Speaking of property taxes, I received this is my email today. This pertains to the state of AZ.
COVID-19 UPDATE #3
Treasurer Royce Flora continues his commitment and push for the Legislature to extend the delinquent date to pay 2019 property taxes and to waive all penalties and interest. Treasurer Flora has sent formal requests to the Legislature and the Governor to call a Special Session to address the extension and the waiver. Unfortunately, as of this date, the Legislature still has not acted and the Governor has yet to respond.
Many legislators, including Senate President Karen Fann, have voiced support to get this done. But still no real action; more need to step up and do it.
“This is really a simple fix that will help relieve some financial stress that so many of our citizens are feeling at this time of crisis, trying to provide for their families and put food on the table or pay taxes,” Treasurer Flora says. “There is still time for the Legislature to do this, but time is running out.”
As stated in the April 6th letter to the Governor, the “extension will in no way negatively impact any of the scheduled disbursements to school districts, fire districts, or any special districts. All 15 County Treasurers (have joined Treasurer Royce Flora and) agree that the disbursements will proceed as planned. But all 15 also agree that this extension will give (critically needed) relief to many homeowners who are being negatively impacted by this pandemic.”
As a citizen/taxpayer you can also have influence in this issue. Please contact your legislator and/or the Governor and voice your opinion. Make your voice heard.
Senate President Karen Fann 602-926-5874
Speaker of the House Rusty Bowers 602-926-3128
Governor Doug Ducey 602-542-4331
With great respect,
Royce T. Flora
Maricopa County Treasurer
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They will go to Congress to demand reimbursement for lost tax revenues. All the states and cities will, once we’re on the other side. Which is a little bit nuts, obviously, because Congress doesn’t print money they borrow it, and pay it back from the taxpayers - who can’t pay it in the first place!