http://www.trulia.com/voices/Rental_Basics/removed-458357This question was removed by its author.en-ushttp://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Chandler_AZ-715889/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Chandler_AZ-715889/This is common in NNN leases. The landlord has to pay the tax to the state but is passing this on to you, which is also common. While everything is negotiable before you sign a lease, most landlords will be firm on this in a NNN lease. All the best!Wed, 05 Dec 2012 06:46:22 -0800http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Phoenix_AZ-1222037/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Phoenix_AZ-1222037/The rental tax (Transaction Privilege Tax) is based upon the income the property owner receives. The real estate taxes should not be classified as an income to the owner. I would reference the link provided by Paul and research this further. Best of Luck.Tue, 04 Dec 2012 22:02:08 -0800http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-86301-83796/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-86301-83796/There is usually a Rental tax depending on your municipality but it is on the base. I would dig deeper.Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:19:42 -0800http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Phoenix_AZ-1613368/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Phoenix_AZ-1613368/You will want to ask your accountant for more specifics on this.Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:41:03 -0800http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Phoenix_AZ-231477/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Phoenix_AZ-231477/Here is the link to the Arizona Department of Revenue about Privilege Taxes. They would be the ones call if you don't find the info on their website. http://www.azdor.gov/Business/TransactionPrivilegeTax.aspxTue, 04 Dec 2012 15:38:27 -0800