Business & Finance

San Tan Valley residents struggling to pay their state taxes in full can now request a payment plan with the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR). The ADOR offers this convenient option for taxpayers, allowing them to manage their individual income tax liability over an agreed-upon timeframe.Taxpayers can quickly and easily set up a payment plan th...

The passing of a loved one is never easy, and dealing with their finances can make it even more complex. The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) wants to make it easier for people to file taxes on behalf of a deceased taxpayer. According to ADOR, the person in charge of the deceased estate is responsible for filing the tax return. A surviving spou...

As we rapidly approach the April 18th tax deadline, it seems like there's never been a better time to crack open a cold one, sit back, and have a hearty chuckle about the joys of filing individual income tax returns in Arizona. In a friendly reminder, the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) is urging taxpayers to submit and pay before the deadline...

The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) has issued a reminder to individuals that they have until April 18 to make donations to qualified charitable organizations and claim Arizona tax credits on their 2022 Arizona individual income tax return. There are two separate tax credits available for taxpayers who contribute to qualified charitable organi...

Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) is advising taxpayers who paid their tax liability by paper check to be patient as the department processes the payment. In a recent statement, the department suggested waiting for 8-10 weeks before contacting them about an uncashed payment. In the meantime, taxpayers are advised to check with their financial in...

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.Filing your return by mail opens up the possibility of the following issues and more. Many of the mis...

Hiring a tax preparer can be a helpful way to file your taxes, but it's important to choose the right one. With tax season here, the Arizona Department of Revenue advises taxpayers to do their due diligence before hiring a tax preparer. As a taxpayer, you are responsible for the accuracy of your tax return, whether you prepare it yourself or hire s...

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 electronically filing and paying any tax due and using direct deposit for a refund. Why choose e-file over paper?Free File. Taxpayers may qualify to file for free thro...

The Arizona Department of Revenue has taken steps to make submitting W-2s and 1099s easier and faster for employers. Employers are required each year to submit to the Department of Revenue copies of all the W-2s issued to their employees, and the 1099s that include Arizona withholding, along with the annual Arizona Withholding Reconciliation Return...

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 penalties will be assessed for all renewals after January 31. In an effort to reduce errors on the taxpayer's behalf, ADOR offers several pointers.Before RenewingEnroll...

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 business activity subject to TPT, the business must renew their Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) License annually.Renewal Due DateThe due date to renew a TPT l...

Arizona's Individual Income Tax Withholding Form (Arizona Form A-4) has been updated to reflect Arizona's lower individual income tax rates. Every Arizona employer is required to make this form available to its Arizona employees by January 31, 2023. The new A-4 form has seven new withholding election rate boxes while retaining both the zero withhol...

The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) is planning for the upcoming 2023 Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) License renewal season. Notifications will begin in November advising businesses that they must renew on or before January 1. Penalties will apply to renewals received after January 31.Please note that letters will only be sent to taxp...

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 Corporation/S-Corporation/Partnership Payment." Estimated payments are due September 15, 2022 and taxpayers are required to pay at least 25% of the estimated tax for ...

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 liability through the AZTaxes.gov website under the Individual menu, select Request a Payment Plan. The online portal is faster and easier for taxpayers to set up a pa...