Stories tagged: "taxes"


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Ducey’s Legacy: A $200 Million, Defunct, Shipping Container Border Wall

The failed attempt at border security did more than waste tax dollars—it provides a glimpse at how Ducey was able to funnel public money to private interests, and circumvent transparency requirements to keep Arizonans in the dark.

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Over 100,000 Arizonans to Receive Settlement Checks From TurboTax This Month

The tax filing behemoth was caught charging customers for services that are required to be free under federal law.

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9 Things to Know About Arizona’s New Budget for 2023-2024

The Copper Courier has compiled a list of the biggest budget items that could impact your day-to-day life.

FILE - Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., speaks at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, April 20, 2023. The Democratic president and Republican congressional leader have each tried to assure the public in recent weeks that they don't want the government of the world's largest economy to default. But President Joe Biden has resisted McCarthy's calls for negotiations, while McCarthy is pushing a plan that can't pass the Democratic-majority Senate. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
What Happens if America Defaults on Its Debt?

If the country defaults on its debt, millions of people would lose their jobs, retirement accounts would be decimated, Social Security payments could be delayed, Medicare and Medicaid benefits could be affected, and military members could see paychecks delayed.

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‘Unforgivable:’ Arizona Veterans Call out Republicans for Voting to Cut Their Benefits

An analysis suggests the GOP bill would force a 22% reduction in veterans benefits, which would eliminate thousands of staffing positions at the VA and cause Arizona veterans to lose 127,000 outpatient doctors visits.

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Sinema Dead Last in Three-Way Race With Gallego and Lake, Poll Shows

After years of positioning herself as an independent, Sinema’s dash to the center has left a majority of voters in the dust.

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Here’s How to File Your Taxes for Free in Arizona

Here's how to file your state and federal taxes for free in Arizona.