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Last Updated: Jan 26, 2012 - 3:57:41 PM

IRS Tax Tips
IRS Reminds Parents of Ten Tax Benefits

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.

IRS Tax Tips
Tangible Propert Tax:IRS and Treasury Department Publish Temporary Regulations on Treatment of Tangible Property
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.
Dec 29, 2011 - 9:02:42 AM

IRS Tax Tips
IRS New Tax Tax Guide Helps People Save on Their 2011 Taxes
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.
Dec 29, 2011 - 8:56:16 AM

Announcements
115 winners of 2012 Top Safety Pick - 69 cars, 38 SUVs, 5 minivans, and 3 pickups earn top pick
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.
Dec 15, 2011 - 6:00:53 AM

CDC Health Advisory Notices & Announcements
New survey finds these types of violence affect the health of millions of adults
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.
Dec 14, 2011 - 2:37:11 PM

Insurance Related Press Releases
Homeowners and Auto Insurance Deductibles
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.).
Dec 6, 2011 - 8:20:00 AM

Insurance Related Press Releases
Homeowner Policies May Cover Windstorm Damages

CDC Health Advisory Notices & Announcements
CDC Update: Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance 2010
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.
Nov 17, 2011 - 9:38:42 AM

Announcements
Misuse of the muscle relaxant drug soma (carisoprodol) have doubled over five years

Hospital emergency department visits involving the misuse of the muscle relaxant drug carisoprodol have doubled over five years, study shows

DOL | Federal OSHA | Cal-OSHA Related Information
OSHA Publishes New Safety Materials for Laboratory Managers and Workers
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
Nov 8, 2011 - 11:09:41 AM

Announcements
Social Networking Website for Kids Collected Kids’ Personal Information
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.
Nov 8, 2011 - 11:01:24 AM

Announcements
Commit To Quit Smoking During the Great American Smokeout
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.
Nov 8, 2011 - 5:30:23 AM

IRS Tax Tips
IRS Announces Pension Plan Limitations for 2012
The Internal Revenue Service today announced cost of living adjustments affecting dollar limitations for pension plans and other retirement-related items for Tax Year 2012.
Nov 7, 2011 - 12:39:25 PM

Auto Recalls
Hilton Reservations Worldwide employees to receive more than $715,000 in minimum, overtime back wages
Hilton Reservations Worldwide LLC, doing business as Hilton Reservations and Customer Care in Carrollton, has agreed to pay $715,507 in minimum and overtime back wages to 2,645 current and former customer service employees following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division that found violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Oct 27, 2011 - 7:11:28 AM

FEMA Announcements
Five Days Left To Register For FEMA Disaster Aid
New York State and federal officials remind those who were affected by Hurricane Irene that they have only five days left to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for possible federal disaster assistance.
Oct 27, 2011 - 7:09:04 AM

IRS Tax Tips
Health Care Tax Credit: What Employers Need to Know about Claiming the Tax Credit
Many small employers that pay at least half of the premiums for employee health insurance coverage under a qualifying arrangement may be eligible for the small business health care tax credit. This credit can enable small businesses and small tax-exempt organizations to offer health insurance coverage for the first time.
Oct 14, 2011 - 6:51:28 PM

Announcements
U.S. Government Video Contest: Offers $1000.00 for Best Video
Uncle Sam is looking to spread the word about how people can use USA website —the official web portal of the U.S. government—to make their lives easier and find all the government benefits and services they need.
Oct 14, 2011 - 12:18:36 AM

Announcements
Spam Attack: FTC Settlement Bans Alleged Spammer from Sending Unsolicited Text Messages

An operator who allegedly sent millions of illegal spam text messages to consumers is banned from sending any unsolicited text messages, under a settlement agreement with the Federal Trade Commission entered by a federal court.

IRS Tax Tips
New IRS Video: IRS Adoption Credit and More
Thinking about adopting? Before you do, find out what documentation is required by you in order to claim the adoption credit by the IRS.
Sep 8, 2011 - 9:32:05 AM

DOL | Federal OSHA | Cal-OSHA Related Information
OSHA Respirator Protection Training Online Video

Wearing an N95 respirator or a cartrdidge respirator correctly is very important. When you must wear a respirator to protect yourself against airborne contaminants in your workplace, it is very important to follow proper procedures for putting it on and taking it off.

Credit Cards | Credit Reports | Credit Ratings
FDIC: Protecting Your Finances If a Disaster Strikes: Are You Prepared?
Are your most important possessions insured and your financial documents protected from ruin? And if you had only a few moments to evacuate your home and could not return for several days or even weeks, would you have access to cash, banking services and the personal identification you need to conduct your day-to-day financial life?
Sep 7, 2011 - 10:33:07 AM

IRS Tax Tips
Tax Return Preparer Test: IRS Releases Specifications for Registered Tax Return Preparer Test
The test is part of an ongoing effort by the IRS to enhance oversight of the tax preparation industry. Preparers who pass this test, a background check and tax compliance check as well as complete 15 hours of continuing education annually will have a new designation: Registered Tax Return Preparer.


Sep 6, 2011 - 9:55:58 PM

Announcements
Money Smart for Young Adults:FDIC Looking for Financial Educato
The FDIC is in the early phases of a research study to evaluate the  Money Smart for Young Adults  curriculum. This study will assess how the curriculum impacts participants' financial knowledge and behavior. We are looking for financial educators who plan to teach part or all of the curriculum sometime in the coming months and are willing to distribute a short assessment quiz to students before the start of the first class that uses Money Smart for Young Adults.
Sep 6, 2011 - 12:58:19 PM

Announcements
Payday Loan Refund Checks: FTC Returns Almost $2 Million to Payday Loan Applicants Who Were Tricked into Buying Prepaid Debit Cards

The Federal Trade Commission is mailing more than 110,000 refund checks to consumers defrauded by an online operation that tricked payday loan applicants into paying for an unrelated debit card. The FTC alleged that payday loan marketers Matthew Patterson, Mark Benning, Jason Strober, and Swish Marketing, Inc., worked with debit card marketers Jerry Klein, Joshua Finer, and VirtualWorks, LLC, to design the deceptive payday loan application form that triggered a charge of up to $54.95 for a prepaid debit card with a zero balance.

IRS Tax Tips
Tax Time Stress: IRS offers Tax Tips to Reduce Tax-Time Stress
You may not be thinking about your tax return right now, but summer is a great time to start planning for next year. Organized records not only make preparing your return easier, but may also remind you of relevant transactions, help you prepare a response if you receive an IRS notice, or substantiate items on your return if you are selected for an audit
Aug 29, 2011 - 9:39:54 AM