Services are generally not taxable in Arizona, with the following exceptions: amusements. personal property rentals. contracting.
Most Construction contractors (both primes and subs) must be licensed with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors; some exemptions apply. To become a licensed contractor, you must submit an application showing you have passed one or more written exams, met appropriate experience requirements, and have sufficient bonding.
Labor used in repairing and maintaining machinery and equipment that are permanently attached to real property would be taxable under the prime contracting classification. personal property and income derived from the sale of nontaxable services.
Generally, Arizona imposes a sales tax on services if they are considered to be tangible personal property repair, replacement, or maintenance services. For example, car repair, furniture cleaning, and tangible goods warranties are taxable services. However, not all services are subject to sales tax in Arizona.
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.
The following tables contain the rates for Transaction Privilege and other taxes imposed by the State of Arizona, the counties, and 91 Arizona cities/towns: • Table 1 provides the tax rates which combine the state's transaction privilege tax rate of 5.6% and the county excise tax rate.
Withholding Percentage Options Keep in mind for tax year 2023 and beyond, the tax rate for Arizona taxable income is 2.5%.
Generally, Arizona imposes a sales tax on services if they are considered to be tangible personal property repair, replacement, or maintenance services. For example, car repair, furniture cleaning, and tangible goods warranties are taxable services. However, not all services are subject to sales tax in Arizona.