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;

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

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

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 America’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

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

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

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

Ten Things the IRS Wants You to Know About Identity Theft

If you receive a letter or notice from the IRS which leads you to believe someone may have fraudulently used your Social Security Number, respond immediately to the name and address or phone number printed on the IRS notice. Ten Things the IRS Wants You to Know About Identity Theft

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