COVID-19 Resource Center
Arizona COVID-19 Resources & Updates
Legislative & Regulatory Updates
State Legislature
The Arizona Legislature has recessed for the foreseeable future in response to COVID-19 and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control. Prior to the recess, the Senate and House of Representatives passed an $11.7 billion state budget and roughly two dozen priority pieces of legislation.
On April 9 the Legislature's Finance Advisory Committee met to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the state.
- Arizona Revenue & Budget Update
- COVID-19 Impact Models
- State Treasurer Cash Flow Update
- Finance Advisory Committee Briefing Materials
Executive Orders
Governor Doug Ducey has issued several Executive Orders to address the COVID-19 crisis including a stay-at-home order, temporary stays to evictions and outlining essential services and activities during the pandemic.
- Return Stronger Executive Order 2020-36
- Stay-at-Home Executive Order 2020-18
- Essential Services Executive Order 2020-12
- Additional Guidance on Essential Services
- Remote Online Notarization Executive Order 2020-26
Arizona State Board of Accountancy
In response to the health crisis and the closure of Prometric testing sites, the Board of Accountancy has allowed for 90-day extensions for candidates who have an open Notice to Schedule and conditioned credit by June 30, 2020.
Prometric test sites are open for essential businesses effective May 1, which includes the CPA Exam.
Members with CPE renewals due in March and April impacted by the pandemic are encouraged to submit requests for CPE extensions.
Arizona Department of Revenue
The department has issued General Tax Notice 20-1, which provides general guidelines for the extension of filings and payment of state income tax.
Resources
ASCPA Webinars
The ASCPA has provided several webinars relating to COVID-19 and the federal and state responses.
- CARES Act - the Aftermath with Ed Zollars
- Small Business Administration Webinar with Carolyn Sechler
- COVID-19 Crisis Tax Update with Ed Zollars
- COVID-19 Tax Law Changes: Current Federal Tax Developments with Ed Zollars
ASCPA Online Tax Community
Find out the latest updates on tax deadline changes, legislation and learn how your fellow CPAs are dealing with the COVID-19 crisis, including setting up remote work arrangements and client communication, in the Connect online tax community.
U.S. Treasury Payroll Protection Program Loans
Guidance from the Small Business Administration on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), established in the CARES Act.
- PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
- Small Business Paycheck Protection Program
- Paycheck Protection Program Loans Frequently Asked Questions
- Find an Eligible Lender
- Economic Impact Payments Status
Small Business Administration
COVID-19 small business guidance and loan resources.
Arizona State Response Website
The official state response website for COVID-19 with helpful links and information for individuals and businesses. To access the statewide COVID-19 hotline, dial 2-1-1.
Arizona Joint Legislative Budget Committee
Updates relating to Arizona specifics for CARES Act and federal spending.
- Federal COVID-19 Response Legislation Summary
- CARES Act - Program Summary UPDATED
- Unemployment Insurance Program Changes Summary
- COVID-19 Economic Indicators
- Executive Allocation of Discretionary COVID-19 Funding Summary - UPDATED
- Executive Allocation of Discretionary COVID-19 Funding Summary
Arizona Department of Economic Security
Resources for unemployment insurance and other state programs.
- CARES Act Unemployment Insurance Benefits
- How to Apply for Unemployment Insurance Benefits
- COVID-19 Unemployment Benefits Q&A
- U.S. Department of Labor CARES Act Pandemic Assistance Program Operating, Financial and Reporting Instructions
Arizona Commerce Authority Business Resources
Business resource center with information on unemployment, financial resources, housing and more.
ASCPA COVID-19 Volunteers
Email the ASCPA if you are an ASCPA member interested in volunteering to assist small businesses and nonprofits.
AICPA COVID-19 Resources
For information on the CARES Act and federal updates, visit the AICPA's COVID-19 Resource Center.
- Town Hall Update - CARES Act & PPP, May 28, 2020
- Town Hall Update - CARES Act & PPP, May 21, 2020
- Town Hall Update - CARES Act & PPP, May 14, 2020
- Town Hall Update - CARES Act & PPP, May 7, 2020
- Town Hall Update - CARES Act & PPP, April 30, 2020
- Town Hall Update - CARES Act & PPP, April 23, 2020
- Town Hall Update - CARES Act & PPP, April 16, 2020
- AICPA PPP Loan Forgiveness Calculator
- PPP Loan Forgiveness Services Matrix
- Impact of Accepting PPP Agent Fees on Independence
- Recommendations for PPP Application Documents for Lenders
- SBA PPP Resources for CPAs
Internal Revenue Service
IRS information focused on helping taxpayers, businesses and those affected by COVID-19.
Arizona Department of Revenue
The latest news and notices from the ADOR.
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