IRS Settlement Announcement

The Internal Revenue Service today announced that it has reached a settlement with Arnold & Porter LLP, which has paid a civil tax shelter promoter penalty. IRS Settlement Announcement

September 11th: Fact Sheet

Following the attacks of September 11, 2001, President Bush recognized the threat posed by terrorists and took action to protect Americans and defeat violent extremism. Because of the actions taken by President Bush, America is safer, more secure, and winning the War on Terror. September 11th: Fact Sheet

IRS: People Can Avoid Common Errors that Delay Stimulus Payments

People who are awaiting an economic stimulus payment or who have yet to file can avoid common errors that may delay their payment. They also can use the IRS Web site to answer most common questions. IRS: People Can Avoid Common Errors that Delay Stimulus Payments

Dialing for (Your) Dollars: Beware of Phone and Fax Fraud

FDIC Consumer News has warned before about crooks who call or e-mail consumers and pretend to be legitimate companies or government agencies wanting people to "verify" or "resubmit" (divulge) confidential information such as bank account or credit card numbers as well as Social Security numbers, passwords and personal identification numbers. Dialing for (Your) Dollars: Beware of Phone and Fax Fraud

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FCC To Host Digital Television Transition Event In Wilmington, North Carolina On Monday, September 8, 2008

The Federal Communications Commission will host a press conference on the digital television transition and early switch by local broadcasters on Monday, September 8, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at Thalian Hall, located at 310 Chestnut Street in Wilmington, N.C. FCC To Host Digital Television Transition Event In Wilmington, North Carolina On Monday, September 8, 2008

Airborne Refunds: Eligible Consumers Have 11 Days to Apply for Airborne Refunds

September 15 is the last day for eligible consumers who purchased Airborne products over a six-year period to apply for refunds. Details on eligibility can be found at. Airborne Refunds: Eligible Consumers Have 11 Days to Apply for Airborne Refunds

Rent a PO Box Without Leaving Your Home

Find, and now rent, a Post Office Box along with the morning cup of coffee or after putting the kids to bed at night. Rent a PO Box Without Leaving Your Home

Consumers Can Free Up Income by Reducing Insurance Costs

A good place to start is by reviewing homeowners and auto insurance policies, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.). Consumers Can Free Up Income by Reducing Insurance Costs

IRS: Hurricane Gustav Victims Qualify for IRS Disaster Relief

The Internal Revenue Service is providing tax relief to victims of Hurricane Gustav in affected areas of Louisiana. IRS: Hurricane Gustav Victims Qualify for IRS Disaster Relief

Baby Hammocks Recalled Due toFall and Strangulation Hazards

The hammock can flip over, posing a serious fall hazard and strangulation hazard to infants who get entrapped in the seat’s restraint straps while upside down. Baby Hammocks Recalled Due toFall and Strangulation Hazards

Gustav Strikes: Federal Resources Ready to Respond

As Hurricane Gustav strikes the Louisiana and Mississippi coasts, with the impact felt from Texas to Florida, the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is working with numerous federal agencies and voluntary organizations to support state and local authorities as they all focus on life-saving and safety related activities. Gustav Strikes: Federal Resources Ready to Respond

Cal/OSHA Targets Areas for Compliance with Heat Illness Prevention Rules as Temperatures Soar

With triple-digit heat consuming much of California this week, Cal/OSHA investigators are targeting Fresno, Stanislaus, San Joaquin, Napa, Sonoma, Yolo, Santa Clara counties for heat illness prevention inspections of outdoor workplaces. Cal/OSHA Targets Areas for Compliance with Heat Illness Prevention Rules as Temperatures Soar

FBI Alert: Hit Man E-Mail Scam Persists

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and its partner, the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), continue to receive thousands of reports concerning the hit man e-mail scheme. The e-mail content has evolved since late 2006; however, the messages remain similar in nature, claiming the sender has been hired to kill the recipient.  FBI Alert: Hit Man E-Mail Scam Persists

Tax Scams - The Last Thing You Need

Life is complex enough without con artists trying to separate you from your hard earned dollars.  It can be very costly if you become a victim of a scam that trades on the image or the mission of the IRS.  Everyone should be vigilant in protecting personal, financial and tax information. Tax Scams - The Last Thing You Need

IRS Tax Tip: Selling Your Home

During summer months, many people sell their home and move to a new location.  Many of those individuals will make a profit on the sale and still will not have to pay a single dime of additional income tax to the IRS. IRS Tax Tip: Selling Your Home

Economic Stimulus Payment: It's Not Too Late to Claim Your Economic Stimulus Payment

It is not too late to file a return to claim your economic stimulus payment. Economic Stimulus Payment: It's Not Too Late to Claim Your Economic Stimulus Payment

What Happens If a Bank Fails?

Here's important information about what the FDIC pays and when if an FDIC-insured bank or savings institution is closed by its federal or state government regulaton. What Happens If a Bank Fails?

Home Equity Loans: Tips for Trying to Fix a Clogged or "Frozen" Home Equity Line

For years, homeowners have turned to home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) as a way to borrow against their home's value to pay for college tuition, home improvements, medical bills and other major expenses. (A home's equity is the market value minus what is owed on the mortgage. If you owe $100,000 on your mortgage but your home is worth $250,000, your equity is $150,000.) Home Equity Loans: Tips for Trying to Fix a Clogged or "Frozen" Home Equity Line