Commentary: It’s Time to End the Hidden Tax on Arizona Businesses | February 17, 2025

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Commentary: It’s Time to End the Hidden Tax on Arizona Businesses | February 17, 2025

by Jeff Weninger   Every time you swipe your credit or debit card at a local business, there’s an extra, hidden cost—one that goes straight into the pockets of big banks and credit card companies. This hidden fee is unfair, unnecessary, and costing Arizona businesses millions of dollars. It’s time to put an end to it. As a small business owner, I know firsthand the challenges that Arizona’s businesses face. One of the biggest but least talked ab…