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I’m the Expert in Arizona TPT Sales Tax
So You Don’t Have to Be.
DIY TPT Could Be Costing You More Than You Think
Filing your own TPT might seem like a way to save money, until it isn’t.
We talk to Arizona contractors all the time who tried to handle TPT themselves, only to end up with:
Penalties for late or missed filings
Charging the wrong tax rate for a job site.
Stress and confusion every single month.
Overpaying taxes by not using deduction codes.
Mixing up materials and labor on invoices.
The truth is, Arizona’s TPT system is designed in a way that makes it incredibly easy to get wrong, and incredibly expensive to fix later. Even if you’re just getting started or only have a few jobs a month, the risk of DIY-ing your TPT isn’t worth the potential fines and lost profit.
At BluuPrint to Profit, we make it simple. We’ve helped contractors across Arizona eliminate tax headaches, avoid penalties, and get back to running their businesses.
TPT is Not Just Sales Tax, It’s Trickier.
If you’re a contractor in Arizona, you’ve probably heard of something called TPT, or Transaction Privilege Tax. This isn’t your average sales tax.
In most states, you charge sales tax at the point of sale and pass it along to the state. Simple enough.
Arizona flips the script. TPT is a tax on you, the business owner, for the privilege of doing business in the state. That means you’re responsible for calculating, filing, and paying the tax correctly, even if you didn’t collect it from the customer.
To make things more complicated, you’re dealing with three layers of tax:
Business Activity Knowledge
County
City
The rates and rules vary depending on where the job is located. Even two projects in the same county can have different tax requirements. It’s no wonder so many contractors get this wrong. If you’re doing construction work in Arizona, you need to understand how TPT works, or work with someone who does.
Top TPT Errors That Cost Contractors Thousands
Even experienced contractors can get tripped up by Arizona’s TPT rules. Here are the most common (and costly) mistakes we see again and again.
Getting a license when not needed.
Charging tax on labor.
Not filing zero returns.
Misclassifying job type.
Not using deduction codes.
Paying wrong city rate.
"I'm confident that our books are in order and that when questions come up from clients or vendors, there is a someone that can help me answer them. Everyone has been extremely prompt, professional, and genuinely invested in helping us improve our processes. Our workflow is easier and faster, and I'm more confident that we're paying vendors on time and getting paid on time from our clients.”
- Phil Orstrom, Craydl
We Specialize in TPT for Arizona Construction Businesses
TPT isn’t something you want to guess your way through, especially with penalties starting at $50 per missed return. At BluuPrint to Profit, we’ve built tools and processes specifically for construction businesses working in Arizona. Our custom-built TPT calculator is one of our most powerful tools. It was designed from the ground up to help contractors like you:
Track City-Specific Tax Rates
This will ensure you’re not over- or under-charging.
Apply the Correct Codes
The deduction codes are applied automatically, so you’re not missing out on savings.
Calculate Tax Liability
The tax liability is calculated by job site, even when you’re juggling multiple projects across cities.
Avoid Filing Errors
By generating accurate reports tailored to your business, you are able to avoid filing errors.
Most bookkeepers don’t touch TPT because of how complex it is, but we live and breathe it. With our system, you get peace of mind knowing that every number is checked and filed the right way.
4 simple steps to compliance
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Meet to discuss your needs
Grant access to your AZTaxes Profile
Enjoy peace of mind
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Stay Compliant. Avoid Fines. Keep Building
At BluuPrint to Profit, we don’t "just do bookkeeping.” We specialize in helping Arizona construction businesses stay compliant with the state’s most confusing tax: Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT).
We’ve worked with dozens of homebuilders, general contractors, subcontractors, and small construction business owners across the state.
Our team knows the ins and outs of MRRA vs. modification, prime vs. sub, and every deduction code that applies to your projects. We even built a custom calculator that handles the complex layers of city, county, and state taxes, so you don’t have to.
We’re not just here to crunch numbers, we’re here to protect your profits and give you peace of mind.
Don’t Let TPT Mistakes Drain Your Profits
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