Arizona Revised Statutes Title 42. Taxation § 42-2063. Department responsibilities; decision deadlines; definition

A. The department shall attempt to issue a decision from the hearing officer within ninety days after the date of a formal hearing or after the last post-hearing brief is due, whichever is later. If the department expects the decision to be delayed, the department shall notify the taxpayer or his designated representative of the proposed issue date.

B. The department shall attempt to issue a decision by the director on any pending appeal to the director within ninety days after the last brief is due. If the department expects the decision to be delayed, the department shall notify the taxpayer or his designated representative of the proposed issue date.

C. The department shall provide a written document to each new transaction privilege tax licensee that provides information regarding the collection, reporting and payment of taxes in the appropriate tax classification.

D. For purposes of this section “designated representative” means an individual who has been authorized in writing to represent another person before the department of revenue.