Arizona Stands Up to IRS – Takes Legal Action Against IRS Taxing Family Rebates

Potential Financial Impact and Urgency Ahead of Tax Deadline

According to Daily Independent,  Attorney General Kris Mayes of Arizona stands up to IRS to court to stop the IRS from taxing the family rebates given last year. Mayes of Arizona stands up to IRS  argues that the IRS is going back on its previous stance where rebates  from 17 other states were declared not subject to federal income tax. The lawsuit highlights Arizona stands up to IRS expectation that the money given back to taxpayers would be untaxed benefiting both people and the state through transaction privilege taxes. With the federal tax return deadline on April 15 the state has already issued forms in response to the IRS decision putting taxpayers in a tough spot on whether to report the rebate or face potential IRS actions.

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The core issue revolves around a provision in the state’s budget that provided rebates to families totaling around $260 million for 750,000 Arizona families. The state argues that the rebates were paid from the general fund and were not compensation for services, making them non-taxable. If the IRS is allowed to tax the rebates it could cost affected Arizonans an estimated $20.8 million. The legal dispute not only poses a financial burden on individual taxpayers but also highlights potential harm to the state’s economy. The Arizona stands up to IRS request for a preliminary injunction is expected before April 15, aiming to prevent the IRS from collecting taxes or penalizing individuals who may choose not to report the rebate on their federal income tax returns.