Notary Services

The lightning-speed evolution of technology now makes it possible for you to go far beyond ordering a pizza online or instant buying some new gadget on Amazon. Now you can arrange a home mortgage, obtain a car loan, or even draft a will with a few clicks and an e-signature. But the legal aspect of these kinds of transactions still requires face-to-face interaction, aka the endorsement of a public notary.

Yep, you still need to see a certified notary in-person who’ll put the stamp of approval on your legal documents, assuring the powers-that-be that everything’s been done up to snuff (and that you’re signing things… you know, voluntarily).

We can do that for you.

Whether you’re refinancing your home, taking out a car loan, or participating in any number of legal processes that require legitimization of paperwork, we have an in-house, licensed public notary that can help you. And we’re someone you can trust to get it right.

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How the Secure 2.0 Act Changes Beneficiary IRS Tax Rules For Your Ahwatukee/Tempe/Chandler Arizona Heirs

 Quick Answer: Under the SECURE 2.0 beneficiary IRA tax rules, most non-spouse heirs must fully liquidate an inherited IRA within 10 years, with many also facing mandatory annual required minimum distributions (RMDs) if you pass away after age 73. Because...

Who Can Claim the American Opportunity Tax Credit? Guidance for Ahwatukee/Tempe/Chandler Arizona Parents

 Quick Answer: The American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) must be claimed by whoever legally lists the student as a dependent on their federal tax return. If a parent claims the undergraduate, the parent gets the credit; if the student is independent, they...

Do You Get Better Tax Breaks For Being Married, Ahwatukee/Tempe/Chandler Arizona Couples?

 Key TakeawaysMost married couples lower their tax liability by choosing the Married Filing Jointly status, which preserves access to deductions that separate filers lose. When there is a significant income gap between partners, combining earnings on a joint...

2026 Guide to Short-Term Rental Taxes for Tempe Arizona Airbnb & VRBO Hosts

 Key TakeawaysYou do not have to pay federal income tax on rental earnings if you rent your home for 14 days or fewer per year and use it personally for more than 14 days (or 10% of the rental period). You will only receive a Form 1099-K if you exceed...

Do You Have to Pay Taxes On Sports Betting? What Tempe Arizona Bettors Need To Know

 Key TakeawaysThe IRS considers all sports betting payouts as ordinary income, regardless of the amount or whether you received a tax form. For the 2026 tax year, you can only deduct 90% of your gambling losses against your winnings, even if you ended the...

How Does Self-Employment Tax Work For Tempe Arizona Taxpayers Leaving Their 9-to-5?

Key TakeawaysAs a W-2 employee, you pay half of Social Security and Medicare tax through withholding. As a self-employed taxpayer, you pay both halves through self-employment tax. Self-employment tax is 15.3% of your adjusted net earnings, and you also pay...

The Tempe Arizona Taxpayer’s Guide: How Do I Calculate My Federal Tax Withholding?

 Key TakeawaysA large refund is an interest-free loan to the government, while a big bill suggests you are at risk for IRS underpayment penalties. Updating your Form W-4 by late April allows you to spread adjustments across the majority of the year,...

Mistakes Tempe Arizona Taxpayers Should Avoid When Filing For a Federal Tax Extension

Key TakeawaysA federal extension provides six extra months to file, but all taxes owed must still be paid by the April 15th deadline to avoid penalties and interest. For 2026, the IRS assesses a 0.5% monthly failure-to-pay penalty plus 7% annual interest...

Your Tax Pro’s Guide To Spring Cleaning Your Tax Reduction Strategy

  Key Takeaways Use your 2025 return as a diagnostic tool to calculate your real tax percentage and identify specific areas for AGI reduction. Use the post-tax season window to calibrate your withholding or estimated payments. IRS limits have increased for...

Self-Employment Tax Credit Real? And Other Tax Scams Tempe Arizona Taxpayers Should Watch For

Key Takeaways Today’s tax scams look professional, sound convincing, and are built to get your Social Security number, filing credentials, or signature on a bad return. A big refund promise is one of the clearest warning signs of a scam. You are responsible for what...

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