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Tucson Tax and License Online 

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Tucson Tax and License Online (Brochure)

Through this site you can apply for a new Tucson business license, file a business tax return, pay license fees and taxes due, review account information, and contact tax and license representatives for help with any questions you may have.

Business Licenses and Tax Information

Valuable information regarding operating a business in the City of Tucson, including tax forms and business license applications.

Current Tax Rate Chart by Activity pdf

For actual tax rate information, and how to calculate, please call the Tax Audit Section at (520) 791-4681.

Tax Workshop - Schedule pdf

Taxpayer Education & Assistance Team
(520) 791-4681
Taxpayer-Education@tucsonaz.gov

Learn your rights and responsibilities for Transaction Privilege (Sales) Taxation by attending a Tax and License Workshop sponsored by the City of Tucson Finance Department.

ATTENTION: Notice To Tax Payers pdf

For Fiscal Year 2010 Budget, Mayor and Council adopted tax code changes that become effective July 1, 2009.

License Application Identification Requirement pdf

Effective October 1, 2008, ARS § 41-1080 requires that certain forms of identification be presented when applying for a Business License with the City of Tucson. They are listed at this link.

Change in the City's Business License Policy pdf

Effective January 1, 2008, a new business license policy went into effect at the City of Tucson. For more information about the policy and how it was designed, see the Mayor and Council Regular Session item dated September 5, 2007 pdf.

Arizona Department of Commerce

Small Business Services (SBS) provides information and resources for every stage of your business development. Small Business Services collaborates with state agencies and numerous business organizations to promote entrepreneurship among small, minority-, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises. In addition, they advocate on small business issues that are important throughout Arizona.

Tucson Electric Power Commercial Energy Solutions Small Business Program

TEP’s Small Business program encourages contractors to install selected high-efficiency lighting, HVAC and refrigeration measures for TEP small business customers.

Financial Information

City of Tucson Electronic Payment Applications

Housing Vendor pdf
Other Vendors pdf

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)

The CAFR for current and prior years issued by the City of Tucson, Finance Department, Accounting Division. If you have questions, call Accounting at (520) 791-4561.

Single Audit pdf

This report covers our Federal Expenditures by agency for the fiscal year.

Tucson Supplemental Retirement System (TSRS CAFR)

The CAFR for current and prior years issued by the Tucson Supplemental Retirement System. If you have questions, call the Pension Section at (520) 791-4598.

Improvement Districts Special Assessments

Access to assessment info on a property by entering the Parcel/Tax code number. (520) 791-4124 (office), (520) 791-4296 (fax).

Cashier Stations, Hours, and Telephone Numbers pdf

Payments accepted for sales taxes, business license fees, liquor fees, water, refuse, sign codes, improvement district assessments, and most other payments due the City. Cashiers also sell bus passes.  City Cashiers do not accept traffic and parking citation payments.

Information on Community Facilities Districts (CFDs)

CFDs are an important tool for municipalities to support beneficial growth and development through the financing of public infrastructure. The Arizona Community Facilities District Act approved in 1988 provides for the establishment of CFDs by Arizona cities and towns. A CFD is a special purpose improvement district within the boundaries of the city or town and is a separate political subdivision typically governed by the Mayor and Council.

Document Presented to Mayor and Council - June 5, 2007 pdf
Policy Guidelines and Application Procedures for the Establishment of Community Facilities Districts pdf