IRS: E-File Opens for 2009 With New Features to Expand Taxpayer Access, Help Speed Refunds

The Internal Revenue Service today announced the Jan. 16 opening of an expanded IRS e-file program for 2008 federal tax returns, highlighted by new features that will allow expanded access to electronic filing and help people looking for faster refunds. IRS: E-File Opens for 2009 With New Features to Expand Taxpayer Access, Help Speed Refunds

IRS: Recovery Rebate Credit Is for Individuals Who Missed Last Year's Economic Stimulus Payment

The Recovery Rebate Credit is a special one-time benefit that most people received last year in the form of an Economic Stimulus Payment. But people who did not receive the maximum amount of the Economic Stimulus Payment, and whose circumstances have changed, may be eligible now. IRS: Recovery Rebate Credit Is for Individuals Who Missed Last Year's Economic Stimulus Payment

Contraception and Abortion Rights: California Seeks to Block Bush Administration Attack on Contraception and Abortion Rights

California joined a lawsuit against the United States Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to halt the implementation of a Bush Administration "midnight regulation" that could potentially "endanger a woman’s right to contraception," including emergency contraception given to rape victims. Contraception and Abortion Rights: California Seeks to Block Bush Administration Attack on Contraception and Abortion Rights

New Presidential Limousine Enters Secret Service Fleet

On Tuesday, January 20, a new armored presidential limousine will make its debut as part of the 56 th Presidential Inauguration, following the tradition of integrating new U.S. Secret Service vehicles into the fleet for Inaugural parades. New Presidential Limousine Enters Secret Service Fleet

New Presidential Limousine Enters Secret Service Fleet

On Tuesday, January 20, a new armored presidential limousine will make its debut as part of the 56 th Presidential Inauguration, following the tradition of integrating new U.S. Secret Service vehicles into the fleet for Inaugural parades. New Presidential Limousine Enters Secret Service Fleet

Read This Before Choosing a Tax Preparer

If you will be paying someone to do your tax return, choose a tax preparer wisely. You are legally responsible for what’s on your tax returns even if they are prepared by someone else. So, it’s important to find a qualified tax professional.  Read This Before Choosing a Tax Preparer

Be Aware of Suspicious E-Mails

Be aware of e-mail scams that fraudulently use the IRS name or Logo as a lure. The goal of the scam is to trick people into revealing personal and financial information, such as Social Security, bank account or credit card numbers, which the scammers can use to commit identity theft and steal your money. Be Aware of Suspicious E-Mails