paper to reduce ADOR keying errors that may occur when interpreting handwriting. </li> <li>Make sure to send the ADOR payment with your state return to the correct ADOR <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="7ed09bd0-69d4-4fd3-802a-8fc6e96dea49" href="/node/179">P.O Box</a> and the IRS payment with your federal return sent to the IRS address.</li> <li>Ensure the paper check contains the written amount on the amount line and amount box, along with the tax identification numbers and tax period on the check memo line. When sending a payment, ensure it is sent with the original tax return or a <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="788a2607-96ef-49cc-aabc-beccf6214152" href="/node/11397">payment voucher</a> so it can be applied to the correct account and tax period promptly. </li> <li>Remember to sign and date the return.</li> </ul><p>Duplicate returns cause ADOR to process another return, resulting in ADOR receiving an informational return and delaying processing. Duplicate payments result in ADOR withdrawing multiple payments and will be used to pay other outstanding liabilities. If no liabilities exist, the amount will be returned as a refund. Do not send another check electronically if a payment has been mailed.</p> <p>Taxpayers requiring more time to file their returns can request an extension by submitting <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="f08937a3-19b2-46e8-a9c1-1bf81e41da48" href="/node/11352">Form 204</a>. The due date to file an extension is April 15, and your tax return would be due on October 15. As a reminder, an extension does not grant you more time to pay the tax owed. If you have already been granted an extension through the IRS, an Arizona extension is not required. Simply check the box on your return indicating the approved federal extension.</p> <p>Visit ADOR’s website at <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="8e7cf72c-7c40-4cc9-a85a-2063a4c4e793" href="/node/226">https://azdor.gov/individuals</a> for additional tax filing requirements, instructions, and important tax filing tips.</p> <p>For updates and the latest news on tax season, subscribe to our <a href="http://eepurl.com/ixWuY6">email subscription service</a> or <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="34996ce8-7d48-4436-8a88-3d3739ab2242" href="/node/174">social media</a>.</p> </div> Mon, 08 Apr 2024 18:00:00 +0000 [email protected] 11861 at https://azdor.gov TPT Filer - Please Submit Your Return - March 2024 https://azdor.gov/news-center/tpt-filer-please-submit-your-return-march-2024 <h1 class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">TPT Filer - Please Submit Your Return - March 2024</h1> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang="" about="/user/14" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">[email protected]</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Wed, 03/20/2024 - 11:14</span> <div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_and_crop_large/public/2023-05/NewsReleaseImage_full_0.png?h=8df65bd1&amp;itok=mzqbqrNv" width="1150" height="450" alt="News Release Header" typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-scale-and-crop-large" /> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Taxpayers can file now and schedule payments up until the deadline.</p> <p>The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) reminds transaction privilege tax filers that <strong>monthly </strong>returns are due.  Filing before the deadline is highly encouraged in the event assistance is required.</p> <p>Avoid the worry and hassle of mailing your return by using <a href="https://aztaxes.gov/Home/Page">AZTaxes.gov</a>, which is available nights and weekends to register, file, and pay online. Our online filing and paying service is free, fast and easy — allowing payments to be scheduled in advanced.</p> <p>Deadlines for <strong>February</strong><b> </b>activity are as follows:</p> <p><b>March 28</b></p> <p>Electronic payment made via AZTaxes must be made before 5 p.m. on the second to last business day to be timely.</p> <p>Paper returns must be received at ADOR by this date.</p> <p><b>March 29</b></p> <p>Electronic return filed in AZTaxes must be submitted before 5 p.m. on the last business day of the month to be timely.</p> <p> </p> <p><em>The electronic due date for TPT returns is dependent on the return and payment being timely and filed electronically.</em></p> <p><strong>It is highly encouraged to pay three business days prior to the last business day of the month (March </strong><b>26</b><strong>) to ensure your payment is accepted and processed into ADOR systems.</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>To be in compliance with state law, you must file a return by its due date, even if there is no tax due for the filing period.</p> <p>State law requires taxpayers to file and pay electronically when:</p> <ul><li>they have multiple business locations, or</li> <li>a business has a total annual combined state, county and municipal transaction privilege tax liability of $500 or more.</li> </ul><p> </p> <p><strong>Remote Sellers</strong><br /> Out-of-state businesses licensed under the remote seller tax law are reminded to use business code 605 (Retail Classification).  The tax applies to remote sellers and marketplace facilitators that have no physical presence in Arizona and meet certain economic thresholds.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Adult Use Marijuana Businesses</strong><br /> Remember to file and pay your TPT and excise separately online at <a href="https://aztaxes.gov/Home/Page">AZTaxes.gov</a>. </p> </div> Wed, 20 Mar 2024 18:14:59 +0000 [email protected] 11858 at https://azdor.gov NOTICE OF MEETING -- Education, Training and Certification Advisory Committee (March 2024) https://azdor.gov/meetings/notice-meeting-education-training-and-certification-advisory-committee-march-2024 <h1 class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">NOTICE OF MEETING -- Education, Training and Certification Advisory Committee (March 2024)</h1> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang="" about="/user/13" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">[email protected]</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Tue, 03/19/2024 - 08:46</span> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p style="margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px; text-align:justify"><strong>The meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.</strong></p> <p style="margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px; text-align:justify">Pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Education, Training, and Certification Advisory Committee and to general public that the Education, Training, and Certification Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting on <strong>Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.</strong></p> <p>The meeting will be held virtually through <strong>Google Meets</strong>. Members of the public who wish to attend the meeting should join the meeting using the following options:</p> <ol><li>Google Meets – Join by phone: ‪‪<strong>(US) +1 409-923-0099 </strong><u><strong>PIN:</strong></u><strong> </strong> <strong>318 813 535#</strong>‬‬</li> <li>Google Meets – Video Link: <a href="https://meet.google.com/wcj-upjw-xjf">https://meet.google.com/wcj-upjw-xjf</a></li> <li>Email <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> to obtain handouts on the day of the meeting.</li> </ol><p> </p> <p>*NOTE: Members of the public do not need to have a Google account to participate in this meeting.</p> <p>A copy of the meeting agenda may be obtained by calling (602) 716-6840.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Dated this 18th day of March, 2024  </strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>EDUCATION, TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION<br /> ADVISORY COMMITTEE<br /> Jeffrey Law, Acting Secretary</strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><em>Persons with a disability may request reasonable accommodations by contacting the Director’s Office, (602) 716-6090. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange accommodations.</em></p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-meeting-time field--type-daterange field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Meeting Date</div> <div class="field__item"><time datetime="2024-03-20T17:00:00Z" class="datetime">Wed, 03/20/2024 - 10:00</time> - <time datetime="2024-03-20T18:00:00Z" class="datetime">Wed, 03/20/2024 - 11:00</time> <span class="addtocalendar atc-style-glow-orange" data-calendars="Google Calendar, Outlook Online, iCalendar, Outlook, Yahoo! Calendar, " data-secure="auto"><a class="atcb-link">Add to Calendar</a> <var class="atc_event"><var class="atc_date_start">2024-03-20 10:00:00</var> <var class="atc_date_end">2024-03-20 11:00:00</var> <var class="atc_title">NOTICE OF MEETING -- Education, Training and Certification Advisory Committee (March 2024)</var> <var class="atc_description"> The meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Education, Training, and Certification Advisory Committee and to general public that the Education, Training, and Certification Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be held virtually through Google Meets. Members of the public who wish to attend the meeting should join the meeting using the following options: Google Meets – Join by phone: ‪‪(US) +1 409-923-0099 PIN:  318 813 535#‬‬ Google Meets – Video Link: https://meet.google.com/wcj-upjw-xjf Email [email protected] to obtain handouts on the day of the meeting.   *NOTE: Members of the public do not need to have a Google account to participate in this meeting. A copy of the meeting agenda may be obtained by calling (602) 716-6840.   Dated this 18th day of March, 2024      EDUCATION, TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Jeffrey Law, Acting Secretary     Persons with a disability may request reasonable accommodations by contacting the Director’s Office, (602) 716-6090. 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size="60" maxlength="254" class="form-email required form-control" required="required" aria-required="true" /> </fieldset> <input autocomplete="off" data-drupal-selector="form-vnjqymaq85kwztydewocmswzjzghojklww3i4jrwijo" type="hidden" name="form_build_id" value="form-VNJQymaQ85kwztydeWOCmswzJZghOJKLWW3i4jRwijo" class="form-control" /> <input data-drupal-selector="edit-webform-submission-register-my-attendance-node-11856-add-form" type="hidden" name="form_id" value="webform_submission_register_my_attendance_node_11856_add_form" class="form-control" /> <div data-drupal-selector="edit-actions" class="form-actions js-form-wrapper form-group" id="edit-actions--2"><button class="webform-button--submit button button--primary js-form-submit form-submit btn btn-primary" data-drupal-selector="edit-submit" type="submit" id="edit-submit--2" name="op" value="Submit">Submit</button> </div> <div class="url-textfield js-form-wrapper form-group" style="display: none !important;"> <fieldset class="js-form-item js-form-type-textfield form-type-textfield js-form-item-url form-item-url form-group"> <label for="edit-url--2">Leave this field blank</label> <input autocomplete="off" data-drupal-selector="edit-url" type="text" id="edit-url--2" name="url" value="" size="20" maxlength="128" class="form-control" /> </fieldset> </div> </form> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-location field--type-address field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Location</div> <div class="field__item"><p class="address" translate="no"><span class="country">United States</span></p></div> </div> Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:46:56 +0000 [email protected] 11856 at https://azdor.gov One Month to Go to File Your 2023 Taxes https://azdor.gov/news-center/one-month-go-file-your-2023-taxes <h1 class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">One Month to Go to File Your 2023 Taxes</h1> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang="" about="/user/13" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">[email protected]</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Fri, 03/15/2024 - 10:30</span> <div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_and_crop_large/public/2023-05/NewsReleaseImage_full_0.png?h=8df65bd1&amp;itok=mzqbqrNv" width="1150" height="450" alt="News Release Header" typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-scale-and-crop-large" /> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong>Phoenix, AZ</strong>—The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) reminds taxpayers that one month away on Monday, April 15, 2024 returns are due. ADOR recommends filing electronically and using direct deposit to avoid errors and processing delays.</p> <p>Choosing e-file is more secure and efficient, and taxpayers can receive their refund up to seven times faster than paper returns.</p> <ul><li><strong>E-File</strong> - Visit the Department’s <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="f86339cd-a999-44fc-88b7-6234b14251b8" href="/node/108">E-File Services page</a> to view the approved list of software providers to submit electronically filed returns with ADOR.</li> <li><strong>Online Paper Forms</strong> – ADOR provides fillable forms and instructions for taxpayers who prefer to prepare their own returns at <a href="https://azdor.gov/forms/individual">https://azdor.gov/forms/individual</a>. If filing by paper, you should allow for 8-10 weeks from the date filed to receive any refund.</li> </ul><p>After you file:</p> <ul><li> <p><strong>Choose Direct Deposit</strong> - It is available regardless of whether the return is filed electronically or by mail. If your bank account rejects the deposit, ADOR will send you a paper check.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Where’s My Refund?</strong> - Check on your Arizona tax refund status anytime by clicking the “<a href="https://aztaxes.gov/Home/CheckRefund">Where’s My Refund?</a>” link. Allow 10 weeks before contacting the Department.</p> </li> </ul><p>Individual income tax filers needing additional aid may qualify for free tax preparation assistance:</p> <ul><li><em>Direct File</em> - The IRS Direct File Pilot Program will allow eligible Arizonans to file their state and federal returns for FREE. Arizona is one of only 4 states to join the pilot program. With this pilot program, eligible taxpayers will begin by filing their federal return at <a href="https://directfile.irs.gov/">directfile.irs.gov</a>. Once they have finished their federal return using Direct File, they will be given an option to seamlessly e-file their state tax return through FileYourStateTaxes. <a href="https://codeforamerica.org/statefile">Eligibility to participate</a> in the Direct File pilot will be restricted to filers reporting only certain common types of income and claiming limited credits and deductions. </li> <li><em>Arizona Free File Alliance</em> - Offers a free file program to Arizona taxpayers who meet specific criteria. Approximately 54,000 taxpayers used Free File software last year, saving themselves fees, costly errors, and receiving their refund quicker. Individuals must go through <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="c18bd514-d87e-40e1-91b1-d80180fb1f87" href="/node/117">azdor.gov</a> to ensure no fees are charged.</li> <li><em>AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program</em> - Delivers free support to individuals 50 and older who cannot afford a tax preparation service to file federal and Arizona returns. Program details can be found at <a href="https://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide/">https://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide/</a>.</li> <li><em>Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)</em> - Provides free tax help to people who generally make $64,000 or less, persons with disabilities, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their tax returns. Taxpayers can acquire about free preparation through <a href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/free-tax-return-preparation-for-qualifying-taxpayers">VITA</a>.</li> </ul><p>If you need more time to file, submit a <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="f08937a3-19b2-46e8-a9c1-1bf81e41da48" href="/node/11352">Form 204</a> on or before April 15 to request an extension. As a reminder, an extension does not grant more time to pay taxes owed. If you have already been granted an extension through the IRS, you do not need to submit a separate State of Arizona extension request. Simply check the box on your return indicating the approved federal extension.</p> <p>Visit ADOR’s website at <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="8e7cf72c-7c40-4cc9-a85a-2063a4c4e793" href="/node/226">https://azdor.gov/individuals</a> for additional tax filing requirements, instructions, and important tax filing tips.</p> <p>For updates and the latest news on tax season, subscribe to our <a href="http://eepurl.com/ixWuY6">email subscription service</a> or <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="34996ce8-7d48-4436-8a88-3d3739ab2242" href="/node/174">social media</a>.</p> </div> Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:30:00 +0000 [email protected] 11854 at https://azdor.gov