Updated July 1st, 2016 After a couple of false starts spanning several years, Arizona is finally simplifying it’s transaction privilege tax (TPT) system. In Arizona, TPT is the equivalent of sales tax in most other states. The state hasn’t released much hard news yet, but this post will go over what we know for now. What do these Arizona tax changes mean for online sellers? Changes to TPT reporting According to a press release from the Arizona Department of Revenue, sellers will now be required to use “location-based” reporting when submitting TPT returns to ensure accurate distribu ..read more

Last year we wrote about how – gloriously – Arizona announced they were simplifying sales tax registration and compliance in the state. Then we wrote about how – just kidding – Arizona was putting off that welcome change until 2016. (Note: while we’re calling it “sales tax” here for simplicity’s sake, Arizona actually calls their version of sales tax “transaction privilege tax” or TPT.) Well, 2016 is almost here, and with it, yet another update from the Arizona Department of Revenue. Here’s the lowdown: Arizona Not Yet Simplifying Sales Tax Registration Anybody who has sales tax nexus in ..read more

If your business is based out-of-state, but you have sales tax nexus in Arizona (such as through selling on Amazon FBA), this may affect the way you register for and collect sales tax in the state. Arizona’s current sales tax administration system is complex. Not only are sellers required to register and file with the state of Arizona, in many cases they are required to register with individual localities. Here is the list of individual localities that administer their own sales tax: Apache Junction Avondale Chandler Douglas Flagstaff Glendale Mesa Nogales Peoria Phoenix Prescott Scottsd ..read more

Earlier this year we wrote about the simplification of Arizona sales tax. (Note: Arizona calls their version of sales tax “transaction privilege tax.”) The changes would have made it simpler to register for a sales tax license in Arizona and simplify sales tax filing in the Grand Canyon State. We say “would have,” though, because these simplifications have hit a snag. According to a recent notice published by the Arizona Department of Revenue, “Due to the complexity in incorporating the City’s requirements into the Department’s information technology system, ADOR will not be the single point ..read more

Last updated July 10, 2020 You’ve just made a sale in Arizona, a state where you have sales tax nexus. While you’re happy about the money, you’ve now got a conundrum on your hands. Namely, should you charge sales on shipping and handling costs or not? It doesn’t help that every single state is different, so it’s not like you can use other state as an example. To help you out, let’s take a look at Arizona’s rules on the taxability of shipping. Sales Tax on Shipping in Arizona? It Depends… Luckily, Arizona knew people would come calling with questions and outlined the various scenarios involved ..read more

Starting in 2021, the state of Arizona has made a few changes to how they handle Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT – Arizona’s version of sales tax). More taxpayers than ever are required to file electronically, and Arizona taxpayers can now claim even higher sales tax discounts for filing electronically and on time. Here’s what’s new:  Most Arizona Taxpayers Now Required to File and Pay Electronically  Throughout the past few years, Arizona has been requiring more and more TPT taxpayers to file and pay online. Starting in 2021, Arizona TPT and use tax payers are required to file and p ..read more

Good news for marketplace sellers! The state of Arizona now requires marketplaces to collect sales tax on behalf of sellers on online marketplaces like Amazon and Etsy. This means that if you sell on a platform like Amazon, then Amazon will collect sales tax from your Arizona buyers on your behalf, and remit it to the state.  But as usual, nothing is black and white when it comes to eCommerce sales tax.  This post will explain what online sellers need to know about the Arizona marketplace facilitator law, and answer your frequently asked questions.  Overview of the Arizona Mark ..read more

State laws on economic nexus vary and it’s hard to keep up if you’re doing business in multiple states. We’ve done the research for you and here’s all the information you need to know about economic nexus in Arizona. What is economic nexus in Arizona? With the recent South Dakota v. Wayfair Supreme Court ruling […] The post Economic Nexus in Arizona appeared first on TaxJar Blog ..read more