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You are here: Home Arizona Law Arizona Revised Statutes  Title 42

Arizona Revised Statutes Title 42

Taxation

Chapter 1ADMINISTRATION
Article 1Department of Revenue
42-1001Definitions
42-1002Department of revenue; director; appointments; search committee; compensation
42-1003Department organization; director's staff; deputy director; assistant directors
42-1004General powers and duties of the department; res judicata; remedies; enforcement; special collections account
42-1005Powers and duties of director
42-1006Interrogatories to taxpayers; power to require information; classification
42-1007Service of process upon the director
42-1008Employee preparation of tax returns for compensation prohibited
Article 2Reciprocity
42-1051Definitions
42-1052Suits to enforce state tax; comity
42-1053Recognition and enforcement of other states' taxes
Article 3General Administrative Provisions
42-1101Application
42-1101.01Definitions
42-1102Taxpayer bonds; definition
42-1103Enjoining delinquent taxpayer from engaging or continuing in business
42-1103.01Action to enjoin return preparers
42-1103.02Understatement of taxpayer's liability by return preparer; civil penalty; definition
42-1103.03Suspension from electronic filing program
42-1104Statutes of limitation; exceptions
42-1105Taxpayer identification, verification and records; retention
42-1105.01Signatures; return preparers and electronic return preparers; definition
42-1105.02Date of filing by electronic means; definitions
42-1105.03Unauthorized disclosure; violation; classification
42-1106Time limitations for credit and refund claims
42-1107Extension of time for filing returns
42-1108Audit; deficiency assessments
42-1109Failure to file return; false or fraudulent return; mandamus; order to produce documents
42-1110Successor liability for tax
42-1111Jeopardy assessments
42-1112Enforcement powers and duties
42-1113Closing agreements
42-1114Suit to recover taxes
42-1115Payment under protest
42-1116Disposition of tax revenues
42-1117Tax refund account
42-1118Refunds, credits, offsets and abatements
42-1119Denial of refund
42-1120Overpayment and underpayment; spouses; trusts and estates
42-1121Overpayment and underpayment in different tax years
42-1122Setoff for debts to state agencies and courts; revolving fund; definitions
42-1123Interest
42-1124Failure to affix stamps or pay or account for tax; forfeiture of commodity; sale of forfeited commodity; effect of seizure and sale
42-1125Civil penalties; definition
42-1125.01Civil penalties for return preparers, electronic filing and payment participants
42-1126Fee for bad checks
42-1127Criminal violations; classifications; place of trial; definition
42-1128Recovery of collection costs
42-1129Payment of tax by electronic funds transfer or other immediately available monies
Article 4Liens and Priorities of Tax Claims
42-1151Lien
42-1152Filing of lien; notice; recording
42-1153Release or subordination of lien
42-1154Priority of tax claim
42-1155Voluntary liens on property; security for delinquent taxes
Article 5Seizure of Property for Collection of Taxes
42-1201Levy and distraint; definition
42-1202Surrender of property subject to levy; definition
42-1203Production of books
42-1204Property exempt from levy
42-1205Notice and sale of seized property
42-1206Authority to release levy and return property
Article 6Tax Appeals
42-1251Appeal to the department; hearing
42-1252State board of tax appeals
42-1253Appeal to state board of tax appeals; definition
42-1254Appeal to tax court
42-1255Burden of proof
Chapter 2TAXPAYER PROTECTION AND SERVICES
Article 1Confidentiality of Taxpayer Information
42-2001Definitions
42-2002Disclosure of confidential information prohibited
42-2003Authorized disclosure of confidential information
42-2004Violation; classification
Article 2Taxpayers' Bill of Rights
42-2051Arizona taxpayer assistance office; taxpayer problem resolution officer; duties
42-2052Erroneous advice or misleading statements by the department; abatement of penalties and interest; definitions
42-2053Procedures involving taxpayer interviews
42-2054Disclosure of taxpayer information
42-2055Taxpayer assistance orders
42-2056Closing agreements in cases of extensive taxpayer misunderstanding or misapplication; attorney general approval; rules; definition
42-2057Agreement for installment payments of tax
42-2058Basis for evaluating employee performance
42-2059No additional audits or proposed assessments; exceptions
42-2060Refund if items of income transfer from one year to another
42-2061Expedited review of jeopardy assessments
42-2062Abatement of penalties; definition
42-2063Department responsibilities; decision deadlines; definition
42-2064Reimbursement of fees and other costs; definitions
42-2065Abatement of interest for errors or delays caused by the department
42-2066Statute of limitations on tax debts
42-2067Limitation on the use of pseudonyms by department employees
42-2068Suspension of running of period of limitations during taxpayer disability
42-2069Taxpayer communications with practitioners; confidentiality; definitions
42-2070Prohibited audit techniques
42-2071Reimbursement of bank costs caused by erroneous tax levies
42-2072Stay of enforcement actions pending offer in compromise
42-2073Report of employee misconduct; definition
42-2074Equitable relief from joint and several liability
42-2075Audit duration; definition
42-2076Audit results; documentation
Article 3Private Taxpayer Rulings
42-2101Private taxpayer rulings; request; revocation or modification; definition
Article 4Business Identification and Licensing Forms
42-2151Providing business and employer identifiers, licenses, numbers and other forms
42-2152List of agencies having authority over starting and conducting business
42-2153Questionnaire of proposed business
42-2154Limitation on requirements of article
Article 5Innocent Spouses
42-2201Election for relief from joint and several liability; definition
42-2202Separate liability election; definition
Article 6Protection of Computer Software Source Code
42-2251Definitions
42-2252Protection from order to produce computer software source code; exceptions
42-2253Authorized subpoenas
42-2254Safeguards and protections
42-2301Definitions
42-2302Managed audit agreements
42-2303Managed audit operations; appeal
42-2304Interest and penalties; refunds
Chapter 3LUXURY PRIVILEGE TAX
Article 1General Administration
42-3001Definitions
42-3002Preemption by state of luxury taxation
42-3003Powers of administration and regulation
42-3004Rules
42-3005Agents and other employees; bond; credentials; removal
42-3006Revenue stamps
42-3007Manner of affixing stamps; definition
42-3008Refunds
42-3009Exemption for articles and substances sold in interstate commerce
42-3010Transaction invoices and other records; retention period
Article 2Levy and Payment
42-3051Levy of tax
42-3052Classifications of luxuries; rates of tax
42-3053Method of payment; receipts
Article 3Disposition of Revenue
42-3101Deposit
42-3102Distribution to state general fund
42-3103Monies allocated for state school aid
42-3104Monies allocated to the corrections fund
42-3106Monies allocated to the drug treatment and education fund; state department of corrections revolving fund
Article 4Enforcement
42-3151Inspection of records and stocks of luxuries
42-3152Personal liability for tax, increases, interest, penalties and collection charges
42-3153Remedies for collection
42-3154Failure or refusal to permit examination of records; classification; additional civil and criminal penalties
Article 5Cigarettes, Cigars and Tobacco Products
42-3201Distributors license
42-3202Payment of tax required to sell cigarettes, cigars and tobacco products
42-3203Stamped packages required for cigarettes
42-3204Affixing stamps and paying tax on cigarettes from out of state
42-3206Cigarette stamp discount purchases
42-3207Secured cigarette stamp purchases on credit; cancellation of credit privileges; collection action
42-3208Return and payment by distributors of tobacco products other than cigarettes
42-3209Redemption of unused tobacco product stamps and meter registration
42-3210Unlawful use of stamps; classification; definition
42-3211Cigarette distributors; filing requirements
Article 5.1Delivery Sales of Tobacco Products
42-3221Definitions
42-3222Delivery sales
42-3223Age verification
42-3224Disclosure
42-3225Shipping
42-3226Registration and reporting; applicability
42-3227Collection of taxes
42-3228Penalties; violations; classification
42-3229Enforcement
42-3230Applicability; Indian reservations
Article 6Tobacco Tax for Health Care
42-3251Levy and collection of tobacco tax
42-3251.01Levy and collection of tobacco tax
42-3252Disposition of monies
42-3253Administration
Article 7Indian Reservation Tobacco Tax
42-3301Definitions
42-3302Levy; rates; disposition of revenues
42-3303Tax on the consumer; precollection and remission by distributor
42-3304Exemptions
42-3305Enforcement; penalty for failure to precollect and remit tax; violation; classification
42-3306Administration
42-3307Preemption by state
Article 8Liquors
42-3351Bonds required of liquor wholesalers; exemption
42-3352Reports of distillers and manufacturers
42-3353Return and payment by vinous or malt liquor wholesalers
42-3354Return and payment by spirituous or vinous liquor wholesalers
42-3355Return and payment by domestic farm wineries and domestic microbreweries
Chapter 4ESTATE AND GENERATION SKIPPING TAXES
Article 1General Provisions
42-4001Definitions
42-4002Filing returns; time of filing
42-4003Amended returns
42-4004Payment of tax
42-4005Payment before determination of tax
42-4006Failure to pay tax after five years; sale by sheriff; fees
42-4007Liability for tax; protest and appeal
42-4008Lien and receipt for payment
42-4011Determination of tax
42-4012Rules and regulations
Article 2Estate Tax
42-4051Tax on residents' estates
42-4052Tax on nonresidents' estates
Article 3Generation Skipping Tax
42-4101Definition
42-4102Imposition of tax; liability for tax
Chapter 5TRANSACTION PRIVILEGE AND AFFILIATED EXCISE TAXES
Article 1General Administrative Provisions
42-5001Definitions
42-5002Exclusions from gross income, receipts or proceeds
42-5003Administration and enforcement of article; employees; bonds
42-5004Department records
42-5005Privilege licenses; revocation; violation; classification
42-5006Taxpayer bonds; out of state licensed contractors and manufactured building dealers
42-5007Taxpayer security; out-of-state prime contractors;  definition
42-5008Levy of tax; purposes; distribution
42-5009Certificates establishing deductions; liability for making false certificate
42-5010Rates; distribution base
42-5011Conditional sales
42-5012Sales between affiliated persons
42-5013Partnerships
42-5014Return and payment of tax; estimated tax; extensions; abatements
42-5016Credit for telecommunications service revenue reductions
42-5017Credit for accounting and reporting expenses; definition
42-5018Method of payment
42-5019Reporting sales made in more than one class
42-5020Persons engaged in more than one business
42-5021Payment of additional taxes after audit
42-5022Burden of proving sale not at retail
42-5023Presumption as to tax base
42-5024Personal liability for tax; remedies for collection
42-5025Failure or refusal to permit examination of records; classification
42-5026Failure to file return; notice; hearing; levy of tax
42-5027Enjoining defaulting taxpayer from continuing in business
42-5028Failure to pay; personal liability
42-5029Remission and distribution of monies; definition
42-5029.01Qualifying Indian tribe; report; accounting procedures; definitions
42-5030Transfers to the Arizona convention center development fund; distributions
42-5030.01; Version 2Distribution of revenues for school facilities
42-5030.01Distribution of revenues for school facilities
42-5031Distribution of multipurpose facility revenues to district
42-5031.01Distribution of revenues for Indian tribal postsecondary educational institutions; definition
42-5032Distribution of bridge construction and highway improvement revenues to county; definitions
42-5032.01Distribution of revenues for tourism and sports authority
42-5033Special census
42-5033.01Use of population estimates for state shared revenues; report
42-5034Determination of place of business for distribution of tax monies
42-5034.01Mobile telecommunications services; definitions
42-5035Use of share of tax monies by counties; inclusion of estimate of anticipated tax collections in county budget
42-5036Procedure upon variance between county share of tax monies received and budget estimate
42-5037Notices
42-5038Transaction and privilege taxes independent of other taxes
42-5039Prospective application of new law or interpretation or application of law; definition
Article 2Transaction Privilege Classifications
42-5061Retail classification; definitions
42-5062Transporting classification
42-5063Utilities classification; definitions
42-5064Telecommunications classification; definitions
42-5065Publication classification; definition
42-5066Job printing classification
42-5067Pipeline classification
42-5068Private car line classification
42-5069Commercial lease classification; definitions
42-5070Transient lodging classification; definition
42-5071Personal property rental classification
42-5072Mining classification; definition
42-5073Amusement classification
42-5074Restaurant classification
42-5075Prime contracting classification; exemptions; definitions
42-5076Owner builder sales classification; definitions
42-5077Membership camping classification
Article 3Tax Exemption for Sales of Food
42-5101Definitions
42-5102Tax exemption for sales of food; nonexempt sales
42-5103List of tax-exempt food items; distribution
42-5104Records of sales
42-5105Administrative rulings
42-5106Rules
Article 4Use Tax
42-5151Definitions
42-5152Presumption
42-5153Exclusions from sales price
42-5154Registration of retailers
42-5155Levy of tax; tax rate; purchaser's liability
42-5156Tangible personal property provided under a service contract or warranty; definition
42-5157Motor vehicles removed from inventory
42-5158Motor vehicles used by motor vehicle manufacturers
42-5159Exemptions
42-5160Liability for tax
42-5161Collection from purchaser; receipt; tax as debt to state
42-5162Monthly return; time for payment; extension of time; quarterly payment
42-5163Personal liability for tax; remedies for collection
42-5164Disposition of revenue
42-5165Retailer; advertising absorption of tax prohibited; penalty
42-5166Diesel fuel imported and used by locomotives; exemption
42-5167Use tax direct payment
42-5168Use tax percentage based reporting; definitions
Article 5Severance Tax
42-5201Definitions
42-5202Levy of tax
42-5203Sales at retail; exemption
42-5204Computation of the net severance base
42-5205Administration; allocation of revenues
42-5206Sales between affiliated persons
Article 6Telecommunication Service Excise Tax
42-5251Definitions
42-5252Levy of tax
42-5253Remission and distribution of revenues
Article 7Tax on Water Use
42-5301Definition of municipal water delivery system
42-5302Levy and payment of tax
42-5303Administration
42-5304Disposition of revenues
Article 8Jet Fuel Excise and Use Tax
42-5351Definitions
42-5352Levy of tax
42-5353Administration; disposition of revenues
42-5354Exemption
Article 9Rental Occupancy Tax
42-5401Definitions
42-5402Administration; employees; rule making powers
42-5403Registration of landlords
42-5404Levy of tax; purposes; distribution
42-5405Exemptions
42-5406Liability for tax; collection; tax as debt to state
42-5407Monthly report of rent and taxes; time for payment; extension for time
42-5408Personal liability for tax; remedies for collection
42-5409Allocation of revenues
42-5410Use of share of tax monies by counties; inclusion of estimate of anticipated tax collections in county budget
42-5411Procedure on variance between county share of tax monies received and budget estimate
Chapter 6LOCAL EXCISE TAXES
Article 1Administration of Transaction Privilege Use Taxes
42-6001Collection and administration of transaction privilege tax and affiliated excise taxes; coordinated licensing, collection and audit functions
42-6002Procedures for levy, collection and enforcement applicable to cities and towns
42-6003Multi-municipal taxes; determination of municipality entitled to levy and collect taxes; appeal; definitions
42-6004Exemption from municipal tax
42-6005Unified audit committee; joint audits
42-6006Municipal elections on tax issues
42-6007Mobile telecommunications services; definitions
42-6008Municipal interest rates
42-6009Municipal refunds; valid claim; notice of denial; limitations period; conditions or requirements; interest; recovery of fees; definitions
Article 2Model City Tax Code
42-6051Definitions
42-6052Municipal tax code commission
42-6053Review and comment on proposed changes to model city tax code
42-6054Modifications to model city tax code; notice and hearing
42-6055Authority of municipalities to provide retroactive relief from model city tax code
42-6056Municipal tax hearing office
Article 3County Excise Taxes
42-6101Definition of population
42-6102Administration; exception
42-6103County general excise tax; authority to levy; rate; distribution; use of proceeds
42-6104County transportation excise tax for roads; counties with population of one million two hundred thousand or more persons
42-6105County transportation excise tax; counties with population of one million two hundred thousand or more persons
42-6106County transportation excise tax; county population requirements
42-6107County transportation excise tax for roads; counties with population of four hundred thousand or less
42-6108Tax on hotels
42-6108.01Tax on hotels
42-6109Jail facilities excise tax; maintenance of effort; definition
42-6109.01Jail facilities excise tax; maintenance of effort; definitions
42-6110County use tax on electricity
42-6111County capital projects tax
Article 5Government Property Lease Excise Tax
42-6201Definitions
42-6202Commercial government property lease excise tax
42-6203Rates of tax
42-6204Payment; return; interest; penalty
42-6205Disposition of revenue
42-6206Development agreements; acknowledgment of tax liability; default
42-6207Enforcement
42-6208Exempt government property improvements
42-6209Abatement of tax for government property improvements in single central business district
42-6210Park property lease excise tax
Chapter 11PROPERTY TAX
Article 1General Provisions
42-11001Definitions
42-11002Property subject to taxation
42-11003Double taxation prohibited
42-11004Payment of tax as prerequisite to testing validity
42-11005Suit to recover illegally levied, assessed or collected tax; refund
42-11006Injunctive relief prohibited
42-11007Evidentiary value of records
42-11008Validity of assessment despite irregularities in the roll
42-11009Public access to valuation and assessment information
Article 2Powers and Duties of Department of Revenue
42-11051General powers of department relating to property valuation
42-11052Investigating and prosecuting violations
42-11053Investigating property valuations
42-11054Standard appraisal methods and techniques
42-11056Department records of valuations; notifying department of changes in valuations
42-11057Client county equipment capitalization fund
Article 3Exemptions
42-11101Definitions
42-11102Exemption for government property; application of procedural provisions
42-11103Exemption for government bonded indebtedness; application of procedural provisions
42-11104Exemption for education and library property
42-11105Exemption for health care property
42-11106Exemption for apartments for  elderly or handicapped residents
42-11107Exemption for institutions for relief of indigent or afflicted
42-11108Exemption for grounds and buildings owned by agricultural societies
42-11109Exemption for religious property; affidavit
42-11110Exemption for cemeteries
42-11111Exemption for property of widows, widowers and disabled persons
42-11112Exemption for observatories
42-11113Exemption for land and buildings owned by animal control and humane societies
42-11114Exemption for property held for conveyance as parkland; recapture
42-11115Exemption for property held to preserve or protect scientific resources
42-11116Exemption for property of arts and science organizations
42-11117Exemption for property of volunteer fire departments
42-11118Exemption for social welfare and quasi-governmental service property; qualifying activities
42-11119Exemption for property of volunteer roadway cleanup and beautification organizations
42-11120Exemption for property of veterans' organizations
42-11121Exemption for property of charitable community service organizations
42-11122Exemption for trading commodities
42-11123Exemption for animal and poultry feed
42-11124Exemption for possessory interests for educational or charitable activities
42-11125Exemption for inventory, materials and products
42-11126Exemption for production livestock and animals; definition
42-11127Exempt personal property; definition
42-11128Exemption for personal property in transit; violation; classification
42-11129Exemption for property of fraternal societies
42-11130Exemption for public library organizations
42-11131Exemption for low income Indian housing; definitions
Article 4Qualifying for Exemptions
42-11151Procedure, affidavits and forms
42-11152Affidavit; false statements
42-11153Deadline for filing affidavit
42-11154Establishing nonprofit status
42-11155Property owned by charitable institutions but used for other purposes
Chapter 12PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
Article 1Classes of Property
42-12001Class one property
42-12002Class two property
42-12003Class three property
42-12004Class four property
42-12005Class five property
42-12006Class six property
42-12007Class seven property
42-12008Class eight property
42-12009Class nine property
42-12010Purpose of classification of property
Article 2Rules and Procedures
42-12051Treatment of partially completed or vacant improvements; notification; exception
42-12052Review and verification of class three property; notice to owner; penalty; appeals
42-12053Criteria for distinguishing residential property from rental property
42-12054Change in classification of owner-occupied residence
42-12055Review of and appeal from classification
Article 3Historic Property Classification
42-12101Definitions
42-12102Application for classification as historic property; period of classification
42-12103Review of application by state historic preservation officer; approval or denial
42-12104Valuation and assessment
42-12105Disqualification
42-12106Effect of changing circumstances
42-12107Penalties
42-12108Reports
Article 4Agricultural Property Classification
42-12151Definition of agricultural real property
42-12152Criteria for classification of property used for agricultural purposes
42-12153Application for classification of property used for agricultural purposes
42-12154Approval of nonconforming property
42-12155Notice of approval or disapproval; appeal
42-12156Notice of change in use
42-12157Recapture and penalty for false information or failure to notify of change in use
42-12158Inspections by county assessor
42-12159Restoration of agricultural classification and valuation; refund
Chapter 13VALUATION OF LOCALLY ASSESSED PROPERTY
Article 1General Administrative Provisions
42-13002Relationship between department and county assessors
42-13003Report on property that has not been appraised
42-13004Data processing equipment and systems
42-13005Sales-ratio studies
42-13006Qualifications of appraisers and assessing personnel; certification program
42-13007Education, training and certification advisory committee
Article 2Property Valuation by Assessors
42-13051Duties of county assessor
42-13052Continuing valuation of class two, three and four property
42-13053Exception list; review of valuation
42-13054Taxable value of personal property; depreciated values of personal property in class one and class two (P)
42-13055Reducing minimum value for property in use
Article 3Valuation of Agricultural Property
42-13101Valuation of agricultural land
42-13102Statement of agricultural lease
Article 4Valuation of Golf Courses
42-13151Definition of golf course
42-13152Computing valuation of golf courses
42-13154Covenant not to convert golf course to another use; violation; penalty
Article 5Valuation of Shopping Centers
42-13201Definition of shopping center
42-13202Exclusive method and procedure for valuing shopping centers; confidentiality
42-13203Replacement cost less depreciation method of valuing shopping centers; election to use income method on appeal
42-13204Election to use income method of valuation initially
42-13205Valuation method applied on appeal
42-13206Valuation of dedicated parking or common areas
Article 6Equalization of Valuations
42-13251Equalization of valuations by department
42-13252Scope of equalization
42-13253Notice of equalization order
42-13254Date of issue; effective date
42-13255Appeal
42-13256Adjustments of equalized property values by assessor
42-13257Report to property tax oversight commission
Article 7Limitation on Valuation Increases
42-13301Limited property value
42-13302Determining limited value in cases of omissions and changes
42-13303Limited property value of mobile homes
42-13304Exemptions from limitation
Article 8Valuation of Property of Manufacturers, Assembler or Fabricators
42-13351Method and procedures for valuing property of manufacturers, assemblers or fabricators; confidentiality
42-13352Determining valuation of property of manufacturers, assemblers or fabricators
42-13353Depreciated values of personal property of manufacturers, assemblers and fabricators
42-13354Assessing personal property construction work in progress; definition
42-13355Assessing clean rooms as personal property; definition
Article 9Common Areas
42-13401Exclusive method of identifying and valuing common areas
42-13402Identifying common areas; definition
42-13403Computing valuation
42-13404Deed restriction on common area use
Article 10Timeshare Property
42-13451Definitions
42-13452Computing valuation
42-13453Timeshare use form
42-13454Managing entity as agent of owner
Chapter 14VALUATION OF CENTRALLY ASSESSED PROPERTY
Article 1General Provisions and Procedures
42-14001Properties subject to valuation by the department; limitation on valuation increases
42-14002Notice of preliminary valuation; hearing
42-14003Information considered in determining valuation; notice of determination
42-14004Change of valuation
42-14005Appeal from valuation determined by department
42-14006Signatures for documents; alternative methods
Article 2Mines, Mills and Smelters
42-14051Annual determination of valuation
42-14052Annual report for determining valuation; failure to file; penalty; forfeiture of appeal rights
42-14053Determining and reporting valuation of producing mines and mining property
42-14054Determining and reporting valuation of closed mines
Article 3Oil, Gas and Geothermal Properties
42-14101Definitions
42-14102Annual determination of valuation
42-14103Annual report for determining valuation; violation; classification
42-14104Determining and reporting valuation
42-14105Basis for valuing producing oil, gas and geothermal resource interests
42-14106Separate listing, assessment and taxation
Article 4Gas, Water, Electric and Sewer and Wastewater Utilities
42-14151Annual determination of valuation; definition
42-14152Annual report for determining valuation; failure to file; penalty; forfeiture of appeal rights
42-14153Determining and reporting valuation
42-14154Computing valuation of electric transmission, electric distribution, gas distribution, combination gas and electric transmission and distribution and transmission and distribution cooperative property; definitions
42-14155Valuation of renewable energy equipment; definition
42-14156Computing valuation of electric generation facilities; definitions
42-14157Allocation of electric transmission, distribution and generation values among taxing jurisdictions; definition
42-14158Existing generation facilities; computing adjusted original cost; computing full cash value; definitions
Article 5Pipelines
42-14201Annual determination of valuation
42-14202Annual report for determining valuation; failure to file; penalty; forfeiture of appeal rights
42-14203Determining and reporting valuation
42-14204Computing valuation of pipelines; definitions
Article 6Valuation and Taxation of Airline Companies
42-14251Definitions
42-14252Annual determination of valuation
42-14253Annual report for purposes of determining valuation; failure to file; penalty; forfeiture of appeal rights
42-14254Determination of value
42-14255Assessment, levy and collection of tax; limitation on small airline company tax
42-14256Administrative review and appeal
42-14257Debt; lien
Article 7Valuation and Taxation of Private Car Companies
42-14301Definitions
42-14302Situs and valuation of cars for tax purposes
42-14303Annual statement
42-14304Failure to make annual statement; penalty; action for recovery; false or fraudulent statement; classification
42-14305Determination of valuation
42-14306Administrative review of valuation
42-14307Appeals
42-14308Assessment, levy and collection of tax
42-14309Debt; lien
Article 8Railroad Companies
42-14351Annual determination of valuation
42-14352Annual statement
42-14353Failure or refusal to make annual statement; penalty
42-14354Determining valuation of railroad company operating property
42-14355Computing valuation; definitions
42-14356Adjustments to achieve comparability
42-14357Transmitting valuation to taxing jurisdictions; apportionment
42-14358Entering statement on assessment roll
Article 9Telecommunications Companies
42-14401Definition of telecommunications company
42-14402Annual statement; failure or refusal to make annual statement; penalty; action for recovery
42-14403Determining valuation
42-14404Apportionment of valuation
Article 10Airport Fuel Delivery Companies
42-14501Definitions
42-14502Exclusive method and procedure of valuation
42-14503Computing valuation of airport fuel delivery company property; definitions
Chapter 15ASSESSMENT PROCESS
Article 1Determining Assessed Valuation
42-15001Assessed valuation of class one property
42-15002Assessed valuation of class two property
42-15003Assessed valuation of class three property
42-15004Assessed valuation of class four property
42-15005Assessed valuation of class five property
42-15006Assessed valuation of class six property
42-15007Assessed valuation of class seven property
42-15008Assessed valuation of class eight property
42-15009Assessed valuation of class nine property
42-15010Applying assessment percentages
Article 2Listing and Assessing Property
42-15051Time of assessment
42-15052Compiling information; property report; examining documents; summoning witnesses
42-15053Duty to report personal property; confidentiality
42-15054Listing by assessor on failure to receive report; investigations
42-15055Failing to file report; false information; classification; evading tax; penalty
42-15057Information from political subdivisions
42-15058Assessment of contiguous properties owned by the same person
42-15059Liability for items of personal property
42-15060Presumptions of ownership
42-15061Deduction of liabilities from assessed solvent debts
42-15062Listing and valuing water ditches and toll roads
42-15063Assessing livestock; lien
42-15065Assessing personal property construction work in progress; definition
42-15066Assessing clean rooms as personal property; definition
Article 3Assessment Notice
42-15101Annual notice of full cash value
42-15102Notice information entered by assessor
42-15103Contents of notice form
42-15104Appeal
42-15105Supplemental notice and appeal of valuation in case of new construction, changes to assessment parcels and changes in use
Article 4Real and Personal Property Assessment Roll
42-15151Preparation of county roll
42-15152Inclusion of all property on the roll
42-15153Completion and delivery of property lists and assessment roll; use of lists by administrative appeals bodies
42-15155Abstract of assessment roll; contents; distribution
42-15156Statewide abstract of property on county rolls; distribution
42-15157Destruction of property after rolls closed; proration of valuation and taxes
Article 5Assessment of Permanently Affixed Mobile Homes
42-15201Definitions
42-15202Assessment of permanently affixed mobile homes as real property
42-15203Affidavit of affixture
42-15204Transition from unsecured to secured roll
42-15205Perfecting liens on permanently affixed mobile homes
Article 6Assessment of Remote Municipal Property
42-15251Definition of remote municipal property
42-15252Determining assessed valuation of remote municipal property
42-15253Computing amount of taxes otherwise payable on remote municipal property
42-15254Conveyance of remote municipal property to private ownership; payment of tax revenues
Chapter 16PROPERTY TAX APPEALS AND REVIEWS
Article 1General Provisions
42-16001Designation of taxpayer agent
42-16002Changes and corrections in tax roll to reflect determinations on review or appeal
Article 2Administrative Review of Valuation by Assessor
42-16051Petition for assessor review of improper valuation or classification
42-16052Contents of petition based on income approach to value
42-16053Rejection of petition for failure to include substantial information; amended petition; appeal
42-16054Meeting between assessor and petitioner
42-16055Ruling on petition
42-16056Appellate rights
Article 3County Board of Equalization
42-16101Definition of county board
42-16102County board of equalization
42-16103Hearing officers
42-16104Operation of county board
42-16105Appeal of valuation from county assessor to county board
42-16106Hearing
42-16107Evidence; basis for decision
42-16108Decision
42-16109Corrections and changes to tax roll
42-16110Entry of changes and completion of roll
42-16111Appeal from county board of equalization
Article 4State Board of Equalization
42-16151Definition of state board
42-16152State board of equalization
42-16153Members
42-16154Chairman; administration; meetings
42-16155Hearing officers and employees
42-16156Case assignment
42-16157Appeal of valuation from county assessor to state board of equalization
42-16158Appeal of valuation from department to state board of equalization
42-16159Hearing on department equalization order
42-16160Recommendation for future equalization orders
42-16161Filings and hearings
42-16162Increase or decrease in valuation or change in classification
42-16163Hearing notices
42-16164Decisions
42-16165Deadlines for issuing decisions
42-16166Transmitting changes in valuations
42-16167Entry of changes and completion of roll
42-16168Appeal to court
42-16169Finality of decision
Article 5Property Tax Appeals to Court
42-16201Appeal from county assessor to court
42-16202Appeal from county board of equalization to court
42-16203Appeal from state board of equalization to court
42-16204Appeal from department to court
42-16205Appeal to court in the case of new construction, changes to assessment parcels and changes in use
42-16206Appeal to court by the director
42-16207Commencement of appeal; notice
42-16208Parties to the appeal; right of intervention
42-16209Service on defendants
42-16210Payment of tax
42-16211Payment of fees
42-16212Hearing
42-16213Findings and judgment
42-16214Refund or credit of excess payments
42-16215Transmitting judgment to county or department; correcting tax rolls
Article 6Correcting Property Tax Errors
42-16251Definitions
42-16252Notice of error; response; petition for review; appeal
42-16253Reporting personal property tax error before notice of error is issued
42-16254Notice of claim; response; petition for review; appeal; definition
42-16255Evidence that may be considered at hearings; extent of correction; pending administrative and judicial appeals
42-16256Limitations
42-16257Valuation of property
42-16258Correcting tax roll by county treasurer
Chapter 17LEVY
Article 1Property Tax Oversight Commission
42-17001Definitions
42-17002Property tax oversight commission
42-17003Duties
42-17004Hearing and appeals of commission findings
42-17005Adjustments to levy
Article 2Primary Property Tax Levy Limits
42-17051Limit on county, municipal and community college primary property tax levy
42-17052Values furnished by county assessor
42-17053Estimate of personal property tax roll
42-17054Levy limit worksheet
42-17055Public inspection of values used in computing levy limitation
42-17056Initial base levy limit if no primary property taxes were levied in the preceding tax year
42-17057Computing new levy limits in the case of county division or consolidation; election on revised levy limit
42-17058Values for computing levy limit in the case of a merger of a community college district with a contiguous county
Article 3Local Government Budgeting Process
42-17101Annual county and municipal financial statement and estimate of expenses
42-17102Contents of estimate of expenses
42-17103Publication of estimates of expenses and notice of public hearing and special meeting
42-17104Hearing and special meeting on expenditures and tax levy
42-17105Adoption of budget
42-17106Expenditures limited to budgeted purposes; transfer of monies
42-17107Truth in taxation notice and hearing; roll call vote on tax increase; definition
42-17108Encumbering municipal monies to pay obligations after close of fiscal year
42-17109Alternative and additional method of leasing municipal facilities
42-17110Budget of a newly incorporated city or town
Article 4Levy
42-17151County, municipal, community college and school tax levy
42-17152Extending tax roll; limitation on residential property tax; effect of informalities
42-17153Lien for taxes; time lien attaches; priority
42-17154Attachment of lien to real and personal property, improvements and severed mineral rights
Article 5Special Secondary Property Tax Levies
42-17201County levy limit override
42-17202Community college district levy limit override
42-17203County levy for community college; election
Article 6Assessment, Levy and Collection of Local Taxes
42-17251Extension of assessment roll to all taxing jurisdictions in the county; equalization
42-17252Municipal assessment and tax roll
42-17253Computing municipal tax rate; levy
42-17254Assessment and collection of municipal taxes
42-17255Remitting tax collections to municipality
42-17256Application of tax law to municipal taxes; special taxes and assessments
42-17257Notice of establishment or change in city, town or taxing district boundaries
Article 7Residential Property Tax Deferral
42-17301Definitions
42-17302Election to defer residential property taxes; qualifications
42-17303Property entitled to tax deferral
42-17304Deferral claim
42-17305Filing the claim for deferral; appealing denied claim
42-17306Certificate of deferral; record
42-17307Refund of deferred taxes deposited in escrow
42-17308Lien of deferred taxes and accrued interest
42-17309Sale of deferred tax liens to state; interest on lien
42-17310Notices
42-17311Events requiring payment of deferred tax
42-17312Payment of deferred taxes; due dates and delinquency; enforcement of lien
42-17313Report
Chapter 18COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT
Article 1Tax Collector
42-18001County treasurer as tax collector; bond
42-18002Annual report by county treasurer; settlement of accounts; liability for failure to settle
42-18003Delivery of roll to county treasurer; resolution for collecting taxes
42-18004Transmitting statement of taxes due state to state treasurer
42-18005Property tax collection; liens assigned to state
Article 2Payment
42-18051Notice of tax; payment by electronic funds transfer
42-18052Due dates and times; delinquency
42-18053Interest on delinquent taxes; exception
42-18054Tax statements for mortgaged property
42-18055Posting payments; receipts
42-18056Partial payment of taxes; partial receipt
42-18057Payment of tax by part owner; lien for contribution
42-18058Collection and payment of tax on livestock in feedlot or stockyard; exceptions
42-18059Payment of tax on property sold at judicial sale or by fiduciary
42-18060Lien of fiduciary paying tax
42-18061Refund of overpayment due to change in tax roll; reversion of unclaimed refund
Article 3Sale of Tax Lien for Delinquent Taxes
42-18101Sale and foreclosure of tax liens; effect of insubstantial failure to comply
42-18102Delinquent tax record
42-18103Notice of delinquent taxes
42-18104Taxes for which lien may be sold
42-18105Limitation on sale for unpaid tax; exceptions
42-18106Delinquent tax list and notice of sale
42-18107Additional penalty on listed property
42-18108Personal notice of proposed sale
42-18109Publication and posting of list and notice
42-18110Affidavits of posting and publication
42-18111Parcels; property description; designation of owner unnecessary
42-18112Time of sale
42-18113Procedure in the case of no bid; assignment to state
42-18114Successful purchaser
42-18115Easements and liens not extinguished by sale
42-18116Payment; resale or recovery on reneged bid; processing fee
42-18117Record of tax lien sales
42-18118Certificate of purchase or registered certificate; form; assignment; fee
42-18119Certificate of purchase as evidence of valid procedure
42-18120Duplicate certificate of purchase; fee
42-18121Payment of subsequent taxes by certificate holder; fee
42-18121.01Subsequent purchaser; assignment
42-18122Resale of tax liens assigned to the state; fee
42-18123Distribution of monies
42-18124Compromising taxes, interest and penalties; omission of tax or fund from action for collection
42-18125Erroneous sales
42-18126Failure to perform duty by county treasurer; classification
42-18127Expiration of lien and certificate; notice; applicability
Article 4Redemption of Tax Liens
42-18151Who may redeem real property tax liens; persons under disability; persons owning partial interest
42-18152When lien may be redeemed
42-18153Amount required for redemption
42-18154Certificate of redemption; issuance; contents; fee
42-18155Payment of redemption money to holder of certificate of purchase or registered certificate
Article 5Judicial Foreclosure of Right of Redemption
42-18201Action to foreclose right to redeem; applicability
42-18202Notice
42-18203Application of law and rules of procedure
42-18204Judgment foreclosing right to redeem; effect
42-18205County treasurer's deed; form
42-18206Redemption during pendency of action to foreclose
42-18207Prosecution of action brought by state; disposition of costs
42-18208Expiration of lien and certificate; notice
Article 6Administrative Foreclosure of Right of Redemption
Article 6.1Conveyance to State on Failure to Redeem
42-18261Application for treasurer's deed by board of supervisors on behalf of state
42-18262Costs; charge against county general fund
42-18263Title search
42-18264Personal notice by certified mail
42-18265Publishing notice
42-18266Posting notice on the property
42-18267Issuance of treasurer's deed; form
Article 7Sale of Land Held by State Under Tax Deed
42-18301List of real property held by state under tax deed
42-18302Notice of sale
42-18303Auction and sale of land held by state under tax deed; disposition of proceeds
42-18304Adverse occupation of land held by state under tax deed
Article 8Abatement of Tax and Removal of Lien
42-18351Circumstances for abating tax and removing tax lien
42-18352Determining existence of circumstances for abating tax and removing lien; action to recover illegally collected tax
42-18353Certificate of removal and abatement; purging record of tax, penalty and interest
Article 9Seizure and Sale of Personal Property for Delinquent Taxes
42-18401Collection of personal property tax by seizure and sale
42-18402Seizure and sale of personal property about to be removed or concealed
42-18403Notice required before seizing railroad rolling stock
Chapter 19PERSONAL PROPERTY
Article 1Assessment
42-19001Powers of county assessor
42-19002Personal property tax roll
42-19003Improvements on unpatented land, mining claims or state land; exemption
42-19004Property in transit and transient property
42-19005Property leased or rented from inventory
42-19006Notice of valuation
42-19007Transmission of personal property valuation to county treasurer
42-19008Violation; classification
Article 2Personal Property Tax Appeals
42-19051Administrative review of valuation by assessor
42-19052Appeal from assessor
Article 3Levy and Collection
42-19101Extension and levy of tax
42-19103Proration of tax on property that is leased or rented from inventory
42-19106Lien of taxes
42-19107Unlawful sale, transfer or removal of personal property; classification
42-19108Issuance of tax bill
42-19109Authority to seize and sell personal property for delinquent taxes
42-19110Seizure of property
42-19111Notice of sale
42-19112Redemption
42-19113Sale
42-19114Bill of sale
42-19115Return of sale; distribution of proceeds
42-19116Exemption from seizure for dwellings on possessory rights that are taxed as personal property; definition
42-19117Tax as debt against property owner; action to collect tax
42-19118Clearing uncollectible tax
Article 4Mobile Homes
42-19151Definition of mobile home
42-19152Taxation of mobile homes
42-19153Application and exemptions
42-19154Landowner's register of mobile homes and monthly report; violation; classification
42-19155Unlawful sale or removal of mobile home; classification
42-19156Review and appeal
42-19157Collection of delinquent taxes
42-19158Notice of intent to seize mobile home in possession of person not listed on tax bill
42-19159Owner's action to collect delinquent tax from previous owner
42-19160Delinquent taxes accruing under previous ownership; extension of due date; exemption of interest and penalty

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