Tax - State and Local
Our Practice - What We Do
Few things change as often as state and local tax rules, which is why representation by up-to-date, experienced attorneys is so important. Our attorneys are well equipped to provide exceptional assistance to clients involved with planning, negotiating, litigating and lobbying on state and local tax issues.Our services begin with tax planning and extend to representation at various levels of the state and local tax system, including:
- Corporate income tax, including audits, administrative and judicial reviews
- Hazardous waste taxes
- Property taxes, including all aspects and stages of property tax disputes
- Transaction privilege (sales) and use taxes
- Unemployment taxes, including employee and independent contractor disputes.
Our State and Local Tax attorneys also handle appeals to the following:
- Arizona Department of Revenue
- State Board of Tax Appeals
- Office of Administrative Hearings
- State and county boards of equalization
- Arizona Tax Court
- Arizona Court of Appeals
- Arizona Supreme Court
- United States Supreme Court.
Arizona’s unique sales tax laws, which impose a tax on the seller for the privilege of doing business, present the greatest potential for litigation. Our attorneys have particular experience in this area, which provides exceptional value to our clients.
Additionally, our State and Local Tax attorneys consult with other firm attorneys from the real estate, corporate, legislative and litigation practice areas to enhance the quality of representation and the level of service provided to the client.
Our Attorneys - Who We Are
Our State and Local Tax attorneys provide our clients with sophisticated, experienced legal representation based on the tailored knowledge and experience necessary to navigate the complex system of state and local taxation.
Our Clients - Who We Represent
Clients of the State and Local Tax team range from small businesses to world-renowned corporations, each navigating its way through complex tax laws.The following companies represent a cross-section of the State and Local Tax team’s client base:
- Mayo Clinic
- Del Webb
- Tucson Airport Authority.
Our Experience - What We've Done
Over the years, the State and Local Tax team has been involved in numerous projects that have made significant contributions to the local business community. We believe our vast experience and commitment to providing our clients with the latest information available have made these contributions possible.
Some of the matters the group has been involved with that are of lasting significance to the State of Arizona include:
- Court institution of the General Electric Rule, which holds that once the Department of Revenue has approved a corporate taxpayer’s method of accounting, the taxpayer may not retroactively change that method
- Property tax reductions for all airlines landing or operating in Arizona
- Repeal of Arizona state sales tax on advertising revenue
- Implementation of State Taxpayer Bill of Rights
- Implementation of Municipal Taxpayer Bill of Rights
- Creation of safe harbor provisions for employers regarding issues and disputes involving employees and independent contractors.
External Links
Internal Revenue Service