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In November 2011 Arizona said Amazon owed the state $53 million in uncollected sales taxes from March 1, 2006, through Dec. 31, 2010, according to the company’s most recent quarterly earnings report.

Report: Online sales cost Az $708 million in lost taxes

Nov 27, 2012 ◇ Joe Henke/Cronkite News Service

Cyber Monday might have meant savings to consumers, but it could very well mean lost money for the state of Arizona. A new report says Arizona will see approximately $708 million in sales taxes go uncollected on online and catalog purchases from businesses located outside the state. Read more» 1

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A national survey in early November showed that 12 percent of people expect to spend more, or much more, on their holiday shopping this year, compared to 8 percent who said the same thing last year.

Holiday spending expected to rise; Az retailers optimistic

Nov 26, 2012 ◇ Khara Persad/Cronkite News Service

National retail groups predict holiday consumer spending will increase 3.5 percent to 4 percent this year, with the slowest growth in the West. But Arizona retailers and economists said they are confident that holiday spending in the state will increase by the national average or more. Read more»


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