Anderson Training Systems Offers Spring Health Tips & Tempe Chamber Mission

Anderson Training Systems is offering three “30lb Mission” slots exclusively to Tempe Chamber of Commerce members. The application deadline is April 8!

“Yes” on Prop 400 to Benefit Tempe

Tempe hoteliers, the Tempe Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Tempe Community, residents and the City Council are rallying behind Proposition 400, which would increase the tax on hotel rooms by 2 percent.

Choosing Your Tax Practitioner

In the State of Arizona, there are no licensing requirements to prepare tax returns. This means that anybody can simply “hang a shingle” and call themselves a tax preparer. Lawyers, Certified Public Accountants and Enrolled Agents are professionals who are licensed either by the State or the US Treasury Department.

Tax Tips

Tempe Chamber member Laura Opstad, CPA shares some tips for tax filers.

Valentine’s Day History Impacts Today’s Market

February 14th also has a significant impact on our economy. For the businesses in the gift-giving industry, Valentine’s Day is one of the largest revenue generating holidays of the year.

Real Estate: HUD to Waive 90-Day Flip Rule

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) made a major announcement last Friday. Effective February 1, 2010, HUD will waive the 90-day flip rule for FHA loans for one year.

School Tax Credit Benefits Education

Taxpayers can donate to the public or private school of their choice and receive a dollar for dollar credit on your State of Arizona income taxes.

CEO’s Tough Budget Call Pays Off for Sitewire

What more difficult situation can a CEO face than having to decide between laying off staff members and reducing everyone’s compensation to keep the company financially viable?