AARP Arizona

By Miriam Davidson

APS is currently asking for approval to impose higher residential electric rates; a near doubling of the fixed charge portion of monthly basic rate plan electric bills, and imposing restrictions on rate plan choices for new customers.

IRS to use Private Debt Collectors for Overdue Taxes

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Eager to do a spring cleaning of old financial statements as tax season winds down? If so, be careful when disposing of such documents.

The Arizona Family Caregiver Tax Credit bill (HB 2209 sponsored by Representative Heather Carter LD 15) will give family caregivers a state income tax break. A mirror bill has also been filed in the state Senate by Senator Kate Brophy-McGee District 11. The goal of these bills is to help Arizona families with the thousands of dollars of out-of-pocket costs incurred in caring for loved ones. Over 800,000 Arizonans – a silent army of love – spend one or more hours a week taking care of an older family member, friend or neighbor.

By Ford Burkhart

Con artists have a heyday during tax season, when many people fail to dispose of paperwork containing personal information. That’s why AARP Arizona is sponsoring Fraud Watch Network sessions on March 18, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., at the Southeast Regional Library in Gilbert, and March 27, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., at R.H. Johnson Recreation Center in Sun City West.

by Linda Vitale - Lead Trainer and Educator AARP Arizona Fraud Watch Network

Valentines Day is a time when people show feelings of love, affection and friendship. The story you are about to read is the real reason this romantic celebration is so touching to so many of us. We hope you enjoy reading this letter sent by one of our members.