What is a TPT filing?
Although commonly referred to as a sales tax, the Arizona transaction privilege tax (TPT) is actually a tax on a vendor for the privilege of doing business in the state. Various business activities are subject to transaction privilege tax and must be licensed. The cost for each license per location is $12.
How do I file TPT in Arizona?
Online Filing: The Arizona Department of Revenue’s online taxpayer service center website is It provides taxpayers with the ability to file their TPT tax returns, pay taxes, conduct other transactions, and review tax account information. Enroll your business at
How do I fill out AZ Form 5000A?
How to fill out the Arizona Resale Certificate – Form 5000A
- Step 1 – Begin by downloading the Arizona Resale Certificate Form 5000A.
- Step 2 – Identify the name, business address, and TPT License number of the buyer.
- Step 3 – Indicate whether the certificate covers a single transaction or a blanket date range.
What is the difference between AZ Form 5000 and 5000A?
Arizona Form 5000 allows Arizona taxpayers to document a wide variety of exemptions. For instance, the Department specified that taxpayers should begin documenting sale for resale exemptions on Arizona Form 5000A instead of on Form 5000.
What are the new boxes on the TPT form?
Both forms have two new information boxes that are worth noting. The first box, just above the address box on page 1, is a box for reporting no gross receipts. If a taxpayer has a license, TPT returns are required to be filed without regard to whether or not there are any gross sales in the period.
When do I need to file a tpt-2 form?
If your filing has more jurisdictions and/or deductions than these, you must file the TPT-2. The TPT-2 form separates the state/county transactions, city transactions, and Schedule A deductions pages into separate pages. This form is to be used for any business whose information exceeds that which can be contained on the TPT-EZ form.
What’s the difference between TPT ez and tpt-1?
The TPT-EZ is a simplified form for business with only one physical location. It has sections for state/county, and city transaction details as well as Schedule A sections for itemizing deductions included on a single 2-page form.
Where can I find a copy of my TPT form?
In the past, once the submission was complete, the taxpayer could immediately print a copy of the form. With the current change, this immediate printing no longer exists. There is now a menu option on the left side of the screen for “E-Filed TPT Returns” and this is where the forms can be found.
