A. A taxpayer shall file the claim form with the assessor of the county in which the residence is located. The tax that is due for a tax year may be deferred if a valid claim is filed after January 1 but before April 1 of the tax year for which the deferral is claimed.

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Terms Used In Arizona Laws 42-17305

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Residence: means real and personal property and improvements that constitute an owner-occupied dwelling that is classified as class three pursuant to section 42-12003. See Arizona Laws 42-17301
  • Taxpayer: means an individual or an individual's legal representative who files a claim for deferral pursuant to this article. See Arizona Laws 42-17301

B. On the taxpayer’s request, an employee in the county assessor’s office may assist the taxpayer in completing the claim form.

C. The county assessor shall review the claim, may request additional documentary evidence to support the claim and shall make the final determination on the validity of the claim, based on the submitted documentation, on or before June 1.

D. If the assessor denies the claim, the taxpayer may appeal the denial to tax court as provided in section 42-16201, except that the taxpayer shall file the notice of appeal within fifteen days after the assessor’s denial.