Comments on: State Tax Primer from A to W: Arizona http://www.taxgirl.com/state-tax-primer-from-a-to-w-arizona/ Paying taxes is painful... but reading about them shouldn't be. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:18:36 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Marius http://www.taxgirl.com/state-tax-primer-from-a-to-w-arizona/comment-page-1/#comment-11322 Marius Fri, 14 Aug 2009 04:42:39 +0000 http://www.taxgirl.com/?p=1922#comment-11322 This is so helpful... the information on this site. I just browsed on the last link I got from you Kelly - awesome information. I'm on my way to start hunting for a house, and God willing, I'll get one soon. Searching for the best not very populated and best rated in beauty city, then the house will come in my hands. :) Thanks a lot. This is so helpful… the information on this site. I just browsed on the last link I got from you Kelly – awesome information. I’m on my way to start hunting for a house, and God willing, I’ll get one soon. Searching for the best not very populated and best rated in beauty city, then the house will come in my hands. :)

Thanks a lot.

]]> By: Kelly http://www.taxgirl.com/state-tax-primer-from-a-to-w-arizona/comment-page-1/#comment-10210 Kelly Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:06:05 +0000 http://www.taxgirl.com/?p=1922#comment-10210 The rates were accurate as of last year (and according to the web site, it's the same for this year so far). The state rate is supplemented by local rates - that could be what's driving up your costs. In some areas, it's actually lower than the state - by agreement. You can see all of the state+local rates <a href="http://www.azdor.gov/TpT/tptrates/indextpt.asp" rel="nofollow">on the web site by clicking here</a>. The rates were accurate as of last year (and according to the web site, it’s the same for this year so far). The state rate is supplemented by local rates – that could be what’s driving up your costs. In some areas, it’s actually lower than the state – by agreement. You can see all of the state+local rates on the web site by clicking here.

]]> By: VF http://www.taxgirl.com/state-tax-primer-from-a-to-w-arizona/comment-page-1/#comment-10209 VF Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:19:37 +0000 http://www.taxgirl.com/?p=1922#comment-10209 Not quite sure where you are getting your info from, and if it is from the AZ Dept of Revenue you should let them know that they have outdated info. I live in Arizona, in Surprise to be exact, and I pay sales tax on food, and the tax here is 8.5% for food and anything else. I moved her from Queens NY, where the sales tax was 8.65%. Not much of a difference. Additionally, car registration is outrageous at $300-400 per year, whereas in Queens it was $40, and my monthly electric/gas bills are ridiculuous at 200-300 per month, whereas in queens in was $60. Also, you pay for water in Arizona, whereas in NY you don't. All in all, I'd say that people in Arizona are paying quite a bit more than other states, but yet wages are the one of the lowest in the country! Not quite sure where you are getting your info from, and if it is from the AZ Dept of Revenue you should let them know that they have outdated info. I live in Arizona, in Surprise to be exact, and I pay sales tax on food, and the tax here is 8.5% for food and anything else. I moved her from Queens NY, where the sales tax was 8.65%. Not much of a difference. Additionally, car registration is outrageous at $300-400 per year, whereas in Queens it was $40, and my monthly electric/gas bills are ridiculuous at 200-300 per month, whereas in queens in was $60. Also, you pay for water in Arizona, whereas in NY you don’t. All in all, I’d say that people in Arizona are paying quite a bit more than other states, but yet wages are the one of the lowest in the country!

]]> By: A Federal Tax Holiday? | mySBSteam Blog http://www.taxgirl.com/state-tax-primer-from-a-to-w-arizona/comment-page-1/#comment-7695 A Federal Tax Holiday? | mySBSteam Blog Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:09:12 +0000 http://www.taxgirl.com/?p=1922#comment-7695 [...] is launching a series of primers on taxes in all 50 states. As mentioned in my previous post, Kelly started off with Arizona and cites our State-Local Tax Burden Study.  "It’s worth noting that [...] [...] is launching a series of primers on taxes in all 50 states. As mentioned in my previous post, Kelly started off with Arizona and cites our State-Local Tax Burden Study.  "It’s worth noting that [...]

]]> By: Kelly http://www.taxgirl.com/state-tax-primer-from-a-to-w-arizona/comment-page-1/#comment-7684 Kelly Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:21:44 +0000 http://www.taxgirl.com/?p=1922#comment-7684 Pennsylvania is the same way. I have noticed, however, that the US Treasury apparently sprints to the bank to cash my checks! ;) Pennsylvania is the same way. I have noticed, however, that the US Treasury apparently sprints to the bank to cash my checks! ;)

]]> By: Urbie http://www.taxgirl.com/state-tax-primer-from-a-to-w-arizona/comment-page-1/#comment-7683 Urbie Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:20:24 +0000 http://www.taxgirl.com/?p=1922#comment-7683 The DoR in Arizona takes several weeks to cash checks. This I know because my wife and I always owe something on April 15th. Last year, it took them at least 3 weeks to cash my check! My old mentor in business school works for the state Auditor General -- I told him about that, in hopes he'd get 'em to tighten it up a bit. I also note that Coconino County (where my wife and I still own a piece of land -- it's on the market, but we're not holding our breath) has not yet cashed the property tax check I sent them on November 1st. I guess they don't like to collect interest, either! Urb The DoR in Arizona takes several weeks to cash checks. This I know because my wife and I always owe something on April 15th. Last year, it took them at least 3 weeks to cash my check! My old mentor in business school works for the state Auditor General — I told him about that, in hopes he’d get ‘em to tighten it up a bit.

I also note that Coconino County (where my wife and I still own a piece of land — it’s on the market, but we’re not holding our breath) has not yet cashed the property tax check I sent them on November 1st. I guess they don’t like to collect interest, either!

Urb

]]> By: More Arizona Tax Facts | taxgirl http://www.taxgirl.com/state-tax-primer-from-a-to-w-arizona/comment-page-1/#comment-7678 More Arizona Tax Facts | taxgirl Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:50:54 +0000 http://www.taxgirl.com/?p=1922#comment-7678 [...] here’s good timing for you… On the day that I post my bit on the Arizona tax system, the Arizona Republic published an article about unusual Arizona tax [...] [...] here’s good timing for you… On the day that I post my bit on the Arizona tax system, the Arizona Republic published an article about unusual Arizona tax [...]

]]> By: Kelly http://www.taxgirl.com/state-tax-primer-from-a-to-w-arizona/comment-page-1/#comment-7673 Kelly Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:56:32 +0000 http://www.taxgirl.com/?p=1922#comment-7673 Bruce, For the most part, the information comes from DOR, DOS and official state web sites. I also rely on additional reports or studies, which I try to cite either as (source) or a link in the text. The Tax Foundation has a bunch of good info. I also check the Census reports, Poverty Center reports and similar government and agency sources. I try to verify anything that doesn't come from an official govt cite through a primary source. I'm glad that you are enjoying the series! Bruce,

For the most part, the information comes from DOR, DOS and official state web sites. I also rely on additional reports or studies, which I try to cite either as (source) or a link in the text.

The Tax Foundation has a bunch of good info. I also check the Census reports, Poverty Center reports and similar government and agency sources. I try to verify anything that doesn’t come from an official govt cite through a primary source.

I’m glad that you are enjoying the series!

]]> By: Mary Kay Foss http://www.taxgirl.com/state-tax-primer-from-a-to-w-arizona/comment-page-1/#comment-7672 Mary Kay Foss Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:14:28 +0000 http://www.taxgirl.com/?p=1922#comment-7672 The staff at Arizona Department of Revenue are difficult to deal with. They will not accept a federal power of attorney form. You must complete the state form.Also there telephone system is very confusing. It takes a long time to reach a real person and then they're probably in the wrong department. The staff at Arizona Department of Revenue are difficult to deal with. They will not accept a federal power of attorney form. You must complete the state form.Also there telephone system is very confusing. It takes a long time to reach a real person and then they’re probably in the wrong department.

]]> By: Bruce http://www.taxgirl.com/state-tax-primer-from-a-to-w-arizona/comment-page-1/#comment-7670 Bruce Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:39:32 +0000 http://www.taxgirl.com/?p=1922#comment-7670 I am enjoying the series. I am looking forward to the state by state info - I am planing on forwarding certain states to a few clients-. Just curious, where is the info coming from? State DOR web sites or?????? I am enjoying the series. I am looking forward to the state by state info – I am planing on forwarding certain states to a few clients-.

Just curious, where is the info coming from? State DOR web sites or??????

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