Arizona Form 285 PDF Details

Arizona Form 285 (Disclosure Authorization Form) gives the Arizona Department of Revenue permission to share your confidential tax records with a named appointee. This is useful when you work with a tax preparer, accountant, or attorney who needs access to your tax history without holding a full Power of Attorney. For representation rights, use the Arizona Tax Power of Attorney form instead.

Who should file Arizona Form 285

Any individual or business taxpayer who wants a third party to view Arizona tax records should file Form 285. Common situations include hiring a tax professional to review prior returns, responding to a Department of Revenue inquiry through an accountant, or granting an attorney read-only access to specific tax years. The form applies to individuals, corporations, partnerships, fiduciaries, and estates.

Tax types covered by the authorization

The form covers several Arizona tax types, including income tax, withholding tax, and transaction privilege and use tax. Taxpayers must specify which tax type and which years or periods are authorized. The Department of Revenue will release information only for the types and periods listed on the form. A separate Arizona Form 285 is required for each appointee.

Key information required on the form

To complete Form 285, you will need your full legal name, Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, the appointee's name and contact details, the specific tax types and periods authorized, and your signature. If filing jointly, both spouses must sign. The Arizona income tax return and the Arizona JT-1 tax form are commonly filed alongside this authorization.

Important limitations of Form 285

Filing Arizona Form 285 does not cancel any previous authorizations the Department of Revenue holds on file. The form authorizes disclosure only. The appointee cannot act on your behalf, sign documents, or make decisions about your tax matters. The authorization stays valid until the taxpayer revokes it in writing or submits a new Form 285 for the same tax type and period.

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Form NameArizona Form 285
Form Length1 pages
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Step 1: Open Arizona Form 285 in the editor

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Step 1 in filling in Arizona Form 285 disclosure authorization

Step 2: Complete your taxpayer information and select tax types

Enter your full name, Social Security Number or ITIN, and mailing address. If filing as a married couple, include your spouse's information. Then select the tax types you are authorizing, such as income tax, withholding tax, or transaction privilege and use tax. Specify the exact years or periods covered. Double-check the appointee's name, address, and contact details before moving on. An error here can delay or invalidate the disclosure request.

Completing tax type and period fields in Arizona Form 285

Step 3: Sign and download the completed form

Once you have reviewed all entries, click "Done" to finalize the form. You can download Arizona Form 285 as a PDF, print it, or save it to your FormsPal account for future access. Sign the completed form before submitting it to the Arizona Department of Revenue.

Common mistakes when completing Arizona Form 285

Leaving the tax type section blank is the most common error. You must check at least one tax type for the authorization to be valid. Omitting specific tax years is another frequent mistake. The Department of Revenue will not process an open-ended authorization without defined periods.

Make sure you are not confusing Form 285 with the Arizona Tax Power of Attorney form. The Tax Power of Attorney grants the appointee the right to act and sign on your behalf. Form 285 only authorizes information disclosure. File the Power of Attorney form separately if you need full representation rights.

Related Arizona tax forms

If you are preparing an Arizona income tax return or need the Arizona JT-1 tax registration form, you can find both in FormsPal's collection of Arizona state tax forms. The IRS Power of Attorney form 2848 is also available for federal tax authorization matters.

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