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IRS Tax Tips
Disabled? Seven Tax Tips for Disabled Taxpayers
Taxpayers with disabilities may qualify for a number of IRS tax credits and benefits. Parents of children with disabilities may also qualify. Listed below are seven tax credits and other benefits that are available if you or someone else listed on your federal tax return is disabled.
Feb 5, 2010 - 6:32:56 PM
IRS Tax Tips
Is this Income Taxable?
While most income you receive is generally considered taxable, there are some situations when certain types of income are partially taxed or not taxed at all.
Feb 5, 2010 - 6:19:53 PM
IRS Tax Tips
IRS: Five Tax Changes for 2009
As you get ready to prepare your 2009 tax return, the Internal Revenue Service wants to make sure you have all the details about tax law changes that may impact your tax return.
Feb 3, 2010 - 7:16:55 PM
Announcements
With Love from a Post Office Near You
Now, just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Postal Service has expanded a test of greeting card sales from the 500 offices that initially offered greeting cards to about 900.
Feb 3, 2010 - 11:20:50 AM
Insurance Related Press Releases
Super Bowl XLIV: Designating a Driver Should Be At the Top of Everyone’s Super Bowl Party List
According to the most recent figures from the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminsitration (NHTSA), in 2008, alcohol-impaired-driving crashes accounted for 32 percent of total motor vehicle traffic fatalities. On Super Bowl Sunday (February 3 to 5:59 a.m. February 4), 49 percent of the fatalities occurred in crashes in which a driver or motorcycle rider had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level of .08 or higher. Overall, more than 13,000 Americans died that year in crashes involving an impaired driver.
Feb 2, 2010 - 7:05:24 PM
IRS Tax Tips
IRS: Free Tax Help Available Nationwide
Nearly 12,000 free tax preparation sites will be open nationwide
this year as the Internal Revenue Service continues to expand its partnerships
with nonprofit and community organizations performing vital tax preparation
services for low-income and elderly taxpayers.
Jan 29, 2010 - 11:29:18 AM
Announcements
Toyota Recalls Certain Model Year Vehicles due to Pedal Accelerator Problems
Due to the manner in which the friction lever
interacts with the sliding surface of the accelerator pedal inside the pedal
sensor assembly, the sliding surface of the lever may become smooth during
vehicle operation.
Jan 26, 2010 - 6:46:57 PM
Health News | Health Resources
Substance Use Treatment Need and Receipt among People Living in Poverty
Combined 2006 to 2008 data indicate that 3.7 million persons aged 12 or older
living in poverty were in need of substance use treatment in the past year. Of
these, 17.9 percent received treatment at a specialty facility during this time
period.
Jan 26, 2010 - 9:09:01 AM
Government Grants | Foundation Grants
Substance Abuse Grants for Drug Free Community Coalitions
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA), has announced the availability of new Drug Free Communities (DFC)
Support Program funding. ONDCP expects to award approximately $18.75 million
for 150 new competing grants to support the efforts of community coalitions
working to prevent and reduce substance use among youth.
Jan 21, 2010 - 7:13:22 PM
CDC Health Advisory Notices & Announcements
Healthy Travel This Winter
Thinking of taking a winter getaway? Whether you are planning a retreat to
warmer weather or a snow-filled adventure, now is a great time for travel, but
make sure the flu is not your travel companion. It is important to take time
before your trip to reduce your risk of catching or spreading the flu as you
travel.
Jan 20, 2010 - 5:59:49 PM
Announcements
California DMV extends advance Appointment Calendar to 45 Days
Due to increased demand, the Department of
Motor Vehicles announced today that field office appointments can now be made 45
days in advance
Jan 20, 2010 - 5:53:38 PM
IRS Tax Tips
Childcare Tax Credit: IRS Tax Tip
Many working parents must arrange for care of their children under 13 years
of age during the school vacation period. A solution-- with a federal tax
benefit-- is a day camp program. According to the IRS, the cost of day camp can count as an expense toward
the child and dependent care credit. Expenses for overnight camps do not
qualify.
Jan 20, 2010 - 5:38:42 PM
IRS Tax Tips
Eight Ways to Find Tax Help en Espanol
Tax information can be tough to understand in any language, but it can be
even more difficult if it is not in your first language. To assist Spanish
speaking taxpayers, the IRS provides a wide range of free products and
services.
Jan 20, 2010 - 5:36:11 PM
Auto Recalls
Honda Recalls Certain MY Acura 2010 MDX Vehicles
A bolt used to attach an interior trim piece to
either the driver's or passenger's side A- pillar may not have been installed
during manufacturing.
Jan 19, 2010 - 11:48:02 AM
IRS Tax Tips
IRS and Telemundo Will Host Tax Information Program for Spanish-Speaking Taxpayers
The Internal Revenue Service is joining national TV network
Telemundo in a special one-hour tax program for Spanish-speaking taxpayers on
Sunday, Jan. 24.
Jan 19, 2010 - 11:39:13 AM
IRS Tax Tips
New Homebuyer Credit Form Released; Taxpayers Reminded to Attach Settlement Statement and Other Key Documents
The Internal Revenue Service today released the new form that
eligible homebuyers need to claim the first-time homebuyer credit this tax
season and announced processing of those tax returns will begin in mid-February.
Jan 19, 2010 - 11:35:48 AM
IRS Tax Tips
IRS: Tax Credit Helps Pay for Higher Education Expenses
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was passed in early 2009 and
created the American Opportunity Credit.
This educational tax credit – which
expanded the existing Hope credit – helps parents and students pay for college
and college-related expenses.
Jan 19, 2010 - 11:31:25 AM
IRS Tax Tips
Top Ten Reasons to Visit IRS.gov
If you have a tax question or need a tax form – there’s no need to leave the
comfort of your home. All you need is a computer and Internet access because
IRS.gov has a wealth of information.
Jan 16, 2010 - 9:25:04 AM
IRS Tax Tips
IRS e-file: It's Safe; It's Easy; It's Time
IRS e-file, the popular electronic tax return delivery service
used by two-thirds of the nation’s taxpayers, opens for business January 15 and
marks 20 years of safely and securely transmitting nearly 800 million individual
federal tax returns.
Jan 16, 2010 - 1:14:52 AM
IRS Tax Tips
Free File Now Available to Almost All Taxpayers
There are many new tax breaks this filing season and Free File software can
make it easier for people to find all the credits and deductions they are due.
Jan 16, 2010 - 1:08:56 AM
Environmental News | Science News
Haiti Earthquake: Magnitude 7.0 - HAITI REGION
The January 12, 2010, Haiti earthquake occurred in the boundary region
separating the Caribbean plate and the North America plate. This plate boundary
is dominated by left-lateral strike slip motion and compression, and
accommodates about 20 mm/y slip, with the Caribbean plate moving eastward with
respect to the North America plate.
Jan 12, 2010 - 6:04:13 PM
Internet Telephony/ Internet Related
Flying butterflies & Birds Lake Norris Sceensaver
Enjoy beautiful animated screensavers picturesque scenes of Lake County, Fla. from a PC desktop. To
download these free animated screen savers just follow these simple instructions:
Jan 11, 2010 - 6:23:52 PM
IRS Tax Tips
IRS 2009 Tax Law Changes Provide Saving Opportunities for Nearly Everyone
In 2009, numerous new and expanded deductions and credits came into being for
a broad cross-section of taxpayers: College tax benefits for parents and
students; energy credits for homeowners who are going green; and even tax breaks
for home buyers and car buyers.
Jan 11, 2010 - 6:17:13 PM
IRS Tax Tips
IRS Announces Streamlined and Simplified Notices to Taxpayers
The Internal Revenue Service today unveiled its first redesigned
notices that are part of an on-going effort to improve the way it corresponds
with taxpayers.
Jan 11, 2010 - 6:10:21 PM
Announcements
Hedge Fund Fraud Father and Son Team Charged
The Securities and Exchange
Commission today charged two Sarasota, Fla.-based investment advisers with
securities fraud for misleading investors about the financial condition of three
hedge funds they managed, and misrepresenting that they controlled the funds'
investment and trading activities when in fact they were being handled by Arthur
G. Nadel.
Jan 11, 2010 - 6:02:09 PM
