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Best Age to Take Social Security: How Tucson Couples Decide

Quick Answer: For many married couples, the strongest move is for the higher…

20 OctRetirement Income
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Funding a Charitable Gift Annuity From an IRA

Quick Answer: Federal law lets an IRA owner age 70½ or older send…

16 OctRetirement Income
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The Arizona Charitable Tax Credit in 2026

Quick Answer: The Arizona charitable tax credit reduces your state tax bill dollar…

7 OctTax & Coordination
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Second-to-Die Life Insurance and When It Still Makes Sense

Quick Answer: Second-to-die life insurance covers two people on one policy and pays…

28 SepInsurance & Risk
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How Phantom Shares Work in a Private Company

Quick Answer: Phantom shares give a key employee the financial value of ownership…

25 SepBusiness Transition
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Is Key Person Insurance Tax Deductible for Your Business

Quick Answer: No. When your business owns a key person life insurance policy…

17 SepInsurance & Risk
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Community Property Step-Up in Basis: A Guide for Arizona Couples

Quick Answer: When one spouse dies, federal tax law resets the cost basis…

17 SepEstate & Legacy
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How a Cross-Purchase Buy-Sell Agreement Works for Arizona Business Owners

Quick Answer: In a cross-purchase buy-sell agreement, each owner holds a life insurance…

17 SepBusiness Transition
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Retiring in Arizona: A 2026 Tax Guide for Tucson Retirees

Quick Answer: Arizona taxes most retirement income at a flat 2.5%, including IRA…

17 SepTax & Coordination
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