City of Tucson - Finance Department

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

	BUSINESS LICENSE SECTION (520) 791-4566. License applications received in our office after January 1, 2008 are subject to a $25 application fee and a $45 annual license fee. Both fees are non-refundable. The fee is prorated by quarter. 2008 Business Licenses started being mailed out April 14, 2008. Please continue to use your current license until you receive your new one. Contact the License Section through email at tax-license@tucsonaz.gov. Finance Department's Mission Statements and Telephone Numbers
	NEW CHANGE IN THE CITY'S BUSINESS LICENSE POLICY Effective January 1, 2008, a new business license policy went into effect at the City of Tucson. For more information about the policy and how it was designed, see the Mayor and Council Study Session item dated September 5, 2007.
	Business Licenses and Tax Information Valuable information regarding operating a business in the City of Tucson, including tax forms and Business License Applications. For actual tax rate information, and how to calculate, please call the Tax Audit Section at (520) 791-4681.
	Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) Current year CAFR, issued by the City of Tucson, Finance Department, Accounting Division. If you have questions, call Accounting at (520) 791-4561.
	Tucson Supplemental Retirement System (CAFR) Current year Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Tucson Supplemental Retirement System. If you have questions, call the Pension Section at (520) 791-4598.
	Improvement Districts Special Assessments Access to assessment info on a property by entering the Parcel/Tax code number. (520) 791-4124 (office), (520) 791-4296 (fax).
	Cashier Stations, Hours, and Telephone Numbers Payments accepted for sales taxes, Occupational licenses, water, refuse, sign codes, improvement assessments, and most other payments due the City. Cashiers also sell bus passes and beer-drinking permits for use in City parks.
	NEW ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Small Business Services (SBS) provides information and resources for every stage of your business development. Small Business Services collaborates with state agencies and numerous business organizations to promote entrepreneurship among small, minority-, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises. In addition, they advocate on small business issues that are important throughout Arizona.
	NEW INFORMATION ON COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS CFDs are an important tool for municipalities to support beneficial growth and development through the financing of public infrastructure. The Arizona Community Facilities District Act approved in 1988 provides for the establishment of CFDs by Arizona cities and towns. A CFD is a special purpose improvement district within the boundaries of the city or town and is a separate political subdivision typically governed by the Mayor and Council. Document Presented to Mayor and Council - June 5, 2007 Policy Guidelines and Application Procedures for the Establishment of Community Facilities Districts (DRAFT)