COVID-19 Resources and Important Notices

In Business Magazine will update these sources as information changes. Our goal is to keep readers in the know when it comes to the rapid dissemination of information on safety, policy and announcements due to COVID-19. 

See all In Business Magazine COVID-19 coverage.

STAY AT HOME ORDER:

• Effective close of business Tuesday, March 31, Arizonans shall limit their time away from their place of residence or property, except:
  • To conduct or participate in essential activities, and/or;
  • For employment, to volunteer or participate in essential functions; or
  • To utilize any services or products provided by essential business services;
  • And for employment if as a sole proprietor or family owned business, work is conducted in a separate office space from your home and the business is not open to serve the public.
• Essential businesses that remain open shall implement rules and procedures that facilitate physical distancing and spacing of individuals of at least 6 feet.
  • Businesses, operations, and activities deemed essential by the state were clarified here.
• Arizonans are encouraged to improve social connectedness, resiliency, and help-seeking behavior.
• Arizona schools state-wide are closed through the end of the school year.
• All restaurants are required to provide dine-out options only.
• All bars, movie theaters, and gyms are required to close.
• All elective surgeries are halted in the state of Arizona.
• If someone in your family has tested positive for COVID-19, keep the entire household at home and contact your medical provider.
• All mass gatherings of 10 or more people must be canceled or postponed.

State Resources: Arizona Commerce Authority has information for employers and small businesses: https://www.azcommerce.com/covid-19 and https://www.azcommerce.com/covid-19-espanol/ (en Español)

Small Business:

• SBA Disaster Loan Assistance
• Active SBA Lenders in Arizona

City of Phoenix:

• City of Phoenix Resource Updates

Arizona:

• Arizona Department of Health Services: daily COVID-19 updates
• Arizona Together:  An initiative to help Arizona businesses, nonprofits and residents harmed by the COVID-19 outbreak.
• COVID-19 State Legislation Tracker by Ballard Spahr
• Governor Ducey’s Declaration of Emergency
• Governor Ducey’s Executive Order

Federal:

• CDC Workplace-School-Home Guidance
• CDC on COVID-19
• COVID-19 Federal Legislation Tracker by Ballard Spahr
• Funding: SBA Coronavirus Relief Options, SBA 7(a), 504 and microloans.
• Advising: The SBA Resource Partner Network for business resiliency readiness advising and training.
• Tax Relief: IRS information about tax relief for businesses.
• Federal Resources: Information on all federal programs at https://www.usa.gov/coronavirus and https://www.usa.gov/espanol/coronavirus (en Español)

Health & Safety:

• CDC Workplace-School-Home Guidance
• CDC on COVID-19
• Maricopa County: daily COVID-19 updates
• Johns Hopkins University: COVID-19 facts, updates and tracking map

2020 Tax Season Update

• Federal Tax Deadline: July 15, 2020.
• Arizona State Tax Deadline: July 15, 2020. Extension of tax filing deadline does not affect Arizona’s charitable contributions. Donations to qualifying nonprofits for Arizona tax credits must still be made by April 15.