Issues

Taxation

Position

Taxation Committee's Guiding Principles:

Support a taxation system that is globally competitive, fair, consistent, and equitable and that provides revenue on the broadest possible basis at the lowest possible tax rates. The taxation system should encourage capital investment in economic vitality, and improve the quality of life for all Arizonans. To that end, the taxation system should:

  • Reduce disparities that unfairly single out business or other non-residential property for disproportionate taxation;
  • Reduce income tax rates for business and individuals in order to generate more economic growth and compete with other state and nations; and
  • Reduce disparities in the transaction privilege tax system, thereby reducing unnecessary compliance issues and regulations for businesses.

News

  • EDITORIAL
    Sep 5, 2010 — The Arizona Daily Star
    Arizona didn't do that, either, in the days when Arizona was led by a Democratic governor, Janet Napolitano, and a Republican Legislature. It pointed out that the sales tax was established in the 1930s when the economy was driven largely by the sale of products. They must reposition the state to better operate during economic downturns.
  • Governor's race outcome could affect film credits
    Sep 5, 2010 — Detroit Free Press
    The tax breaks have resulted in 6,763 production-related jobs and more than 4,000 jobs for extras.
  • County tax rate is down, but your bill may be up
    Aug 31, 2010 — East Valley Tribune
    But for many homeowners, their property value declined at a greater rate. Property owners can view a more detailed copy of their tax bill at http://treasurer.maricopa.gov.
  • County to OK tax rates; several increases seen
    Aug 15, 2010 — The Arizona Daily Star
    ...property tax) $66.12 $71.28 Tucson $186.88 $191 Pima County $918.34 $935.96 Tucson Unified School District $1,214.02 $1,259.52 Pima Community College $215.40 $216.96 Joint Technical Education District $10 $10 Central Arizona Water Conservation District $20 $20 Total $2,630.76 $2,704.72 House #2 in unincorporated Pima County 2009 tax 2010 tax Education Assistance (state property tax) $66.12 $71.28 Pima County...
  • Bush tax cuts: Nice while they lasted
    Aug 6, 2010 — Detroit Free Press
    No, not the one where the candidates for governor will slug it out. Taxpayers in the lowest brackets, who generally spend every penny they can hang onto, perhaps should be spared in these tough economic times. Meanwhile, interest due on the debt also grows.Those budget facts were exactly why the tax cuts of the early 2000s were written with sunsets.
  • 3 Dems seek Dist. 25 seat
    Aug 5, 2010 — The Arizona Daily Star
    Pat Fleming is running for her second term in the House. In the Democratic primary, she faces political newcomer Ken Davis and former state Rep.
  • Taxes, logo, vegetarian menu eyed by YUHSD
    Jul 15, 2010 — The Yuma Daily Sun
    Both passes exclude playoff and invitational tournaments. "The district pass is a huge entertainment deal.
  • EDITORIAL: Unemployed Arizonans snubbed by Kyl: Our view
    Jul 14, 2010 — The Arizona Daily Star
    Guaranteed employment for at least six years and no matter how poorly you perform you receive a paycheck plus health and retirement benefits. You do need to offset the cost of increased spending, and that's what Republicans object to. Cutting off the long-term unemployment benefits takes money out of the hands of local business owners and communities.
  • Gilbert school board votes to strike street, utility tax
    Jul 8, 2010 — East Valley Tribune
    And, the district had requested the school board raise the $400,000 by keeping an adjacent ways tax the district uses to make such improvements. Stump said the board also received several e-mails about the proposed tax levy. The state requires school districts to hold such a hearing if they plan to spend adjacent ways funds.
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