IRS Tax Break Helps Low- and Moderate-Income Workers Save for Retirement

IRS Tax Break Helps Low- and Moderate-Income Workers Save for Retirement: "WASHINGTON — Low- and moderate-income workers can take steps now to save for retirement and earn a special tax credit in 2007 and the years ahead, according to the Internal Revenue Service"

Tax relief for victims of Southern California Wildfires

The Franchise Tax Board (FTB) today announced that taxpayers impacted by the wildfires in any of the federally declared disaster areas will be given special tax relief. Tax relief for victims of Southern California Wildfires

2008 Uniform Bail and Penalty Schedules: Invitations to Comment

The Traffic Advisory Committee has proposed revisions to the Uniform Bail and Penalty Schedules (schedules) to become effective January 1, 2008. The proposed revisions bring the schedules into conformance with recent legislation. 2008 Uniform Bail and Penalty Schedules: Invitations to Comment

November is Court Adoption and Permanency Month

San Francisco - California courts will be hosting special events throughout November to educate the community about the continuing need for adoption and permanency of foster children and youth. Adoption Saturdays, now a yearly tradition, are held the Saturday before Thanksgiving. This event and others are efforts to encourage adoptions of foster children in their communities. November is Court Adoption and Permanency Month

Toyota and Lexus: 2008 Hybrids Certified As Tax Credit For Toyota and Lexus Comes to an End

WASHINGTON - The Internal Revenue Service acknowledged the certification by Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc., that several of its Model Year 2008 vehicles qualify for the hybrid vehicle tax credit. Only vehicles purchased prior to Oct. 1, 2007, qualify for a credit.2008 Toyota and Lexus: 2008 Hybrids Certified As Tax Credit For Toyota and Lexus Comes to an End

IRS Announces Another Record-Breaking Number of Taxpayers Choose to Electronically File in 2007

IRS Announces Another Record-Breaking Number of Taxpayers Choose to Electronically File in 2007: "WASHINGTON - The Internal Revenue Service this year received nearly 80 million tax returns through e-file, breaking the record set last year. The 2007 level is up about 9 percent from the 73 million returns filed for the same period last year. Of the 139.3 million returns filed in 2007, 79.98 million or about 57.4 percent were filed electronically."

IRS Announces Another Record-Breaking Number of Taxpayers Choose to Electronically File in 2007

IRS Announces Another Record-Breaking Number of Taxpayers Choose to Electronically File in 2007: "WASHINGTON - The Internal Revenue Service this year received nearly 80 million tax returns through e-file, breaking the record set last year. The 2007 level is up about 9 percent from the 73 million returns filed for the same period last year. Of the 139.3 million returns filed in 2007, 79.98 million or about 57.4 percent were filed electronically."

Counterfeit Checks Issued in Mystery Shopping Scam

Counterfeit Checks Issued in Mystery Shopping Scam

Nationwide Debt Collector Will Pay $1.3 Million to Settle FTC Charges

Nationwide Debt Collector Will Pay $1.3 Million to Settle FTC Charges: "A Texas-based debt collection company will pay more than $1.3 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it misled, threatened, and harassed consumers in violation of federal law"

FTC Creates Consumer Hotline for Consumers Who Paid for Debt Reduction Services

FTC Creates Consumer Hotline for Consumers Who Paid for Debt Reduction Services: "The Federal Trade Commission has created a consumer hotline for consumers who purchased 'debt reduction services' from Edge Solutions, Money Cares, the Debt Settlement Company, the Debt Elimination Center, and Pay Help Inc. The hotline is in addition to a letter that was recently sent to the customers of Edge Solutions and the other companies, notifying them that the companies were shutdown"

Anatomy of a Cyber Investigation: The FBI Reports

Anatomy of a Cyber Investigation: The FBI Reports: "Ever wonder how we run a cyber investigation? Here's a good example…a potentially deadly threat that we ran to ground in short order with the help of our partners. "

Are you at risk for having diabetes?

Are you at risk for having diabetes?: "Fort Lee, Va. – Up to 6 million of the 21 million Americans who have diabetes do not know it. If you think you don’t have to worry about it, think again. November is National Diabetes Month and the rate of diabetes continues to increase. In the last 15 years the number of people in the United States with the disease has doubled every year. As many as one in five Americans over age 65 have it. Those under 65 are at risk, too, especially if they have any of the other risk factors that contribute to developing diabetes"

155,000 Fisher-Price Kitchen Toys Recalled

155,000 Fisher-Price Kitchen Toys Recalled: "There have been 48 reports of small parts separating from the toys, including two reports of children gagging on pieces, one report of a child who started choking on a piece and one report of a child who choked on a piece."

EPA Small Business and Grants Opportunity Conference - Nov 13 & 14

EPA Small Business and Grants Opportunity Conference - Nov 13 & 14: " EPA and Young Entrepreneurs of the Universe will co-sponsor the fourth annual Veterans' Small Business and Grants Opportunity Conference next week at EPA offices in downtown Chicago. The conference is free but participants must register in advance online or by e-mail."

Don't Be a Victim Twice Be Aware of Possible Frauds or Scams

Don't Be a Victim Twice Be Aware of Possible Frauds or Scams: "PASADENA, Calif. -- In the wake of the devastating California fires, those who have suffered damages and losses may be visited or called by someone claiming to be an official disaster aid worker or inspector. State and federal officials caution residents to check the identification of anyone wanting to enter their home or property and to watch out for scams and fraud that may surface."

Auction of 700 MHz Band Licenses; Revised Procedure for Auctions 73 and 76 (pdf)

Auction of 700 MHz Band Licenses; Revised Procedure for Auctions 73 and 76 (pdf)

Cardiovascular Disease Decreasing Among Adults with Diabetes

Cardiovascular Disease Decreasing Among Adults with Diabetes: "Two CDC studies say adults with diabetes report they are doing better at the vital job of monitoring their blood sugar, and fewer say they've developed cardiovascular disease."

IRS Warns of E-mail Scam Soliciting Donations to California Wildfire Victims

IRS Warns of E-mail Scam Soliciting Donations to California Wildfire Victims: "WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers to be on the lookout for a new e-mail scam that appears to be a solicitation from the IRS and the U.S. government for charitable contributions to victims of the recent Southern California wildfires."

IRS Announces New Chinese, Korean, Russian and Vietnamese Tax Glossaries to Assist Taxpayers

IRS Announces New Chinese, Korean, Russian and Vietnamese Tax Glossaries to Assist Taxpayers: "WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the availability of five new publications to help foreign-language communities understand federal tax forms and publications that are written in English. These new glossaries of tax terminology will help meet increased demand for tax-related resources in languages other than English."

True Man Sexual Energy, Energy Max Dietary Supplements Recalled

True Man Sexual Energy, Energy Max Dietary Supplements Recalled: "The U.S. Food and Drug Administration yesterday requested a recall of True Man Sexual Energy Nutrient Capsules and Energy Max Energy Supplement Men's Formula Capsules, illegal drug products that contain potentially harmful, undeclared ingredients. "