Resolving Arizona State and Local Tax Problems
If you need to resolve issues with state or local tax authorities such as employment taxes, transactional privilege (sales) tax, use tax, commercial property or residential assessments, or if you have failed to pay taxes or file returns in a timely fashion, you need an experienced Arizona tax lawyer.
At the law firm of Bredemann & McFarlane, based in Scottsdale but serving Arizona taxpayers, including in Tucson, Flagstaff, Casa Grande, and Sierra Vista, we serve businesses and individuals throughout Arizona who are involved in tax controversies with state and local tax authorities. Don't hesitate to contact us to schedule a free consultation.
Helping Clients Involved in State Tax Controversies
The primary state taxes in Arizona are the state income tax, the transaction privilege tax (TPT), and employment taxes. The income tax is asserted against individuals or businesses on their taxable income. The TPT is similar to a sales tax, but is imposed on businesses rather than individuals. As a practical matter, businesses pass on the costs to customers. Some businesses and individuals may be liable for certain other state taxes, such as withheld employment taxes, use tax, personal property tax, and unemployment tax.
The process to contest the ADOR's or Assessor's determinations of tax liability, or the assessor's misguidance in valuing your property or improvements, is complicated and full of procedural pitfalls. Contact us to secure assistance in defending yourself against the ADOR's or Assessor's determinations.
There are many levels of administrative protests and appeals, depending on the type of tax. The Arizona Tax Court handles appeals of state and local tax determinations once the taxpayer has exhausted all administrative appeals.
Our attorneys are highly experienced at advising clients on all levels and matters involving Arizona state taxes and at representing clients before the Arizona Tax Court. The appeals process is complex and requires knowledgeable, and professional assistance, Contact us.
Handling Property Tax Issues
County tax assessors also assess and collect property taxes, which are one of the primary funding sources for local government in Arizona. Due to the recent downturn in the economy, both in Arizona and throughout the United States, real estate values have depressed substantially. However, in many cases, county tax assessors are not accurately assessing property to reflect the downturn in property values throughout the state. If your residential or commercial property has not been assessed accurately, our law firm can help. Contact us to help you assess and protest that valuation or classification.
Addressing County and Local Tax Issues Throughout the State
In addition to collecting state sales tax, county governments may collect excise taxes on the same types of transactions. Our experienced tax lawyers have handled tax negotiations, appeals and other controversies throughout the state. Contact us to discuss your legal concerns about state and local tax matters.
