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SALES TAX WEBINAR
Our law firm conducted a sales tax webinar for "program cities" on April 29, 2010, entitled "Increase Your Revenues by Improving Sales Tax Collection."  "Program cities" are those cities whose local transaction privilege taxes (sales taxes) are administered and collected by the Arizona Department of Revenue.  A primary point made was program cities must be pro-active in collecting taxes owed.  Many taxpayers are not paying taxes, and there are many mistakes in payments.  The ADOR simply does not have the staffing to monitor the taxpayers in your community.  As part of the webinar we presented options to improve local tax collections through a supplemental local audit program, including the use of tax auditors, tax specialists, and taxpayer education.  Linda Kramar, Tax Specialist for the Town of Gilbert (the largest program city in Arizona), shared her dollars and sense information and practical advice.  Anja K. Wendel and Larry K. Udall of the firm discussed lessons learned from pursuing tax collection actions.  The power point presentation, along with related information are available below. 
Increase Your Revenues by Improving Sales Tax Collections
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MICHAEL A. CURTIS, KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT THE
ECONOMIC FORECAST/INDUSTRY ROUNDTABLE
On September 28, 2009, Michael A. Curtis, Executive Secretary of the Arizona Municipal Power Users’ Association, as the keynote speaker, participated in the Economic Forecast/Industry Roundtable forum before a panel of the Arizona State Senate. Together with notable industry representatives from the Arizona Community Action Association and Western States Petroleum Association, as well as various Senate members, Mr. Curtis discussed issues concerning climate change, cap and trade, reusable energy, coal impacts on the utility industry and the environment, and the response of Arizona electric utilities to challenges of conservation and energy efficiency.
To watch the presentation by Mr. Curtis, go to this link: View Video Here

RESTAURANT TIPS
America’s Taco Shop:  Our staff voted this restaurant one of its favorite lunch spots.  Try the wonderful carne asada.  The meat is tender and the flavor is explosive.  You may order the carne asada in the taco, burrito, tostada (known as a vampiro), quesadilla or torta.  Another favorite is the smoky bean cheese burrito and a side of the chips, salsa and guacamole.  The Shop is located at 2401 North Seventh Street, Phoenix.

Sens Asian Tapas and Sake Bar:  Chef Johnny Chu really got it right!  We love the ginger fish steamed in a banana leaf and the incredible ginger mint duck salad.  For some excitement, try the House Dynamite!  705 North First Street, Phoenix.

Different Point of View:  Different Point of View has the best view of all the restaurants in Phoenix.  We re-discovered this restaurant recently after a couple of disappointing experiences many years ago.  It is back and it is terrific!  The menu is based on French-Italian-Mediterranean flavors.  11111 North Seventh Street, Phoenix.