Effective November 1, the City of Tempe amended the Tax Code to change our annual license fee from varying amounts based on reporting frequency to a flat fee of $50 regardless of the filing frequency.  This will affect 2009 renewals.  In addition, Tempe adopted a Transient Privilege License ($25) for those doing business in Tempe for a period of 30 days or less.  The Ordinance enacting these changes can be found at the following link: Ordinance 2008.52

The Tempe Tax Code was recently amended to maintain conformity with State law.  Changes include an exemption for Solar Energy Devices, an exemption for Architectural and Engineering Fees included in a construction contract, and a clarification to the definition of "Out-of-State Sale".  You can access the Ordinance enacting these changes at the following link:  Ordinance 2008.26

State law requires Individuals /Sole Proprietors to submit a copy of one of twelve documents that indicates authorized presence in the United States.  More information about the eligible documents as well as the State Law, the Legal Arizona Worker's Act, can be found on the Maricopa County Attorney's web site.  The City of Tempe will accept and process your application but will not issue a license until documentation has been received.

You can access the most current monthly Statistical Report in an Adobe document format at this link: 

October 2008 Statistical Report

Please Note:    The Tax and License Division staff is glad to assist you in any way that we can.  Please understand that every effort is made to provide adequate and accurate information.   However, any verbal advice or information we give you is not binding on the City.   If you need a specific response to a tax code issue, we recommend that you submit your questions in writing to our Division, and maintain our written response for your records.
 

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