Arizona Tax Research Association
Capitol Media Services
The recently ended state legislative session didn't bring much conclusion to several high-profile proposals affecting Arizona businesses.
A tax cut they sought isn't going to happen.
There will be no limits on medical-malpractice lawsuits.
And the state is not going to try to set up its own guest-worker program to help firms struggling to find qualified workers.
There were a few small victories, however; notably the decision to extend and expand tax credits for research and development.
A tax cut they sought isn't going to happen.
There will be no limits on medical-malpractice lawsuits.
And the state is not going to try to set up its own guest-worker program to help firms struggling to find qualified workers.
There were a few small victories, however; notably the decision to extend and expand tax credits for research and development.
The Arizona Republic
For those of us looking under rocks for the nation's Next Great Financial Crisis - failing investment banks and spiraling home-mortgage disasters? Bah! - bankrupt cities suddenly look promising.
Late last month, the city of Vallejo, Calif., came within hours of declaring bankruptcy, largely because it no longer could bear the weight of the salaries and retirement benefits it pays its employees.
Late last month, the city of Vallejo, Calif., came within hours of declaring bankruptcy, largely because it no longer could bear the weight of the salaries and retirement benefits it pays its employees.
East Valley Tribune
Queen Creek has put a lot of time and effort into preserving its small-town feel amid the waves of development washing east from Gilbert and north from Pinal County.
But pushing back against such a tide can require a lot of money, even beyond the expected expenses of dealing with growth within its own borders.
But pushing back against such a tide can require a lot of money, even beyond the expected expenses of dealing with growth within its own borders.
East Valley Tribune
Queen Creek has the highest per capita municipal debt in Arizona, and neighboring Gilbert ranks seventh for total municipal debt.
The information is reflected in an analysis by the Department of Revenue's Debt Oversight Commission and was released Monday by the Arizona Tax Research Association. Officials from both towns and an analyst with the Arizona Tax Research Association said the rankings aren't surprising with both towns growing and needing the money to put significant infrastructure in place for residents.
The information is reflected in an analysis by the Department of Revenue's Debt Oversight Commission and was released Monday by the Arizona Tax Research Association. Officials from both towns and an analyst with the Arizona Tax Research Association said the rankings aren't surprising with both towns growing and needing the money to put significant infrastructure in place for residents.
East Valley Tribune
Gilbert voters will be asked to approve several provisions on Tuesday’s ballot, including a $174 million bond issue aimed at improving town roads and an $82 million school construction bond package.
Town and school district officials argue proceeds from the bond issues, repaid through homeowner property taxes, will fill vital needs in the growing area.
Traffic congestion is the biggest complaint throughout the town, said Town Councilman Don Skousen.
Town and school district officials argue proceeds from the bond issues, repaid through homeowner property taxes, will fill vital needs in the growing area.
Traffic congestion is the biggest complaint throughout the town, said Town Councilman Don Skousen.
Parker Pioneer
Jennifer Schuldt of the Arizona Tax Research Association, asked a variety of questions about La Paz County's finances at the annual interview with the Board of Supervisors.
ATRA is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization which analyzes each Arizona county's financial picture and tax rate.
Schuldt, who serves as vice president of ATRA has come to La Paz several times prior; and informed the supervisors La Paz County was her final county stop, at the Aug. 1 meeting.
ATRA is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization which analyzes each Arizona county's financial picture and tax rate.
Schuldt, who serves as vice president of ATRA has come to La Paz several times prior; and informed the supervisors La Paz County was her final county stop, at the Aug. 1 meeting.
East Valley Tribune
The Pinal County Board of Supervisors approved a tentative $498 million budget this week, topping last year's budget by nearly $100 million.
County officials said the 2007-08 fiscal year budget will reduce the primary property tax rate and will put money toward public safety and transportation.
County officials said the 2007-08 fiscal year budget will reduce the primary property tax rate and will put money toward public safety and transportation.
The Arizona Republic
New sales taxes may be in the future for some Valley residents as cities grasp for ways to widen growth-choked freeways ahead of the schedule approved by voters only 14 months ago.
The extent of desperation is evident in a political coalition built by Goodyear, Avondale, Buckeye and Litchfield Park, where officials are discussing whether to ask voters to approve city sales-tax increases. New taxes would allow the cities to jump-start Interstate 10's expansion to next year instead of having to wait until 2011.
The extent of desperation is evident in a political coalition built by Goodyear, Avondale, Buckeye and Litchfield Park, where officials are discussing whether to ask voters to approve city sales-tax increases. New taxes would allow the cities to jump-start Interstate 10's expansion to next year instead of having to wait until 2011.
The Arizona Republic
Call it a finger in the dike, or one small step, but Maricopa County officials took action Wednesday to ward off sticker shock when residents pay their 2006-07 property taxes.
The county Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to impose a 2 percent cap on the levy increase for a pair of special districts governing library and flood-control services. The move comes against the backdrop of residential property valuations that are expected to increase by an average of 43 percent when assessments are released next month.
The county Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to impose a 2 percent cap on the levy increase for a pair of special districts governing library and flood-control services. The move comes against the backdrop of residential property valuations that are expected to increase by an average of 43 percent when assessments are released next month.
Explorer News
August 25, 2004 - On Aug. 16, county supervisors across the state set property tax rates for their constituents. In Pima County, the Board of Supervisors did what they've done for the past five years. They kept the primary tax rate at $4, for a combined county property tax rate of almost $5.50 per $100 of assessed value, a slight dip over last year.
Yet the amount of taxes collected continues to rise steadily.
Yet the amount of taxes collected continues to rise steadily.