conformity; internal revenue code; rates
Consumers may see a slight decrease in their state income tax rate for the 2018 tax year.
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SB 1143 — conformity; internal revenue code; rates
Last action — vetoed by governor
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This bill died with 54th Legislature - 1st Regular Session. It reached “To Executive” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
In plain language
This bill aligns Arizona tax laws with federal tax code for 2018 and adjusts income tax rates slightly.
SB 1143 updates Arizona's tax code to conform with the federal Internal Revenue Code for the 2018 tax year, including a minor reduction in income tax rates. It applies retroactively to tax returns filed for fiscal years starting after December 31, 2017.
What this means for you
- Consumers: Consumers may see a slight decrease in their state income tax rate for the 2018 tax year.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
48 added · 16 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of SB 1143 clarifies that the bill applies specifically to tax returns filed for the 2018 tax year, rather than just for the taxable year itself. This change is important because it specifies which returns are affected by the conformity to the federal tax code, helping taxpayers and tax professionals understand which rules apply and ensuring that the tax filing process is clearer and more straightforward.
SB1143 - 541R - S-Finance-AdoptedS Ver Fifty-fourth Legislature FinanceSenate Engrossed State of Arizona Senate Fifty-fourth Legislature First Regular Session Session S.B. SENATE BILL 1143 AN ACT Providing for conformity with the internal revenue code for taxable year 2018.
COMMITTEE (TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON FINANCENEXT SENATEPAGE) AMENDMENTS TOBe S.B.it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
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taxable year 2018;
delayed repeal A. Notwithstanding sections 42‑1001 and 43‑105, Arizona Revised Statutes, for the purposes of computing income tax pursuant to this title, for the taxable year beginning from and after December 31, 2017 through December 31, 2018, "internal revenue code" means the United States internal revenue code of 1986, as amended, in effect on January 1, 2018, including those provisions that became effective during 2017 with the specific adoption of all retroactive effective dates, and including those provisions of the bipartisan budget act of 2018 (P.L. 115‑123) and the consolidated appropriations act, 2018 (P.L. 115‑141) that are retroactively effective during taxable years beginning from and after December 31, 2017 through December 31, 2018.
B. Notwithstanding section 43‑1011, subsection A, paragraph 5, Arizona Revised Statutes, for the taxable year beginning from and after December 31, 2017 through December 31, 2018, the department shall reduce the income tax rates provided in section 43‑1011, subsection A, paragraph 5, Arizona Revised Statutes, by 0.11 percentage points. For taxable years beginning from and after December 31, 2018, the income tax rates provided in section 43‑1011, subsection A, paragraph 5, Arizona Revised Statutes, apply.
C. This section is repealed from and after December 31, 2019.
Sec. 2. Retroactivity This act applies retroactively to tax returns filed for taxable years beginning from and after December 31, 2017.
(EMERGENCY NOT ENACTED) Sec. 3. Emergency This act is an emergency measure that is necessary to preserve the public peace, health or safety and is operative immediately as provided by law.
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The bill amends the Arizona Revised Statutes to modify income tax calculation methods for the taxable year 2018 by adopting the Internal Revenue Code as of January 1, 2018, and temporarily reducing income tax rates.
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Section 42-1001
the United States internal revenue code of 1986, as amended, in effect on January 1, 2018, including those provisions that became effective during 2017 with the specific adoption of all retroactive effective dates, and including those provisions of the bipartisan budget act of 2018 (P.L. 115-123) and the consolidated appropriations act, 2018 (P.L. 115-141) that are retroactively effective during taxable years beginning from and after December 31, 2017 through December 31, 2018
This establishes the definition of the 'internal revenue code' for Arizona income tax purposes for the year 2018.
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Section 43-1011
by 0.11 percentage points.This decreases the income tax rates by 0.11 percentage points specifically for the taxable year 2018.
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Section 43-1011
the income tax rates provided in section 43-1011, subsection A, paragraph 5, Arizona Revised Statutes, apply.
This specifies that the normal income tax rates will resume for taxable years starting after 2018.
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This section is repealed from and after December 31, 2019.
This provision sets a termination date for the changes made by this act.
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This act applies retroactively to tax returns filed for taxable years beginning from and after December 31, 2017.
This ensures that the changes made by this act are applicable to previous tax filings.
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This act is an emergency measure that is necessary to preserve the public peace, health or safety and is operative immediately as provided by law.
This classification as an emergency measure allows the act to take effect immediately.
Action History
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vetoed by governor
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passed
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transmit to senate
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passed
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transmit to governor
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transmit to house
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dpa
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dpa
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senate second reading
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senate first reading
Sponsors
- Venden "Vince" Leach · Cosponsor
- David Livingston · Cosponsor
- J.D. Mesnard · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 90 not signed on · 29 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- J.D. Mesnard Republican
Co-sponsors (2)
- Venden "Vince" Leach Republican
- David Livingston Republican
Not signed on (90)
90 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 90 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 19 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 31 | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 52% | 48% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (60)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 1143?
- SB 1143 is sponsored by Venden "Vince" Leach (Republican), David Livingston (Republican), and J.D. Mesnard (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 1143?
- This bill died with 54th Legislature - 1st Regular Session. It reached “To Executive” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 1143?
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