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Economic Indicators- Major Economic Indicators Latest NumbersConsumer Price Index (CPI): +0.2% in Jan 2010 News Release Historical Data Unemployment Rate: 9.7% in Jan 2010 News Release Historical Data Payroll Employment: -20,000(p) in Jan 2010 News Release Historical Data Average Hourly Earnings: +$0.04(p) in Jan 2010 News Release Historical Data Producer Price Index (PPI): +1.4%(p) in Jan 2010 News Release Historical […]
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- Toyota to Provide Additional Services to New York Customers Affected by Recent RecallsToyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. announced that it would provide additional services for New York Toyota and Lexus customers who are affected by Toyota’s recent recalls. These services are available to Toyota and Lexus owners in New York affected by current recalls involving sticking accelerator pedals, floor mat pedal entrapment, anti-lock brake system soft […]
- Toyota to Provide Additional Services to New York Customers Affected by Recent Recalls
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- Personal Income and Outlays, January 2010Personal income increased $11.4 billion, or 0.1 percent, and disposable personal income (DPI) decreased $47.6 billion, or 0.4 percent, in January, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The decrease in DPI reflected an increase in federal nonwithheld income taxes. Personal consumption expenditures (PCE) increased $52.4 billion, or 0.5 percent. In Dece […]
- Personal Income and Outlays, January 2010
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- Using a Different Measure of Inflation for Indexing Federal Programs and the Tax CodeFederal laws try to protect taxpayers and recipients of government benefits from the effects of rising prices by specifying that dollar amounts in many parts of the tax code and in some programs be automatically adjusted—or indexed—for inflation. Without such indexing, a rise in the general level of prices would alter the effects of federal [...] […]
- Using a Different Measure of Inflation for Indexing Federal Programs and the Tax Code
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- H.R. 4213, American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010Cost estimate for the amendment as introduced as a substitute for H.R. 4213 […]
- S. 1759, Water Transfer Facilitation Act of 2009Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on December 16, 2009 […]
- H.R. 4691, Temporary Extension Act of 2010Cost estimate for the bill as introduced on February 25, 2010. […]
- S. 409, Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2009Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on December 16, 2009 […]
- S. 2889, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on December 17, 2009 […]
- H.R. 4213, American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010
Four Places to Find Free Tax Help
The IRS provides free publications and forms as well as other tax material and information to help taxpayers meet their tax obligations. Here are four great ways you can get the information you need to file your tax return. The best thing about these four options is that they won’t cost you a dime!
IRS.gov The IRS Web site is a one-stop shop for a wide array of tax information. You can even prepare and file your federal tax return – for free – through Free File, a service offered by IRS and its partners who make available free tax preparation software and free electronic filing. But you must go through IRS.gov to use Free File. Have some tax questions? Check out 1040 Central on the Individuals page for the latest news. Read up on the economic recovery tax credits at IRS.gov/recovery. The Online Services section includes several online tools that will help you with your taxes, including the IRS Withholding Calculator, the Alternative Minimum Tax Assistant, and the EITC Assistant. You can even track your refund with Where’s My Refund?.
Telephone Call the IRS Tax Help Line for Individuals, 800-829-1040, to get answers to your federal tax questions. To order free forms, instructions and publications call 800-829-3676. To hear pre-recorded messages covering various tax topics or check on the status of your refund, call 800-829-4477. TTY/TDD users may call 800-829-4059 to ask tax questions or to order forms and publications.
Taxpayer Assistance Centers When you believe your tax issue cannot be handled online or by phone and you want face-to-face assistance, you can find help at a local IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center. Locations, business hours and an overview of services are available at IRS.gov. Just go to the Individuals tab and click on the link for Contact My Local Office in the left tool bar section under IRS Resources.
Community Resources Free tax preparation is available through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs in many communities. Volunteer return preparation programs provided through IRS and its partners offer free help in preparing simple tax returns for low-to-moderate-income taxpayers. Call 800-906-9887 to find the VITA or TCE site nearest you. You may also call AARP — the largest TCE participant — at 888-227-7669 (888-AARPNOW) or access www.aarp.org to find the nearest Tax-Aide site.