Who we help in Tempe
Individuals and small to medium-sized businesses in Tempe. Business clients can be sole proprietors, LLCs, S-corporations, C-corporations or partnerships. Individual clients may have a straightforward return, or an IRS notice that needs sorting out.
How we work with Tempe clients
Tempe clients can meet Kara in person, by appointment, at designated meeting locations in Tempe. Prefer a screen or a phone call? Phone and video meetings work just as well. Kara is also glad to visit your home or place of business by arrangement. Whichever suits you, the first step is a free consultation.
Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT)
Transaction Privilege Tax, or TPT, is the tax Arizona places on the privilege of engaging in certain business activities. The Arizona Department of Revenue collects it for the state, for counties and for cities, so a Tempe business may need to look at TPT licensing when it opens, rents out commercial space, subleases, or sells at retail.
City TPT rates and rules for rental and retail vary by city, which means what applies to a Tempe business may not match what applies to one elsewhere in the Valley. One change touches rentals: on January 1, 2025, city TPT on long-term residential rentals of 30 days or more was repealed, while city TPT on commercial rentals remains in effect.
Arizona Department of Revenue: Transaction Privilege Tax
General information, not tax advice for your situation.
Common questions from Tempe clients
How do I arrange an in-person meeting if I am in Tempe?
Call 480-359-7920 or book a free consultation, and we will set up an appointment at a designated meeting location in Tempe. We do not publish meeting addresses.
Is a video or phone meeting a real option for Tempe clients?
Yes. Phone and video meetings are offered to every Tempe client, whether you would rather skip the trip, have a tight schedule, or simply like meeting online.
Which kinds of businesses do you prepare returns for in Tempe?
Sole proprietors, LLCs, S-corporations, C-corporations and partnerships, plus individuals and families. Every engagement starts with a free consultation.
Does my Tempe business need to think about TPT?
Possibly. Licensing questions come up when a business starts, rents or subleases commercial space, or sells at retail, and city TPT rules for rental and retail vary by city. Book a free consultation to talk it through. General information, not tax advice for your situation.
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About Kara Larkin, EA
Kara Larkin, EA, is the founder and owner of Right Choice Tax & Accounting, based in Gilbert, AZ. She brings over 17 years of experience in corporate financial management, holds an accounting degree, is an Enrolled Agent authorized to practice before the IRS, and is a licensed Certified Public Bookkeeper. Member, National Association of Enrolled Agents. Member, SEVEN networking.