Arizona argues IRS can’t tax rebates

PHOENIX — Uncle Sam is entitled to a share of the rebates that Arizona issued last year to families with dependents, lawyers for the Internal Revenue Service are telling a federal judge.In a new court filing, the attorneys say that the payments of up to $750 for about 750,000 Arizona families clearly…

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Arizona bill would allow property owners to shoot and kill immigrants trespassing to enter country illegally

A proposed Arizona bill would allow property owners to shoot and kill immigrants who trespass on their property while entering the United States illegally and averting legal points of entry. The bill does not explicitly mention immigrants. However, the bill’s sponsor, Republican state Rep. Justin Heap, said the bill is aimed to close a loophole…

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Arizona Could Become First State To Compensate Residents, Business Owners for Property Damage Caused by Homeless Nuisances

As residents and business owners grow increasingly frustrated with open drug use, public urination, and panhandling affecting their properties, Arizona’s voters will consider a ballot measure to refund property taxes to taxpayers affected by homeless nuisances — a first-of-its-kind effort that could serve as a model to states across the country. The state’s legislature approved…

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