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Timestamp: 2017-04-28 02:27:46
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Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 43', '§ 501', '§ 43', '§ 43', '§ 528', '§ 43', '§ 501', '§ 501', '§ 43', '§ 43', '§ 43', '§ 43', '§ 43', '§ 43', '§ 43', '§ 43']

Arizona Department of Revenue > Forms > Exempt Organization > Tax Highlights
Forms > Exempt Organization > Tax Highlights
ORGANIZATIONS WITH UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME (UBTI): Tax Rate Changes The corporate income tax rate is reduced as follows: The corporate income tax rate is reduced as follows: 5.5% for taxable years beginning from and after December 31, 2015 through December 31, 2016 4.9% for taxable years beginning from and after December 31, 2016 Changes to the Apportionment Ratio: All non-air carrier taxpayers may select an enhanced apportionment ratio where the sales factor is weighted at 95% and the property and payroll factors are each weighted at 2.5%. A multistate service provider may make a binding election to determine Arizona sales of services for purposes of the sales factor using a calculation based on 95% of the market sales and 5% of income producing activity sales in Arizona. See Schedule MSP and the related instructions for more information including a definition of "multistate service provider". Federal Returns: For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2015, the Department no longer requests the federal return be included with the Arizona return. Please do not send your Federal Form to Arizona unless Federal Form 990 is filed in lieu of Arizona Form 99. The exempt organization is still required to have the federal return available upon request. Which Organizations Are Exempt From Arizona Corporate Income Tax? Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) § 43-1201(A) states that organizations that are exempt from federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) § 501 are exempt from the corporate income tax imposed under Title 43 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. A.R.S. § 43-1201(A) also lists specific types of organizations that are exempt from the corporate income tax imposed by Title 43 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. A nonprofit medical marijuana dispensary (NMMD) under Arizona Revised Statutes Title 36, Chapter 28.1, is exempt from the corporate income tax imposed under Title 43 of the Arizona Revised Statutes in accordance with A.R.S. § 43-1201(B).
NOTE: Homeowners associations described in IRC § 528 are not exempt from tax under A.R.S. § 43-1201(A) [associations that file federal Form 1120-H or 1120]. These organizations must file an Arizona corporate income tax return on Arizona Form 120A or Arizona Form 120. However, certain homeowners associations are federally tax exempt under IRC § 501(c)(4), as social welfare organizations, or under IRC § 501(c)(7), as clubs organized for pleasure or recreation. These homeowners associations are similarly tax exempt for Arizona income tax purposes. These organizations may file Arizona Form 99. Does the Exemption From Corporate Income Tax Apply to Other Taxes? No, the tax-exempt status provided by A.R.S. § 43-1201 applies only to corporate income taxes. The organization or dispensary may still be subject to other taxes, such as withholding, transaction privilege or use tax. Does the Organization Have to Apply for Exempt Status Under A.R.S. § 43-1201? No, it is not necessary to apply to the Arizona Department of Revenue for tax-exempt status for corporate income tax purposes. NMMDs must apply to the Arizona Department of Health Services and provide its registry identification number when filing its return(s) with the Arizona Department of Revenue. Does the Exempt Organization Have to File an Annual Information Return?
“Gross receipts” means the total amount the organization received from all sources during its annual tax year without subtracting any costs or expenses. However, the following exempt organizations do not have to file Arizona Form 99 or a copy of the organization's federal return of organization exempt from income tax regardless of the amount of gross receipts:
A religious organization exempt under A.R.S. § 43-1201(A)(4). The organization must be organized exclusively for religious purposes. No part of the organization’s net earnings may inure to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual. No substantial part of the organization’s activities may be carrying on propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation. An educational organization exempt under A.R.S. § 43-1201(A)(4). The organization must normally maintain a regular faculty and students in attendance at the place where its educational activities are regularly conducted. A charitable organization or an organization for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals, exempt under A.R.S. § 43-1201(A)(4). The organization must receive its support, in whole or in part, from funds contributed by the United States, or any state or political subdivision thereof, or receive its primary support from contributions of the general public. An organization exempt under A.R.S. § 43-1201(A)(4) if the operation, supervision, or control of the organization is by, or in connection with, a religious organization exempt under A.R.S. § 43-1201(A)(4). An organization exempt solely under A.R.S. § 43-1201(A)(2). The fraternal beneficiary societies, orders or organizations must: (a) operate under the lodge system or for the exclusive benefit of the members of a fraternity itself operating under the lodge system; and (b) provide for the payment of life, sick, accident or other benefits to the members of the society, order or organization or their dependents. DUE DATE: Arizona Form 99 or a copy of the organization’s federal return of organization exempt from income tax is due by the 15th day of the fifth calendar month after the close of the taxable year. How is Gross Receipts Determined?