An initiative has resurfaced to nearly double Arizona’s top personal income tax rate. The proposal is similar to the 2018 effort insofar as it has the odious distinction of making Arizona far less business friendly while not providing significant new revenue to K-12. Riding the recent populist political wave, the authors did not have the courage to ask all Arizonans to pay for a tax increase for public education.

This Special Report on PSPRS unfunded liabilities demonstrates the degree to which they are hampering local government budgets.

Soaking the Rich Lowers the Tide for All Boats

Prognosis and recommendations for teacher pay in Arizona

The history of property tax avoidance in Arizona is storied and continuous. This report will examine tax-free zones on Arizona’s universities.

TIF is a complex tool which has been used in Arizona and other states. How it intersects with Arizona public finance is critical for policymakers to understand.

This short white paper is critical to improved understanding of Arizona’s K-12 financial issues.

ATRA's Special Report on Prop 123 provides historical context to the events preceding Prop 123 and the basis for ATRA's support of the negotiated settlement.

A guide to explain property tax changes in Maricopa County in Tax Year 2015

The County Treasurer used taxpayer dollars to stuff the property tax bill with a confusing, meandering editorial. ATRA's response makes clear what has transpired.