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New Rules to Protect Airline Passengers Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:18:09 PST New Ailine Passenger rules and regulations have recently gone into effect to help ensure that consumers are treated fairly when they travel by air, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said today. Among the new provisions, part of the airline consumer rule issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation in April 2011, are requirements that airlines and ticket agents include all mandatory taxes and fees in published airfares and that they disclose baggage fees to consumers buying tickets .
New Smartphone App: IRS Unveils New Version of Smartphone App; IRS2Go 2.0 Offers Videos, Tax Help Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:31:39 PST The Internal Revenue Service announced today the availability of IRS2Go 2.0, an expanded version of its smartphone application designed to provide taxpayers easier access to practical tools and information.
Free Tax Help:New IRS Online Tool Helps Low- and Moderate-Income Taxpayers Find Locations for Help Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:19:25 PST
As part of a continuing effort to improve service to taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service announced today the availability of a new online tool to help people easily find a location for volunteer tax preparation assistance.
Government Free Credit Reports Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:42:56 PST It's never too late, or too early, to get your financial house in order, and a great way to start is with a review of your credit reports. You are entitled to a free report from each of the three reporting agencies once a year. But don’t fall for offers of free reports that aren’t really free. There is onlyone authorized source to get your free reports under federal law
IRS Tax Refunds: IRS Recommends Direct Deposit for your Tax Refunds Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:20:45 PST According to the IRS, Direct deposit is the fastest, safest way to receive your tax refund. When a taxpayer combines e-file and direct deposit, the IRS will likely issue your refund in as few as 10 days.
IRS: Five Tips for Recently Married or Divorced Taxpayers with a Name Change Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:02:55 PST
If you changed your name after a recent marriage or divorce, the IRS reminds you to take the necessary steps to ensure the name on your tax return matches the name registered with the Social Security Administration. A mismatch between the name shown on your tax return and the SSA records can cause problems in the processing of your return and may even delay your refund.
USCIS: How to Prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Interview Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:09:46 PST The citizenship interview is an important step toward becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen, but it can also be one of the most stressful ones. That’s because it involves a meeting with a federal agent, not to mention taking and passing an English language comprehension and a Civics test. The best way to avoid stress is to be well prepared for the interview. Below you will learn how the interview is structured as well as tips and resources to help you prepare for this important meeting.
Superbowl 2012, Statistics, Fun & Facts Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:18:03 PST Super Bowl XLVI will be played Feb. 5 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, which will be the first time the Super Bowl has been played in Indiana. Indianapolis is the northernmost city in the United States to host the Super Bowl since Detroit hosted Super Bowl XL in 2006.
IRS Reminds Parents of Ten Tax Benefits Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:51:27 PST Your kids can be helpful at tax time. That doesn't mean they'll sort your tax receipts or refill your coffee, but those charming children may help you qualify for some valuable tax benefits. Here are 10 things the IRS wants parents to consider when filing their taxes this year.
Tangible Propert Tax:IRS and Treasury Department Publish Temporary Regulations on Treatment of Tangible Property Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:02:42 PST The Internal Revenue Service and Treasury Department today published in the Federal Register temporary regulations that provide guidance to taxpayers on the treatment of amounts paid to acquire, produce or improve tangible property and regarding the accounting for, and dispositions of, property subject to depreciation.
IRS New Tax Tax Guide Helps People Save on Their 2011 Taxes Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:56:16 PST Taxpayers can get the most out of various recovery tax benefits and get a jump on preparing their 2011 federal income tax returns by consulting a newly revised comprehensive tax guide now available on IRS.gov.
115 winners of 2012 Top Safety Pick - 69 cars, 38 SUVs, 5 minivans, and 3 pickups earn top pick Thu, 15 Dec 2011 06:00:53 PST In all, 69 cars, 38 SUVs, 5 minivans, and 3 pickups earn Top Safety Pick. The award recognizes vehicles that do the best job of protecting people in front, side, rollover, and rear crashes based on ratings in Institute evaluations. The ratings, which cover all 4 of the most common kinds of crashes, help shoppers pick vehicles that offer the highest levels of crash protection.
New survey finds these types of violence affect the health of millions of adults Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:37:11 PST On average, 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States, according to findings released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Homeowners and Auto Insurance Deductibles Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:20:00 PST Understanding how auto and homeowners insurance deductibles work is crucial to getting the most out of your insurance dollars, according to the (I.I.I.).
Homeowner Policies May Cover Windstorm Damages Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:54:07 PST
Responding to Current California Windstorms, Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones Urges Residents to Be Aware of What Their Insurance Policy Covers
Offers Insurance Information on Fallen Trees, Damaged Cars and other Debris.
CDC Update: Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance 2010 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:38:42 PST This document summarizes 2010 national data on gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis that are published in CDC’s report, Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance, 2010. The data are based on state and local STD case reports from a variety of private and public sources, the majority of which come from non-STD clinic settings, such as private physician offices and health maintenance organizations.
Misuse of the muscle relaxant drug soma (carisoprodol) have doubled over five years Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:32:42 PST Hospital emergency department visits involving the misuse of the muscle relaxant drug carisoprodol have doubled over five years, study shows
OSHA Publishes New Safety Materials for Laboratory Managers and Workers Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:09:41 PST The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published new educational materials for laboratory managers on protecting their workers from exposure to chemical, biological, and physical hazards
Social Networking Website for Kids Collected Kids’ Personal Information Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:01:24 PST A website that advertises itself as the "Facebook and Myspace for Kids," has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that he collected personally information from approximately 5,600 children without obtaining prior parental consent, in violation of the Commission’s Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act ("COPPA") Rule.
Commit To Quit Smoking During the Great American Smokeout Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:30:23 PST It’s not easy to quit smoking, but the Great American Smokeout on November 17th can help you make the commitment to kick the habit for good. |
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