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Portions of interviews with this week's newsmakers. This week with Doug Quelland, Rodney Glassman., Rep. Andy Tobin, Sen. David Shapira, and Gov. Jan Brewer.
Homeowners, commercial property owners, need to know future tax obligations
Reducing taxes is attractive for those who pay and the GOP plan is good for business, bad for homeowners. Conceptually, it is very simple however: property tax revenue results from assessed valuations multiplied by tax rates.
The problem is the government spends money and then expects taxpayers to pay, similar to a spendthrift college student with a parent’s credit card.
GOP tax plan good for business, bad for homeowners
Republican lawmakers and the governor are moving ahead with a tax-reduction plan they say would enable Arizona to attract more businesses and jobs to the state, even though the likely result would be a heavier tax burden for homeowners.
Gov. Brewer outlines tax, economic development plan
Brewer says her goal is to retain and attract businesses with steps intended to promote new investments and creation of quality jobs.
Senate Republicans plan business tax cuts
Senate Republicans will push for a slew of tax cuts for businesses next year, part of a package aimed at attracting companies to Arizona.
Treasurer hopeful Ducey was delinquent on property taxes
State treasurer candidate Doug Ducey had a lien placed on his Paradise Valley home for failure to pay property taxes, and paid two years worth of taxes shortly after he filed to run for office, according to the Maricopa County Assessor’s Office.
Voters to decide fate of 10 ballot measures
Voters will consider up to 10 ballot measures in November, including the constitutional protection for hunting and fishing, elimination of affirmative action and decriminalization of medical marijuana.
Phoenix delays deciding on property tax hike
Phoenix city leaders have decided to wait two years before deciding whether to increase a city property tax rate.
Chamber chalked up wins, but still pushes for tax cuts
A number of important legislative reforms supported by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Arizona Manufacturers Council made their way to Gov. Jan Brewer and were signed into law, including, for the second consecutive year, major regulatory and tort reforms.
ATRA gives Legislature mixed review
The Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die on April 29, and the policy achievements of the 49th Legislature get a mixed review from a taxpayer’s perspective.
Maricopa County looks into tax rebates
The Maricopa County Assessor's Office says it's cracking down on property owners who may be improperly receiving tax rebates for rental homes and apartments.
Opposing GOP ‘jobs bill’ would jeopardize Brewer
A package of tax cuts aimed at spurring economic growth has become a political landmine for Gov. Jan Brewer, who is facing a tough primary challenge from several fellow Republicans unhappy with her fiscal decisions.
