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June 2025

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Avoid These 5 Mid-Year Tax Mistakes Arizonans Often Make

As we reach the halfway point of the year, most Arizonans are focused on sunshine and travel plans. Taxes, understandably, aren’t top of mind. But summer is actually one of the most important times to pause, reassess, and get ahead of potential issues that could become costly headaches by next spring.
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The Business Builder: How Mesa is Fueling a Small Biz Renaissance

What does it take to build an entire ecosystem that helps small businesses not just survive—but thrive? In this episode, we sit down with Kelley Keffer, a 20-year veteran in entrepreneurship and economic development, and the powerhouse behind Mesa Business Builder. From wet labs to tuition-free business training to podcasting studios built by the city itself, Kelley reveals how Mesa is rewriting the playbook for small business support.
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Mid-Year Reset: Clear the Clutter, Clear Your Mind

We’ve officially hit the halfway mark of the year and if you're anything like most people, your goals and routines might have drifted a bit since January. The good news? Now is the perfect time to reset, refocus, and refresh your space… and your mind.
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Arizona Eliminates TPT Tax on Long-Term Residential Rentals

Imagine saving hundreds of dollars a year just for renting out your home. For Arizona property owners, that scenario is now a reality. On January 1, 2025, Arizona officially eliminated the city Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) on long-term residential rentals. If you rent out a home, condo, or apartment for 30 days or more, you no longer need to collect or pay local rental tax on that income.

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