Monday Is Registration Deadline For Disaster Assistance

Survivors of the April 23-24 Mississippi tornadoes and severe storms have only a few days left to register for state and federal assistance. Monday Is Registration Deadline For Disaster Assistance

I.I.I. Issues Video On Protecting Homes From Lightning Strikes

Homeowners investing anywhere from $1,500 to $4,500 can significantly diminish the chances that their dwelling or its occupants will be harmed because of a lightning strike, according to the Insurance Information Institute  (I.I.I.). I.I.I. Issues Video On Protecting Homes From Lightning Strikes

Recruiting Participants for Substance Abuse Web-based Videoconferencing ( E-Therapy)

This research is being done to compare the effectiveness of standard on-site, in-person counseling with Internet web-based videoconferencing (e-therapy) in drug-dependent patients in opioid-agonist treatment programs. The study is looking to see if there are any differences in satisfaction or in treatment outcome if counseling sessions are given by e-therapy compared to standard, in-person counseling given in the clinic. Recruiting Participants for Substance Abuse Web-based Videoconferencing

IRS Begins Accepting Applications for Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project Program

The Internal Revenue Service today announced that small firms may now begin applying for certification for tax credits or grants available under the Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project Program, created by the Affordable Care Act. IRS Begins Accepting Applications for Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project Program

Substance Abuse: Sharp Increase of Older Americans Being Admitted for Substances such as Cocaine, Heroin and Marijuana

New admissions data show sharp increase in the proportion of older Americans being treated for illicit substances such as cocaine, heroin and marijuana. Substance Abuse: Sharp Increase of Older Americans Being Admitted for Substances such as Cocaine, Heroin and Marijuana

Tanning Tax:IRS Issues Regulations on 10-Percent Tax on Tanning Services Effective July 1

The Internal Revenue Service today issued regulations outlining the administration of a 10-percent excise tax on indoor tanning services that goes into effect on July 1, Tanning Tax:IRS Issues Regulations on 10-Percent Tax on Tanning Services Effective July 1

IRS: Interest Rates Remain the Same For the Third Quarter of 2010

The Internal Revenue Service today announced that interest rates for the calendar quarter beginning July 1, 2010, will  be.... IRS: Interest Rates Remain the Same For the Third Quarter of 2010

IRS: Save Money, Sign Up Now for the 2010 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums

This year, 43 separate seminars and workshops are being offered, each of which qualifies for continuing professional education credit for enrolled agents and certified public accountants. IRS: Save Money, Sign Up Now for the 2010 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums

IRS: Open House on Saturday May 15 to Help Small Businesses, Individuals Solve Tax Problems

The Internal Revenue Service will host a special nationwide Open House on Saturday May 15 to help small businesses and individuals solve tax problems.IRS: Open House on Saturday May 15 to Help Small Businesses, Individuals Solve Tax Problems

Credit Card Interest Rate Scams: FTC Warns Consumers

In a new consumer alert, Credit Card Interest Rate Reduction Scams, the FTC says consumers have just as much clout with their credit card issuers as these companies do.  It urges consumers to avoid paying middlemen, and negotiate directly with the credit card companies.  Credit Card Interest Rate Scams: FTC Warns Consumers

IRS Reaches Out to Millions of Employers on Benefits of New Health Care Tax Credit

The Internal Revenue Service this week began mailing postcards to more than four million small businesses and tax-exempt organizations to make them aware of the benefits of the recently-enacted small business health care tax credit. IRS Reaches Out to Millions of Employers on Benefits of New Health Care Tax Credit

Credit Repair and Mortgage Relief Service: Marketers Banned from Selling Services

The court order prohibits the credit repair companies and their owners from selling credit repair services, and it bans the loan modification companies and their individual owners from selling mortgage loan modification and foreclosure relief services. Credit Repair and Mortgage Relief Service: Marketers Banned from Sellings

More Women are Graduate Degree Holders than Men, Ages 25-29

The U.S. Census Bureau reported today more women than men are expected to occupy professions such as doctors, lawyers and college professors as they represent approximately 58 percent of young adults, Ages 25 to 29, More Women are Graduate Degree Holders than Men, Ages 25-29

Toyota to Pay $16.375 Million Civil Fine

Toyota Motor Corporation agreed to pay a $16.375 million fine - the largest fine permitted by law - for failing to notify the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a dangerous pedal defect for almost four months:Toyota to Pay $16.375 Million Civil Fine

Government Jobs Wanted? Don't Get Swindled

In a new consumer publication, 2010 Census Job Scams, the FTC provides detailed information about applying to become a U.S. Census taker, and it tells consumers how to access all federal job announcements. Government Jobs Wanted: Don't Get Swindled

Hacking Smart Phones - Can Clever Hackers Target Smart Phones?

Two computer scientists explored how smart phones can be hacked, hijacked and exploited without their owner's knowledge. Hacking Smart Phones - Can Clever Hackers Target Smart Phones?

The New World of Mobile Phones: There are Basically Two Types

There are two basic types of mobile phones: conventional cell phones and smart phones. The conventional cell phone is suitable if you only want to make and receive calls and send text messages on your phone. The New World of Mobile Phones: There are two basic types

Starting a Home-Based Business? Make Sure You're Properly Insured

With the national unemployment rate lingering around 10 percent, millions of Americans may be tempted to start a home-based businesses. But studies show that less than half of them have any type of insurance coverage for their new endeavor, and others wrongly believe a homeowners insurance policy is sufficient. Starting a Home-Based Business? Make Sure You're Properly Insured

Credit Card Security: Dave & Buster's Settles FTC Charges it Failed to Protect Consumers' Credit & Debit Card Information

Entertainment operation Dave & Buster's, Inc. has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that the company left consumers' credit and debit card information vulnerable to hackers, resulting in several hundred thousand dollars in fraudulent charges. Credit Card Security: Dave & Buster's Settles FTC Charges it Failed to Protect Consumers' Credit & Debit Card Information

Beware of IRS' 2010 "Dirty Dozen" Tax Scams

The Internal Revenue Service today issued its 2010 "dirty dozen" list of tax scams, including schemes involving return preparer fraud, hiding income offshore and phishing. Beware of IRS' 2010 "Dirty Dozen" Tax Scams