January 2025

Taxes

Understanding the New 1099-K: What You Need to Know for 2024 and Beyond

As tax season approaches, you might receive a form you haven’t seen before: Form 1099-K: Payment Card and Third-Party Network Transactions. With the IRS stepping up its oversight of income from online platforms, understanding this form is essential. Here’s everything you need to know to confidently handle it and avoid any surprises.

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Business Spotlight

A Brush with Healing: How T’s Crafty Corner , LLC is Transforming Mental Wellness

A unique business is bringing people together through creativity, food, and mental wellness. T's Crafty Corner, LLC, founded by Tanechia Solomon, offers an innovative and deeply personal approach to community bonding. Combining the therapeutic benefits of art with the comfort of good food, T's Crafty Corner, LLC is not just a business—it’s an experience.

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Entrepreneurship

Anthony Quintana: A Filmmaker’s Journey from Football Dreams to Arizona’s Big Screen

Born in El Paso, Texas, and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Anthony Quintana's journey into filmmaking is one of passion and perseverance. Quintana's love for movies began at an early age. His father, an avid movie lover, took him to the theater nearly every weekend. This consistent exposure to the magic of cinema sparked a deep fascination that would stay with him throughout his life. Despite this early passion, Quintana's youth was largely dominated by sports. A gifted athlete, he excelled in basketball and football, dreaming of a professional career in sports.

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Economic Growth

Arizona’s Economic Balancing Act: Growth, Challenges, and Future Potential

Arizona is emerging as one of the nation’s most attractive destinations for both businesses and residents, evidenced by its rise to 6th place in the 2024 U-Haul Growth Index, up from 8th in 2023 (U-Haul, 2025). This shift reflects a growing influx of newcomers, driven by the state's economic advantages, but also underscores the complex dynamics that come with rapid expansion.

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Economic Growth

Revitalizing Arizona’s Economy: The Power of Opportunity Zones

Imagine ghost towns transformed into campgrounds, new businesses taking root in neglected areas, and cutting-edge tech hubs replacing abandoned factories. These are just some of the possibilities unlocked by Opportunity Zones, a program breathing new life into communities nationwide. In Arizona, where growth and innovation are at an all-time high, Opportunity Zones are creating an exciting pathway for economic revitalization. I sat down with Tommy Dobczyk, the Buckeye OZ Fund's development director, to learn how this program shapes Arizona's future and why it's worth attention.

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Real Estate

Buyers vs. Sellers: The Arizona Real Estate Trends You Need to Know

The Arizona real estate market continues to shift, with some cities holding strong for sellers while others show signs of cooling down. If you’re thinking about buying or selling, understanding these trends can help you make the right move.

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