Due to periods of high call volumes during certain times of the year, please consider contacting the department on Thursdays or Fridays before noon or after 2 p.m.
The Arizona Department of Revenue’s 2024 annual report, highlighting the agency’s accomplishments over the past fiscal year is available online. VIEW REPORT HERE.
November means the beginning of the Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) License renewals season for businesses. The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) is opening up TPT License Renewal season
The Arizona Department of Revenue cautions taxpayers to be aware and don’t get haunted by “ghost” prepared returns this Halloween season or any time of the year.
Phoenix, AZ—The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) will soon be mailing or emailing renewal notices to business owners advising them to renew their Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) License
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) is providing this important reminder to individual income filers who received a state tax-filing extension--and have yet to file a return--to file by Tuesday
Phoenix, AZ— The 2025 tax season may seem far off into the future, but now is the perfect time to keep up on the latest news and updates from the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR).
Phoenix, AZ—The Arizona Department of Revenue’s (ADOR) Unclaimed Property program returned a record $88 million to rightful owners in fiscal year 2024 (July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024), significantly
Phoenix, AZ—The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) is excited to announce that we have been named as one of the 2024 Top Companies to Work for in Arizona, placing on the list for the third
Phoenix, AZ—The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) will now email notices to businesses who have missed filing a return, missed a payment, or need to renew their TPT license. This new implementation
Phoenix, AZ—The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) informs construction contractors that the Annual Bond Exemption program began its run on July 1, and expires on July 31. ADOR does not issue paper
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) is currently sending bill notices to taxpayers with an unpaid individual income tax liability for the 2023 tax year. For individuals who cannot afford to pay
Phoenix, AZ – The 2024 tax season gave Arizona taxpayers a new way to file their returns through the Direct File pilot program, with an overwhelmingly positive response. The Arizona Department of
Phoenix, AZ—The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) is sending renewal billing letters to businesses with overdue renewal fees. Businesses must pay their past 2024 Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT)
Phoenix, AZ – National Small Business Week is April 28-May 4 and the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) is encouraging small business owners to take some time and look for any unclaimed property
Phoenix, AZ—Now that you have filed your Arizona individual income tax return, you can check your state refund status online at AZTaxes.gov/Home/CheckRefund and see where the refund is in the process
Phoenix, AZ—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
Phoenix, AZ—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
Phoenix, AZ—The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) encourages taxpayers to learn from these top ten errors when filing an individual income return to avoid rejection or the requirement of additional
PHOENIX--The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) will hold its annual public auction of unclaimed property items from abandoned safe deposit boxes beginning Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Items for
Phoenix, AZ—As individuals gather the documents, statements, and receipts in preparation of filing a tax return, many are looking to obtain taxpayer filing assistance and preparation.
Phoenix, AZ—Tax season can be overwhelming for individuals and families with errors causing processing delays leading to frustration. For most taxpayers, following these tips may help make it easier
Phoenix, AZ—This tax season, the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) is adding Form 1099-MISC to its online portal to search, download, and print 1099 forms, alongside Form 1099-G, through www
Phoenix, AZ—The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) is now accepting individual income tax returns for tax year 2023 marking the beginning of Arizona's 2024 electronic tax season.
Phoenix, AZ—Employers must submit all withholding returns electronically - Form A1-R, 1099s, and W-2s (A.R.S. § 43-323(F)) - except Form 1099-S. The deadline for the 2023 tax year is January 31, 2024
Phoenix, AZ—As a reminder, businesses are required to renew their transaction privilege tax (TPT) license before January 1, 2024 to continue conducting business in Arizona. Penalties will be assessed
Phoenix, AZ—In an effort to reduce errors and streamline the process of renewing a Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) License, Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) encourages taxpayers to check out these
With the fall, comes the season of Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) License renewals. The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) is mailing letters to businesses kicking off the renewal cycle for
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
Phoenix, AZ—The due date for the 2022 calendar year returns filed with extensions is almost here. Individual income taxpayers who received a filing extension--and have yet to file a return--have until
Phoenix, AZ—Bill notices for unpaid 2023 individual income tax liability are being sent to taxpayers. For individuals who cannot afford to pay their individual income tax liability in full, the
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 2023 Top
Phoenix, AZ—In the spirit of continuous improvement, the Arizona Department of Revenue would like to inform construction contractors that the Annual Bond Exemption program began its run on July 1, and
Phoenix, AZ—As a part of the typical spring cleaning process, the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) reminds taxpayers to keep well-organized records and to toss old documents securely.
Phoenix, AZ—The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) urges businesses to pay their past 2023 Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) License renewal fees or additional penalties will apply. This week, ADOR
Phoenix, AZ—Owe on your state taxes and cannot pay? For taxpayers unable to pay their individual income tax liability in full, the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) offers a convenient way to
Phoenix, AZ—Facing a loved one's passing is complex, and the Arizona Department of Revenue wants to make it easier to file on behalf of a deceased taxpayer.
Phoenix, AZ—With just one week until the April 18 filing due date, the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) would like to remind taxpayers to file and pay before this year’s deadline of April 18, 2023
Phoenix, AZ—The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) reminds individuals they have until the tax deadline of April 18 to make donations to qualified charitable organizations and claim the Arizona tax
Phoenix, AZ—If you paid your tax liability by paper check, and the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) has yet to cash your paper check payment, please note these helpful suggestions. Please allow
Phoenix, AZ— 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
Phoenix, AZ—Homeowners who installed a solar energy device in their residential home during 2022 are advised to submit Form 310, Credit for Solar Energy Devices with their individual income tax return
Phoenix, AZ—The Arizona Department of Revenue recommends that taxpayers practice due diligence when selecting a tax preparer this tax season. Whether you prepare your own return or hire a professional
Phoenix, AZ—Electronic filing makes it easy for taxpayers to file both federal and state individual income tax returns with fewer mistakes and quicker processing. Taxpayers reap many benefits by
Phoenix, AZ—Co-defendants Bobby Hodge and Cherylin Hodge, owners of HobNob’s in downtown Phoenix, have been ordered to pay restitution and fines totaling nearly $92,000 for failing to pay transaction
Phoenix, AZ—Taxpayers can now search, download, and print their Form 1099-G online through www.AZTaxes.gov by clicking on the “View My 1099-G” link and providing the necessary information.
Phoenix, AZ—The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) today announced the beginning of Arizona's 2023 electronic tax season for 2022 tax year returns. Improving the customer experience is a major
PHOENIX--The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) will hold an online public auction of unclaimed property items from abandoned safe deposit boxes beginning Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Items for sale
Phoenix, AZ—The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) has updated the Employee’s Arizona Withholding Election form (Arizona Form A-4) to reflect Arizona's seven lower individual income tax rates. The
Phoenix, AZ—The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) is reminding employers they are required each year to submit to ADOR copies of all the W-2s issued to their employees, and the 1099s (except 1099-S
Short-term residential rentals are lodging rental stays for less than 30 days. The income from short-term rental stays is subject to Arizona transaction privilege tax (TPT). See Arizona Revised
Phoenix, AZ—The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) is advising businesses to renew their transaction privilege tax (TPT) licenses, which are due January 1, 2023, and penalties will be assessed for
Phoenix, AZ—The Arizona Department of Revenue would like to inform taxpayers of the tax year 2022 annual adjustments for Arizona standard deductions, new tax credits, and the reduced tax rate for
Phoenix, AZ—The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) is assisting businesses with renewing their Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) License promptly and efficiently. Renewals are due January 1 and
The Department has released a new set of draft guidelines and guidance specific to qualified charitable organizations (QCOs). The deadline for comments is December 19, 2022. The documents are
The Arizona Department of Revenue’s 2022 annual report, highlighting the agency’s accomplishments over the past fiscal year is available online. VIEW REPORT HERE.
Phoenix, AZ – The Arizona Department of Revenue’s (ADOR) Unclaimed Property program is seeking members of the U.S. military who have unclaimed property or funds in their names from a time they were
Phoenix, AZ—The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) is mailing renewal letters to businesses for their 2023 Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT). If a taxpayer sells a product or engages in a
Phoenix, AZ—The Arizona Department of Revenue cautions taxpayers to be aware and don’t get haunted by “ghost” prepared returns this Halloween season or any time of the year.
Phoenix, AZ—The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) reminds individual income taxpayers who received a 2021 calendar year tax filing extension--and have yet to file--have until Monday, October 17 to
Phoenix, AZ—Partnership and S corporation taxpayers can now make their required third quarter pass-through entity tax payment electronically using AZTaxes.gov, under Quick Payment Links - “Make a
Phoenix, AZ—The 2022 tax season bill notices for unpaid individual income tax liability are being sent to taxpayers. By making a payment as soon as possible, taxpayers can avoid further penalties and
Phoenix, AZ—As the weather heats up, taxpayers may be interested in buying recreational vehicles. The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) reminds purchasers and sellers of their licensing and tax
Phoenix, AZ—Connie Cozzolino, tax preparer and owner of Connie’s Tax Services, was sentenced today to 30 days in jail and ordered to pay restitution for economic loss to all victims, which will be
Phoenix, AZ—The Arizona Department of Revenue is excited to announce that it has been named among the “Top Companies to Work for in Arizona” by the Best Companies Group and BestCompaniesAZ, sponsored
Phoenix, AZ—Construction Contractors - The Annual Bond Exemption will expire on July 31. The Arizona Department of Revenue is no longer issuing paper Annual Bond Exemption Certificates to in-state
Phoenix, AZ—The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) advises taxpayers to only make online payments through ADOR’s official payment website, AZTaxes.gov. For card payments, AZTaxes will redirect to
Phoenix, AZ—Check your withholding amount to avoid a surprise at tax time. Too little withheld means a bigger paycheck but a smaller refund or even tax due. Too much can mean you won’t have use of the
In the current review-and-comment period for ADOR’s draft guidelines on the tax credit program for qualifying charitable organizations (QCOs) and qualifying foster care charitable organizations (QFCOs
Phoenix, AZ—For taxpayers unable to pay their individual income tax liability in full, the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) offers a convenient way to request a payment plan and manage their
Phoenix, AZ—With just a week left until the April 18 filing due date, the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) would like to remind taxpayers to file on time and offer some tips. For those who file
Phoenix, AZ—Taxpayers wanting to make donations to qualified charitable organizations and claim the Arizona tax credits on their 2021 Arizona individual income tax return have until the tax deadline
Phoenix, AZ—The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) administers several offset programs that use an individual’s tax refund and applies it to outstanding tax liabilities and other state agency or
Phoenix, AZ—Beginning April 1, the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) will be sending renewal billing letters to businesses with overdue renewal fees. Renewals were due on January 1, 2022.
Phoenix, AZ—The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) reminds small businesses they may elect to file a separate small business income tax return to report their share of Arizona small business gross
Phoenix, AZ—Identity theft occurs year-round but the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) advises taxpayers to be on heightened alert during tax season. Combating tax fraud is a high priority for the
Phoenix, AZ–The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) wants to remind you that income tax returns are due one month from today, on Monday, April 18, 2022.
Phoenix, AZ—In our continuing efforts to serve and support Arizona’s taxpayers, ADOR’s Customer Care will be offering extended hours to assist individual filers this tax season starting on Monday
Phoenix, AZ—Homeowners who installed a solar energy device in their residential home during 2021 are advised to submit Form 310, Credit for Solar Energy Devices with their individual income tax return
Phoenix, AZ—The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) offers common answers and assistance this tax season as filing taxes can be complex and may lead to questions and errors. ADOR encourages taxpayers
Phoenix, AZ—The Arizona Department of Revenue is issuing the following guidance for taxpayers who are affected by the recent Maricopa County Superior Court ruling striking down the surcharge imposed
Phoenix, AZ—The Arizona Department of Revenue would like to remind taxpayers to verify that they are using the correct address when filing taxes to ensure they will receive important correspondence
Phoenix, AZ—Santos Hernandez, owner-operator of Flash Auto Sales, was ordered today to pay restitution and fines totaling $115,622, and to serve three years of supervised probation, for Filing a False
First and second quarter Arizona estimated tax payments are not required in 2022 for partnerships or S corporations making the pass-through entity election under A.R.S. § 43-1014.
Phoenix, AZ—E-file is a cooperative tax filing program that makes it possible for taxpayers to file both federal and state individual income tax returns electronically. Electronic filing, paying, and
Phoenix, AZ—Co-defendants Julie Meeker, Jimmie McBride, and Mother Bunch Brewing Inc. were ordered today to pay restitution and fines totaling nearly $657,000 for failing to pay transaction privilege
Phoenix, AZ—Edward Topping and Marites Topping agreed to probation, and to jointly pay nearly $202,500 in unpaid transaction privilege tax (TPT) and fines of $7,500 to the Arizona Department of
Phoenix, AZ—The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) presents a variety of free filing services for taxpayers this tax filing season. Taxpayers are strongly encouraged to e-file and direct deposit
PHOENIX—Jermaine Lewter was sentenced to the Arizona Department of Corrections for a term of one and a half years for failing to file an Arizona Individual Income Tax Return for his part in a
Phoenix—The Arizona Department of Revenue is encouraging taxpayers to practice due diligence when selecting a tax preparer this tax season. Whether you prepare your own return or hire a tax preparer
Phoenix, AZ—Form 1099-G is now available online to search, download, and print by going to www.AZTaxes.gov, clicking on the “View My 1099-G” link, and providing the necessary information.
Michelle Schaefer was ordered today to pay restitution in the amount of $2,965, and a fine totaling $8,900 for operating a scheme of knowingly creating fictitious W-2’s with fabricated Arizona income
Corporations, partnerships, S corporations, and fiduciaries are now able to electronically file their income taxes with the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR).
All withholding returns are required to be filed electronically starting with returns for periods beginning in 2020 or when the Department has an electronic system available, whichever is later.
For purposes of Arizona gross income, A.R.S. § 43-1022(11) provides a subtraction for active service compensation received by members of the Armed Forces, United States Reserves, and National Guard.
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) appreciates that businesses want to renew their Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) License on time and efficiently. In an effort to assist taxpayers through the
On October 4, 2021, Gabriel Calderon pleaded guilty to selling red-stamped cigarettes at his ITZ LIT SMOKESHOP with Intent to Evade Taxes--a Class 5 felony in violation of A.R.S. § 42-1127(L)--and
The Arizona Department of Revenue’s 2021 annual report, highlighting the agency’s accomplishments over the past fiscal year is available online. VIEW REPORT HERE.
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) is mailing letters to businesses, reminding them to renew their Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT). If a taxpayer sells a product or engages in a business
The Arizona Department of Revenue cautions taxpayers to be aware and don’t get haunted by past “ghost” prepared returns this Halloween season or any time of the year.
The Arizona Department of Revenue’s (ADOR) Unclaimed Property program has identified approximately $65 million in unclaimed bank accounts that belongs to 5,000 Arizona residents.
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) plans to mail renewal letters to business owners this month advising them to renew their Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) License before January 1
Due to the passage of Senate Bill 1720 by the Arizona Legislature, peer-to-peer (P2P) car sharing businesses are now required to pay transaction privilege tax (TPT) on all rentals conducted through
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) reminds individual income and corporate taxpayers who received a 2020 calendar year tax filing extension--and have not yet filed--have until Friday, October 15
The Unclaimed Property program with the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) reunited $48 million to its rightful owners in fiscal year 2021 (July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021).
Federal legislation enacted on March 11, 2021 included a provision to exclude up to $10,200 of unemployment benefits from federal income tax. Arizona later conformed to the tax provisions in the
To effectively administer the state, counties, and cities’ transaction privilege tax, the Arizona Department of Revenue issued Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax Ruling TPR 20-2 on October 6, 2020. In
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) will reopen its East Valley location in Mesa on Monday, August 2, 2021, for appointment-only services. Taxpayers can now receive in-person assistance with
Construction Contractors - The Annual Bond Exemption will expire on July 31. The new list of approved contractors will be available to the cities and towns on August 1. If you have any questions
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) offers taxpayers resources that are easily accessible by computer or phone, reducing the need for in-person visits.
Arizona’s taxpayers now have a convenient new way to request a payment plan and manage their individual income tax liability through the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) AZTaxes.gov website.
As marijuana dispensaries and establishments learn and settle into a routine of filing and paying transaction privilege tax (TPT) and excise tax, the Arizona Department of Revenue wants to provide
Individuals and business owners are reminded to verify their mailing address when filing their returns. The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) requires taxpayers’ complete and properly formatted
As traveling and summer vacations increase, the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) reminds taxpayers that fraudsters do not take a summer break when it comes to identity theft. Please be aware of
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) again urges businesses that have not renewed their past due 2021 Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) License to take action now to avoid further penalties and
Tax schemes are ever-evolving in an attempt to scam or steal taxpayers’ identities, including phishing schemes, card-skimming devices, unsecured Wi-Fi networks, data breaches, computer viruses, unsafe
The deadline to file tax year 2020 individual income tax returns is May 17. The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) would like to advise taxpayers to file soon as the deadline approaches.
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) recognizes tax filing season can be complex and may lead to questions and errors. In an effort to assist taxpayers through the process, ADOR has prepared some
On December 15, 2020, the State Grand Jury indicted Ubaidullah Abdur-Rahman and Shamsuddeen Abdur-Rahman on charges of Conspiracy, Fraudulent Schemes and Artifices, Fraudulent Schemes and Practices
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. On April 14, 2021
The Arizona Department of Revenue confirms that while the deadline for filing and paying 2020 calendar year state individual income tax returns was moved to May 17, the deadline for first quarter tax
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) advises taxpayers they have until May 17 to make donations to qualifying charitable organizations to claim the tax credits on their 2020 individual income tax
The State of Arizona has announced it has moved the deadline for filing and paying state individual income taxes from April 15 to May 17, 2021. Additionally, the deadline for first quarter tax year
Arizona provides tax credits to taxpayers whose income is below a certain threshold and who are not required to file an individual income tax return. Individuals may be eligible for state tax benefits
E-file is a cooperative tax filing program that makes it possible for taxpayers to file both federal and state individual income tax returns electronically. Electronic filing, paying and using direct
Arizona estimated tax payments are not required to be made in 2021 to account for the new 3.5% surcharge tax added by Proposition 208. Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes § 43-581, taxpayers will not
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) advises taxpayers who receive a Form 1099-G from the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) for unemployment benefits they did not receive to contact
Taxpayers should be intentional when selecting their tax preparers this tax season, because they are ultimately responsible for what is filed, no matter who prepared the return.
The Arizona Department of Revenue is delighted to expand its resources and webpages to assist contractors. The agency is continuously improving and innovating its websites to provide quick guidance to
Maricopa - On December 21, 2020, a state Grand Jury indicted Michelle Schaefer, a tax preparer and owner of MM Tax Solutions, on charges of Fraudulent Schemes and Artifices, four counts of Preparing
The Arizona Department of Revenue’s (ADOR) Unclaimed Property program has identified more than $45 million that belonged to over 159,000 people with last known addresses in Maricopa County reported
Dedicated web pages on the Department of Revenue’s website – www.azdor.gov - are now live. The Adult Use Marijuana resource page provides information on
The Arizona Department of Revenue is providing additional support to assist businesses in meeting their annual withholding filing obligations, due February 1, 2021, for the calendar year 2020 (Form A1
In the November 3, 2020 General Election, voters approved the Smart and Safe Arizona Act (Proposition 207), which the Secretary of State certified on November 30, 2020. With this approval, the Smart
Taxpayers receiving Form 1099-G, which serves as a confirmation of the previous year’s state tax refund, can now go online to access and print the form.
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) takes identity theft seriously and reminds taxpayers that tax filing season is a time to be aware of identity thieves looking for ways to commit tax fraud.
The Arizona Department of Revenue has reported for four consecutive fiscal years that no individual taxpayers have claimed the income tax credit for qualified employment of recipients of temporary
Corporations, partnerships, S corporations, and fiduciaries can now electronically file their income taxes to the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR).
Identity thieves are always looking for new ways to scam or steal taxpayers’ identities, including phishing schemes, card-skimming devices, unsecure Wi-Fi networks, data
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) has continued providing information and support to Arizona taxpayers while protecting its customer's health and safety. Since March 2020, ADOR has enhanced and
Beginning January 1, 2021, businesses with an annual transaction privilege tax (TPT) and/or use tax liability of $500 or more during the prior calendar year will be required to file and pay
PHOENIX - On October 5, 2020, the State Grand Jury handed down a 17 count indictment against Jackie Marie Norton, the owner operator of PJ’s Café in Clifton, Arizona, alleging fraudulent schemes and
All withholding returns are required to be filed electronically starting with returns for periods beginning in 2020 or when the Department has an electronic system available, whichever is later.
Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) continues its commitment to enhancing efficiencies for its customers by taking another step forward in expanding electronic filing for corporate taxpayers
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) will hold a public auction of unclaimed property from abandoned safe deposit boxes beginning Thursday, December 10.
Be advised, the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) will no longer mail pre-populated TPT returns to businesses starting February 1, 2021. ADOR is sending notices with Form TPT-EZ mailings to inform
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) is sending renewal letters to businesses. If a business is selling a product or engaging in a business activity subject to TPT, the business must renew their
On November 30, 2020, the Secretary of State certified Arizona voters’ approval of Proposition 207 in the 2020 General Election. With this approval, the Smart and Safe Arizona Act has become effective
PHOENIX – In several states across the country, individuals may see forms of gambling being offered online. However, in the State of Arizona, all forms of online gambling are illegal. That said, other
The Arizona Department of Revenue’s 2020 annual report, highlighting the agency’s accomplishments over the past fiscal year is available online. VIEW REPORT HERE
The Arizona Department of Revenue’s (ADOR) Unclaimed Property program is searching for members of the U.S. military who have unclaimed funds in their names from when they were stationed in Arizona.
With the mark of Arizona's one-year anniversary implementing the remote seller and marketplace facilitator law, the Arizona Department of Revenue has seen a steady incline in transaction privilege tax
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) is aware that on September 15, 2020, an unexpected outage concerning systemic tax preparation software prevented some Arizona taxpayers from timely e-filing
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) is sending renewal letters to businesses next month to renew their Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) License. You must renew on or before January 1 every
The due dates for the 2019 calendar year returns filed with extensions is almost here. Individual income taxpayers who received a calendar year filing extension, and have not yet filed a return, have
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) urges employers to be cautious of phishing and other email scams. Scammers will disguise themselves in an attempt to access and abuse sensitive data such as
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) would like to remind taxpayers and business owners to verify that their mailing address is correct when filing. It is critical to ensure address information is
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) has fully implemented taxpayer support services that may be accessed by computer or phone, reducing the need for customers to travel or in-person service at
The Arizona Department of Revenue’s (ADOR) Unclaimed Property program returned $42.5 million to rightful owners in fiscal year 2020 (July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020).
PINAL COUNTY - Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced a State Grand Jury has indicted Theresa Cook of Apache Junction with charges of filing fraudulent Arizona Income Tax Returns. Cook is accused of
Since August 1, 2019, the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR)’s specialists have assisted over 31,000 taxpayers through live chat, which is available on the www.AZDOR.gov and www.AZTaxes.gov websites
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) reminds taxpayers that tax scam artists do not take a summer break when it comes to identity theft. Thieves use tactics including card-skimming devices, access
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) would like to alert taxpayers that time is running out to file individual tax returns for 2019 by the new July 15 deadline.
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) released its proposed ruling and procedure on transaction privilege tax taxpayers impacted by COVID-19 for public comment.
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) recognizes the difficulties many Arizona businesses are experiencing during COVID-19, including their ability to meet transaction privilege tax (TPT) payment
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) reminds taxpayers that July 15 is the deadline to file tax year 2019 individual income tax returns. The department moved the deadline for filing and paying
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) wants taxpayers to know if they receive a letter from a third-party collections agency that uses the title “Distraint Warrant,” the department does not
PHOENIX – Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced today that Roberto De La O was sentenced to one year of jail for preparing 118 fraudulent Arizona individual income tax returns for tax years 2014
The Arizona Department of Revenue confirms that while the deadline for filing and paying 2019 calendar year state income tax returns was moved to July 15, the deadline for tax year 2020 estimated tax
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) recognizes tax filing season can be complex and may lead to questions and errors. In an effort to assist taxpayers through the process, ADOR has prepared some
As part of a state-wide effort to assist Arizona businesses and employees impacted by the COVID-19 public health situation, the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) has added helpful links to economic
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) is reminding state taxpayers wanting to claim tax credits on their 2019 individual income taxes for donations to qualifying charitable organizations, certified
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) has announced it has moved the deadline for filing and paying state income taxes from April 15 to July 15, 2020 following direction today by Governor Doug
PHOENIX - Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced that a State Grand Jury indicted nine individuals accused of running an illegal operation that produced tens of thousands of titles for vehicles
PHOENIX --Attorney General Mark Brnovich and the Arizona Department of Revenue announced that Roberto De La O, who offered his services as a paid tax preparer, has pleaded guilty to Fraudulent Schemes
The Arizona Department of Revenue’s (ADOR) Unclaimed Property program has identified more than $900 million that belonged to more than 1.1 million people with last
Individual income tax filing season in the state provides potential benefits for Arizonans whose income level is below minimum threshold limits and not required to file an individual income tax return
E-file is a cooperative tax filing program that makes it possible for taxpayers to file both federal and state individual income tax returns electronically. Electronic filing, paying and using direct
PHOENIX – Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced a State Grand Jury indicted Connie Cozzolino, owner of Connie’s Tax Services, her son Richard Luttrull, and Jennifer Lohss aka Jennifer Drziewicki
Individual income tax filers needing additional assistance this tax filing season can take advantage of the following free tax filing services that are available in the
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) says taxpayers need to be mindful when selecting their tax preparers this tax season, because they are ultimately responsible for what is filed, regardless of
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) is reminding businesses that have not renewed their 2020 Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) License to complete the licensing renewal process.
Taxpayers receiving Form 1099-G, which serves as a confirmation of the previous year’s state tax refund, can now go online to access and print the form.
PHOENIX – Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced a State Grand Jury indicted Randolph Ezrre, of Rio Rico, with Fraudulent Schemes and Artifices, and 11 counts of
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) treats detecting and stopping fraud with paramount importance and reminds taxpayers that tax filing season is a time to be aware of identity thieves looking
The individual income tax filing season for state and federal returns opens on Monday, January 27, 2020 and the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) is reminding taxpayers of some key changes when
House Bill 2757, passed during the 2019 Arizona legislative session, repealed the Arizona lottery subtraction. As a result, individual taxpayers may no longer subtract from their income the amount of
Corporations are now able to electronically file their income taxes to the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR). The corporate e-file solution starts with 2019 income tax returns and includes
The Arizona Department of Revenue’s (ADOR) Unclaimed Property program returned $48.4 million to rightful owners in fiscal year 2019 (July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019). Amounts given back ranged from $1