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Effective with the June 2012 reporting period, Tempe is changing the format of its tax return taking advantage of modern imaging technology. This format is also similar to that used by other Arizona cities. You can find out more about the new form in Tax Return Instructions.
 
Sales and Use Tax Return  
Tax Return Instructions  
Sales Tax Application  
 
If you are a quarterly or annual filer, the period shown on the return will only be the last month (for example 06/12 for the April/June - 2012 reporting period.) You are still required to report all months on the return by combining the gross income for all relevant months and entering the sum on the appropriate line.

The Tempe privilege (sales) tax rate is 2.0% effective 7/1/10
The combined State, County, and City tax rate is 9.3% effective 7/1/10

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The Tempe City Council recently passed Ordinance 2011.31 which brings the Tempe City Tax Code in compliance with modifications adopted by the Municipal Tax Code Commission following the end of the 2010 Legislative Session. 
   
 

All persons applying for business license as an Individual, Sole Proprietor or Husband & Wife business, must provide evidence of their legal right to be in the United States in compliance with A.R.S. 41-1080, also known as the “Legal Arizona Workers Act".

This website is for general information only. It is an informal and nonbinding communication and does not provide comprehensive explanations of laws and regulations. The intent is to condense and simplify the language in the Tempe City Code. For complete details, refer to the City of Tempe Code and related regulations. In case of inconsistency or omission, the language of the City Code shall prevail.

"Our mission is to provide quality service to all Tempe taxpayers, and administer the tax code in a fair and equitable manner."

 

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Last updated: 10/23/2012 1:45:20 PM