Business & Finance

Business owners in the San Tan Valley area who file paperwork online with the Arizona Corporation Commission now need to verify their identity with a government-issued ID, a requirement that took effect July 20. The commission — the state agency that handles business filings such as forming a limited liability company, or LLC, or updating company r...

Pinal County is rewriting the section of its zoning code that governs businesses run from home, and residents have until 5 p.m. Aug. 23 to comment on the draft. The update would apply across unincorporated Pinal County, including the unincorporated San Tan Valley area. It would not apply to homes inside the Town of San Tan Valley, which is not gove...

Businesses across Arizona may begin seeing late notices in the mail if they have not yet renewed their 2026 Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license. The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) has started issuing late renewal billing letters to businesses with unpaid license fees. The annual renewal deadline was January 1, 2026. State officials are ur...

When a loved one passes away, families are not only dealing with grief. They must also make financial decisions quickly. Many of these decisions are unexpected and can feel overwhelming during an already difficult time. While many people think traditional burial is the standard choice, the reality is that for many families it simply is not financia...

Temperatures are already starting to warm up across Arizona, and Salt River Project (SRP) says now is the time for residents to prepare their homes before the summer heat arrives. For many San Tan Valley residents who receive electricity from SRP, getting ready early can help keep homes cooler and reduce energy bills during the hottest months of th...

Arizona taxpayers have less than one month left to file their 2025 individual income tax returns. The filing deadline is April 15, 2026, and the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) is encouraging residents to start preparing now to avoid last-minute stress. ADOR recommends filing taxes electronically and choosing direct deposit for refunds wh...

The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) has shared new information to help Arizona taxpayers understand changes to the 2025 state income tax forms and what Governor Katie Hobbs' executive order means for filing taxes. The short version: Most people can file their taxes normally and do not need to wait. Should I Wait to File My Taxes? No. ADOR says...

The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) is preparing to launch a new online business filing system, Arizona Business Connect, which will replace the current eCorp portal early next year. Business owners, entrepreneurs, and filers are being advised to plan ahead to avoid disruptions. Important Dates to Know January 2, 2026: The existing eCorp syste...

Arizona businesses have about one week remaining to renew their 2026 Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license before the January 1 deadline. According to the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR), businesses that do not renew by January 1, 2026 risk falling out of compliance. Licenses that are neither renewed nor canceled by January 31 will continue ...

The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) is reminding business owners to prepare early for their 2026 Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license renewal.All renewals are due by January 1, 2026, and any received after January 31 will face penalties.ADOR recommends filing and paying online at AZTaxes.gov to reduce errors and make the process faster. Bus...

The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) Corporations Division has announced that its current online business filings system, eCorps, will soon be replaced with a new and improved portal — Arizona Business Connect — launching in December 2025. Designed to enhance the customer experience, the new portal will make starting, managing, and maintaining ...

The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) has officially opened the 2026 Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) License Renewal season, launching earlier than ever to give businesses additional time to renew on schedule. Letters and emails are being sent to notify businesses that the renewal cycle is now underway. Renewal DeadlineTPT licenses are valid for...

San Tan Valley entrepreneurs have a new resource to help them launch and grow successful businesses. The Central Arizona College Small Business Development Center (CAC SBDC) has introduced The Entrepreneur Experience (TEE), a unique program designed to take aspiring business owners from idea to execution with expert support and cutting-edge tools. ...

The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) has unanimously approved a set of new policies aimed at deterring fraudulent business filings and better protecting Arizona business owners. The measures were adopted on May 8, 2025, and are part of the Commission's ongoing efforts to improve customer experience while safeguarding the integrity of business r...

The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) has begun sending out renewal billing letters to businesses that have not yet paid their 2025 Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) License fees. These businesses now face additional penalties and must pay both the past-due renewal fees and any accrued charges. The deadline to renew 2025 TPT licenses was January 1...