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Nerdy takeawaysWhether you have to file an Arizona state income tax return depends on your gross income, tax filing status and residency.
Arizona has a flat income tax rate of 2.5%. This rate applies to taxable income earned in 2023, which is reported on 2024 state tax returns.
State income tax return due dates typically follow the federal tax deadline . In 2024, Arizona tax returns were due April 15 or are due Oct. 15 with an extension.
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Generally, you have to file an Arizona state income tax return if you’re a resident, part-year resident or nonresident. Full-year and part-year residents must file if their gross income is above:
Arizona gross income
Married, filing jointly
Married, filing separately
Head of household
Note: Arizona gross income equals your federal gross income minus interest from government bonds, Social Security retirement benefits, Railroad Retirement Act benefits, active duty military pay and pay for service in the National Guard.
The rules for nonresidents are a bit trickier. The Arizona Department of Revenue has more guidance in the Form 140NR instructions [0]
Arizona Department of Revenue . 2023 Arizona Form 140NR. Accessed Aug 15, 2024.There are three types of residency statuses when it comes to Arizona state income tax. They determine what portion of your income the state will tax.
If your Arizona residency type is.
Arizona taxes this part of your income.
All income from all sources inside and outside Arizona.
All income received while a resident, plus income from Arizona sources while a nonresident.
Income from Arizona sources.
In general, you’re a resident of Arizona for tax purposes if your primary, permanent home is there or you spent more than nine months there during the tax year. Arizona residents file Form 140, 140A or 140EZ. The Arizona Department of Revenue has a detailed breakdown of which form you should use based on criteria such as your income, if you plan to itemize, and whether you’ll claim estimated payments [0]
Arizona Department of Revenue . Individual Income Tax Information. Accessed Apr 22, 2024.You can also read all the rules for how Arizona determines residency status.
Generally, you’re a part-year resident of Arizona if you were a nonresident for some of the tax year. This is often the case for people who moved to Arizona from another state.
If you’re a part-year resident, you typically pay Arizona state tax on all income you received during the part of the tax year you were a resident of Arizona, plus state income tax on income just from Arizona sources while you were a nonresident. Part-year residents file Form 140-PY.
Nonresidents still may have to pay Arizona state tax on income they receive from Arizona sources. This means you may need to file an Arizona state income tax return even if you live in another state but made money from Arizona-related things such as:
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Arizona Department of Revenue . Free Electronic Filing for Individuals. Accessed Apr 22, 2024.Wondering "Where is my Arizona state tax refund?" Good news: You can check the status of your state tax refund online.
If you can’t afford your tax bill, Arizona offers payment plans that you can set up online or over the phone [0]
Arizona Department of Revenue . Payment Arrangement for Individuals. Accessed Apr 22, 2024.You can also apply for the state’s Offer in Compromise program, which might allow you to pay less than you owe [0]
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