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The sleepy Village of Oak Creek boasts one grocer, several restaurants and a small outlet mall. But recently, the hamlet on the southern outskirts of Sedona earned new bragging rights. The Village of Oak Creek was just named Arizona’s No. 1 on SmartAsset’s list of “Most Tax Friendly Places for Retirees.” Of the 10 Arizona […]
The extension deadline will be here before you know it! As you are preparing your taxes, here are a few things that taxpayers tend to overlook: Medical Expenses I would say the biggest deduction not included is medical expenses. It is almost impossible to itemize medical expenses on the federal tax return because of the […]
We live in Northern Arizona where the threat of fire, flood, and other disasters is always present. As such, there is an increased need for having your tax records safeguarded. You always want to keep your tax returns in the state of Arizona for four years. The federal government can audit your tax returns for […]
It seems like every time you open your email or get a phone call, there is someone trying to solicit you to do something. Some of those solicitations are legitimate, but a lot are not. If you respond to those requests you will probably end up in some sort of trouble. Some are easier to […]
Flagstaff Shelter Services is hosting its annual fundraising Four Square Meals event February 4th. The dinner and live auction will be held at the Coconino Center for the Arts with the silent auction and cocktails beginning at 5:00 and dinner at 7:00. It will be an evening of fine food, beautiful artwork, great conversation, and beautiful […]
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors has been meeting with county departments and has a preliminary budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The supervisors are scheduled to preliminary adopt the budget on June 14, 2011, in a public meeting. Final adoption will occur on July 12, 2011, with the final tax rates set on August […]
In compliance with section 42-17107, Arizona Revised statutes, the City of Flagstaff is notifying its property taxpayers of City of Flagstaff’s intention to raise its primary property taxes over last year’s level. The City of Flagstaff is proposing an increase of $105,380 or 2.0%. The proposed tax increase will cause City of Flagstaff’s primary property […]
(Governor Jan Brewer’s speech in Flagstaff today, addressing the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce annual luncheon. These remarks were made at the High Country Conference Center at Northern Arizona University.) Good afternoon. Today I found out, I received a call on my cell phone from someone who said, ‘Congratulations. You now have served two years as […]
Flagstaff Business News recently spoke with Arizona Snowbowl Manager, J.R. Murray. FBN: What is the next step for Arizona Snowbowl? Murray: Start construction (of the pipeline and snowmaking infrastructure) in the spring of 2011 and we would begin making snow in the fall. There will be about 232 jobs created during construction. FBN: How will snowmaking extend […]
In June, voters overwhelmingly ap- proved to continue the tax to maintain hours and services at the Williams Healthcare Center. Because $35 per household is a small price to pay to have a professionally staffed and well-equipped clinic, it is no surprise that 81 percent of the voters gave it their okay. The reason […]
