Legislative Advocacy
Current LegislationArizona has one of the most complicated tax systems in the country. One of those complications is that property in Arizona receives two valuations: primary and secondary. ATRA's proposal will limit the annual growth in primary values of locally assessed property to 5%.
Recent News
Influential tax policy group seeks limit in growth of property valuesKevin McCarthy said a 5 percent limit produces more stability by establishing a steadier growth pattern — something that is less vulnerable to wild swings in valuations...
Recent News
Ariz. governor seeking tax changes for businessesKevin McCarthy, president of the Arizona Tax Research Association, said the periodic debate over exemptions obscures a larger issue: the importance of having a uniform sales-tax code instead of the two-track system now in place.
Recent Publications
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Recently Posted Legislative Position Papers
- ATRA Supports SB1084-Extending The Net Operating Loss Carryforward To 20 Years
- ATRA Supports SCR1025-5% Locally Assessed Real Property Valuation Limit
- ATRA's Legislative Program
- ATRA's Good Bill /Bad Bill List
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ATRA Announces Good Government Award
November 18, 2011 ATRA selected Fritz Behring as the recipient of the J. Elliott Hibbs ATRA Good Government Award for 2011. The award was presented during ATRA's Annual Meeting Luncheon on Friday, November 18 at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort. For the last 18 years, ATRA has recognized outstanding individuals whose work in the public sector is characterized by strong, continuing, and consistent efforts to spend taxpayers dollars wisely and to promote government that is efficient, open, and accountable.