WASHINGTON — Arizona expects a 5 percent increase in state tax collections in fiscal 2013, one of just nine states where revenues are projected to rise more than 5 percent, according to a new ...

The analysts then ranked the states based on the percentage of the total income tax paid by the top 1%. Arizona fell near the end of the list at No. 38.

The tax rates vary by city. In Phoenix the rate is 2.3%, Mesa is 2%, and Cave Creek is 3%. Some other municipalities are set at 4%.

Phoenix's residential rental tax rate had been set at 2.3%, while Mesa's tax rate was set at 2%. The tax applies to residential properties that are leased for a period of 30 or more consecutive days.

Arizona cities will no longer be able to charge a rental tax for many renters, starting on Jan. 1, 2025. Cities could lose a combined $230 million in revenue annually as a result of the new law ...

Over the same period, Arizona attracted a net 483,000 new residents coming from other states, ranking fourth behind Florida (1.59 million additional residents), Texas (gaining 1.27 million) and North ...

The API failed to deliver the resource. Supporters say the elimination of rental tax in Arizona will help some renters who are struggling to make ends meet. Critics say it removes necessary funding.