Are services taxable in Arizona? Arizona has a transaction privilege tax (TPT) that operates similarly to sales and use tax in other states. Some professional services, amusement/entertainment services, and services to tangible personal property are taxable in Arizona.
Common sales tax exemptions include: Professional or personal services where the sale of tangible personal property constitutes an inconsequential element. Services rendered in addition to the sale of tangible personal property at retail.
Maintenance, Repair, Replacement and Alteration construction activities, collectively referred to as MRRA activities, are specifically excluded from the prime contracting classification. MRRA activities entail contracting activities on existing property.
Prime Contractor's Certificate The purpose of this form is to provide a subcontractor with the validation required for tax exemption of a particular project, for a period of time, or until revoked.
Contractors engaging in taxable construction projects or activities are required to obtain a TPT license.
The purpose of the Certificate is to document and establish a basis for state and city tax deductions or exemptions. It is to be filled out completely by the purchaser and furnished to the vendor at the time of the sale.
Arizona Form 140 is for full year residents only. You may not file a joint income tax return on Form 140 if any of the following apply: Your spouse is a nonresident alien (citizen of and living in another country). Your spouse is a resident of another state.
How does the transaction privilege tax (TPT) apply to prime contracting? The TPT is imposed on the business activity of performing contracting work as a prime contractor. The tax base is sixty-five percent of the gross receipts derived from the business.