Thursday, February 26, 2009

IRS Tax Refund: Checking the Status of Your Federal Tax Refund is Easy

If you already filed your federal tax return and are due a refund, you can check the status of your refund online, in English or Spanish. IRS Tax Refund: Checking the Status of Your Federal Tax Refund is Easy

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Anti-HIV Gel Shows Promise in Large-scale Study in Women

A 3,000-women study tested the effectiveness of anti-HIV gels that would be inserted into the vagina to deter virus transmission during intercourse. Anti-HIV Gel Shows Promise in Large-scale Study in Women

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

IRS Jobs: A Career at the IRS Adds Up

If you are looking for a new job or a career change, consider the IRS. No matter what your professional specialty, the IRS offers a variety of full-time careers or seasonal job opportunities in many U.S. cities.  IRS Jobs: A Career at the IRS Adds Up

Monday, February 16, 2009

Diets: New Medlineplus Diet Page

Your diet is made up of what you eat. There are many different types of diets. Diets: New Medlineplus Diet Page

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Auction Reminder: Saturn Dealership Auction, February 25, 2009

Saturn Dealership Auction on February 25th, 2009 10:00am located at SATURN OF ELK GROVE 8480 LAGUNA GROVE DRIVE, ELK GROVE, CA 95758 Auction Reminder: Saturn Dealership Auction, February 25, 2009

Now Hiring: U.S. Customs and Border Protection launches a national recruitment campaign

U. S. Customs and Border Protection Saturday launched a national recruitment campaign aimed at hiring approximately 11,000 law enforcement and support positions during 2009. Now Hiring: U.S. Customs and Border Protection launches a national recruitment campaign

Thursday, February 12, 2009

How to Correctly Claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on your 2008 Return

The IRS sent taxpayers nearly 119 million economic stimulus payments last year. When filing a 2008 federal tax return, taxpayers will need to know the amount of their stimulus payment to properly determine if they are eligible for a recovery rebate credit. How to Correctly Claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on your 2008 Return

3 large pickups don't live up to brawny image in side tests;

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Dodge Ram 1500, and Nissan Titan are billed as workhorses, but the side crash protection these 2009 model large pickups provide is wimpy, at best. The trio earns either poor or marginal ratings in side tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. 3 large pickups don't live up to brawny image in side tests;

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

U.S. Financial Crisis: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

The United States is in the midst of a serious financial crisis. You can read full text of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 on the Thomas web sitefrom the Library of Congress. U.S. Financial Crisis: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

IRS: To File or Not To File

You must file a tax return if your income is above a certain level. The amount varies depending on filing status, age and the type of income you receive. IRS: To File or Not To File

Wednesday, February 04, 2009

Mark Your Calendar: Exposure Nanotechnology Assessment Workshop

Mark Your Calendar: Exposure Nanotechnology Assessment Workshop
NIOSH is co-sponsoring a workshop on human and environmental exposure assessment of nanomaterials on February 24-25 in Bethesda, Md

Tuesday, February 03, 2009

Special K Recall - Keebler(R) Soft Batch Cookies and Special K Protein Meal Bar Honey Almond Flavor and Expansion

Special K Recall - Keebler® Soft Batch Cookies and Special K Protein Meal Bar Honey Almond Flavor and Expansion
As a result of the expansion of Peanut Corporation of AmericaĆ¢€™s recall to include all peanut ingredients produced in their Blakely, Georgia facility since Jan. 1, 2007, Kellogg Company has issued a voluntary nationwide recall for the following products

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

High School Musical Manicure Kits Recalled due to Lead Expsoure

The lettering "HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL" with glitter on the pouch used with the manicure kit contains excess levels of lead. Lead can be toxic if ingested by young children and cause adverse health effects. High School Musical Manicure Kits Recalled due to Lead Expsoure

IRS: Tips for Recently Married or Divorced Taxpayers

If you were married or divorced recently, there are a couple of things you'll want to do to ensure the name on your tax return matches the name registered with the Social Security Administration. IRS: Tips for Recently Married or Divorced Taxpayers

Friday, January 23, 2009

Mortgage Loan Vicitms: FTC Launches Redress Program for Mortgage Loan Victims

The Federal Trade Commission today announced that the agency returned almost $28 million to consumers this week as a result of a settlement with The Bear Stearns Companies, LLC and EMC Mortgage Corporation. Mortgage Loan Vicitms: FTC Launches Redress Program for Mortgage Loan Victims

IRS: Tax Law Changes Related to National Disaster Relief

The National Disaster Relief Act of 2008, Subtitle B or Title VII of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, signed into law on Oct. 3, 2008, as Public Law 110-343, provides tax relief for victims of federally declared disasters occurring after Dec. 31, 2007, and before Jan. 1, 2010. IRS: Tax Law Changes Related to National Disaster Relief

Ponzi Scheme: California Files Criminal Charges in a $52 Million Ponzi Scheme

Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. yesterday filed 89 criminal charges against 6 men who "callously conned" more than a thousand people, including retired senior citizens, out of $52 million through sham real estate projects, using the investor's money to buy planes, expensive cars and lavish vacations. Ponzi Scheme: California Files Criminal Charges in $52 Million Ponzi Scheme

IRS Forms and Publications: Get 'em when you need 'em

The IRS has free tax forms and publications on a wide variety of topics. If you need IRS forms or information, try one of these easy options: IRS Forms and Publications: Get 'em when you need 'em

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Scholarship Applications for Women Science Students Now Being Accepted

Applications are now being accepted for the Renate W. Chasman Scholarship for Women. This scholarship was established in 1986 to encourage women who have taken a break from formal education to resume their studies in natural sciences, engineering or mathematics. Scholarship for Women Science Students Now Being Accepted

Life Insurance Is a Necessity If You Have Dependents, Even In Tough Times

Almost three out of every five Americans have not purchased life insurance because they think it is too expensive, even though the cost of these policies has remained stable or even dropped over the past decade, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.). Life Insurance Is a Necessity If You Have Dependents, Even In Tough Times