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Finance & Economy

Markets, banking, and the economic pulse of Arizona.

The Glam Nails: The Charge That Doesn't Show Up: What Every Nail Salon Owner Should Understand About Taxes
Finance & Economy

The Glam Nails: The Charge That Doesn't Show Up: What Every Nail Salon Owner Should Understand About Taxes

Charging part of a service on the card and quietly collecting the rest off the books has a name, skimming, and it is one of the surest ways to raise concern with the IRS. Here is why it is riskier than it looks, and what honest owners do instead.

Gilbert Ranks Among Fastest-Growing Local Economies in Southwest
Finance & Economy

Gilbert Ranks Among Fastest-Growing Local Economies in Southwest

A new regional index ranks Gilbert among the fastest-growing local economies in the Southwest.

Glendale Sales Tax Revenue Hits Record After Stadium District Growth
Finance & Economy

Glendale Sales Tax Revenue Hits Record After Stadium District Growth

Glendale reported record sales tax collections tied to its growing stadium entertainment district.

Pinky Nails & Spa by Cindy: The Charge That Doesn't Show Up: What Every Nail Salon Owner Should Understand About Taxes
Finance & Economy

Pinky Nails & Spa by Cindy: The Charge That Doesn't Show Up: What Every Nail Salon Owner Should Understand About Taxes

Charging part of a service on the card and quietly collecting the rest off the books has a name, skimming, and it is one of the surest ways to raise concern with the IRS. Here is why it is riskier than it looks, and what honest owners do instead.

Wonderlust Nails Spa: The Charge That Doesn't Show Up: What Every Nail Salon Owner Should Understand About Taxes
Finance & Economy

Wonderlust Nails Spa: The Charge That Doesn't Show Up: What Every Nail Salon Owner Should Understand About Taxes

Charging part of a service on the card and quietly collecting the rest off the books has a name, skimming, and it is one of the surest ways to raise concern with the IRS. Here is why it is riskier than it looks, and what honest owners do instead.

Flagstaff Ski Season Revenue Lifts Northern Arizona Economy
Finance & Economy

Flagstaff Ski Season Revenue Lifts Northern Arizona Economy

A strong snow season delivered a revenue boost to Flagstaff-area businesses.

Peoria Logistics Park Breaks Ground on Second Phase
Finance & Economy

Peoria Logistics Park Breaks Ground on Second Phase

Developers broke ground on a second phase of a major Peoria logistics park.

City of Surprise Earns Upgraded Bond Rating
Finance & Economy

City of Surprise Earns Upgraded Bond Rating

A ratings agency upgraded the city of Surprise's bond rating, citing strong fiscal management.