Tax Refunds Continue to Be Delayed

The State Controller announced on Thursday, February 19, 2009, that once the budget plan provides the needed cash in the treasury, his office will work around the clock to get delayed payments out the door. Check this website for updated information on the status of the delayed tax refunds. Tax Refunds Continue to Be Delayed

NINE WAYS TO LOWER YOUR AUTO INSURANCE COSTS

Sometimes it takes more than a lizard to lower your auto insurance rates. Having a good driving record helps, but so does shopping around for the best rates, asking about safe driver or other discounts, and even requesting a higher deductible. NINE WAYS TO LOWER YOUR AUTO INSURANCE COSTS

Top 20 Top Consumer Complaints in 2008

The Federal Trade Commission released the list of top consumer complaints received by the agency in 2008. Top 20 Top Consumer Complaints in 2008

FTB Offers Assistance to Taxpayers in Financial Stress

Some of your clients may be facing financial difficulties so remind them FTB has help available. We continually seek to improve the efficiency of our collection process with the goal of working with taxpayers as soon as a tax delinquency occurs rather than through involuntary collection action. FTB Offers Assistance to Taxpayers in Financial Stress

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

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

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

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

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

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