February 2012
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Anonymous asked: e-file table when to expect your refund back
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Participate in the National Consumer Protection...
We will host a National Consumer Protection Week question and answer session on Tuesday, March 6 at 2pm EST.
Experts from USA.gov and the Federal Trade Commission will be on hand to answer your consumer-related questions and and provide government resources that can help. So whether you have questions about how to file a complaint with a company or how to learn about the latest scams, now is your...
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Anonymous asked: i need my IRS numbers showing info for last year, I have moved, and can furnish correct identifying myself.
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Learn about genetic and rare diseases →
Today is National Rare Disease day. Learn more about causes and treatment options for genetic and rare diseases.
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Saturn Radio Waves
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Why are There Leap Years?
Tomorrow is February 29 instead of March 1 because this year is a leap year. But why do we have a leap year every four years?
Years and days are measured differently, and they don’t quite add up.
A year is the time for the earth to complete its annual orbit around the sun.
A day is the time required for the earth to make one complete revolution on its axis (24 hours).
Going by those...
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Anonymous asked: can i get my free credit report
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Find free tax preparation sites near you →
If you make $50,000 or less per year or are over 60, you qualify for free tax preparation.
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Anonymous asked: Does the US government owe me money
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Four Easy Ways to e-File Your Taxes
Last year, nearly 100 million taxpayers e-filed their federal income taxes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It’s the safest, fastest, and easiest way to submit your tax return.
If you e-file, you can expect to get your refund in half the time. If you owe money, you have more payment options.
There are four ways to e-file your federal income taxes:
Free File - if your income was $57,000...
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Anonymous asked: Can a person get a list of his / her employers for a life time ?
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93rd Anniversary of Grand Canyon National Park
Image description: The Grand Canyon stretches for 277 miles and covers more than 1 million acres of land in Arizona.
Sunday marks the 93rd anniversary of the establishment of the Grand Canyon National Park. On February 26, 1919, Congress officially passed the act establishing the park in Arizona.
Known as one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, the Grand Canyon is 277 miles and is cut down...
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Why the Price of Gas is Rising
On Facebook, Laura asked, “what is causing the rise in fuel prices in the USA and who benefits from this increase?”
Fuel prices in the United States are rising because of the increasing cost of crude oil. Crude oil is the natural form of oil as it is found in the ground, before it has been refined into gasoline. As of January 2012, the price of crude oil made up 76% of the cost of regular...
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jsweptson asked: Can I draw unemployment Insurance if I receive severance pay
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How has the Census changed over the years? →
The 1940 Census listed frame spinner and music teacher as example occupations. Learn more about how the Census has changed.
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Anonymous asked: free celular
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Anonymous asked: I can not find a city approved source for recycling old TV's - I know there are hazardous materials in them in the tube types- but what is valuable inside the guts of a television case?
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Is it time for your free annual credit report? →
Stay up to date to protect your self from scams and identity theft.
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Anonymous asked: How can I find rules and regulations about ssa disability's five month wait rule?
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Test Your Money Knowledge During America Saves...
Currently, most Americans don’t save enough money for retirement or don’t have enough saved for emergency expenses like home or car repairs. If you’re in that position, you have a chance to take a look at your saving habits and learn ways you can make your financial future more stable during America Saves Week.
You can start by assessing your current savings progress:
Do you...
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Anonymous asked: How can I get a ROTC scholarship?
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Protect Yourself and Others From the Flu →
It’s the height of flu season. Even with the vaccine, there are things you can do to protect yourself and others.
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Anonymous asked: can a UK citizen apply for US green card lottery
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Determine which tax forms you should be using →
If you’re doing your own taxes this year, this guide will help you determine which form you should be using to make it easy to file your taxes.
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Happy Birthday George Washington! →
Today we celebrate George Washington’s Birthday. Contrary to popular belief, neither Congress nor any President has ever officially changed the name of the holiday to Presidents’ Day. Learn more about the holiday.
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Lowering Sodium Is a Key to Better Health
Nine out of 10 Americans eat more sodium than is recommended for a healthy diet. Too much sodium can lead to high blood pressure, which in turn can lead to heart disease and stroke. Nearly 800,000 people die each year from these and other vascular diseases. Sodium intake has a huge impact on our health.
Eating low-sodium is a real challenge
You can’t just “eat fewer pretzels” because —
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Anonymous asked: How can I get free legal representation and advice so my daughter and I can move out of state trying to avoid a huge battle with my ex-husband
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America Saves Week starts Sunday →
Assess your savings plan and learn new strategies to help you grow your savings.
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WatchAurora Borealis over Northern North America and Canada
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This video was taken by the crew of Expedition 30 on board the International Space Station on January 29, 2012. This video begins as the space station is passing over the dark waters of the North Pacific Ocean northeast towards Vancouver Island. The Aurora Borealis can be seen far north, where both the under side and...
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Anonymous asked: I got an email from someone who claimed that SB 1698 and HR 3166 was a bill that would allow US citizens to be stripped of their citizenship if they are "engaging in, or purposely and materially supporting, hostilities against the US," without trial. Is this true?
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Want to know what happened today in history? →
Find unique historical information and images for any date.
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Everything You Need to Know about Vaccines
Keeping up with vaccines is not always easy, particularly if you live in a household with family members of different ages. Vaccination needs can also change quickly if there’s an outburst of a disease.
These days, however, figuring out who needs to get vaccinated, when and where is as easy as visiting Vaccines.gov, the federal government’s centralized portal for everything related to...
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Anonymous asked: I plan to travel to the Dominica commonwealth in the Caribbean next month. What information do I need to travel there? I have a current passport.
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Five Ways to Keep More of Your Tax Refund
By Dan Rutherford from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
About 75 percent of taxpayers are expected to receive a federal income tax refund this year. If you’re one of them, here are five ways to help you keep more of the money you’re getting back from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS):
Automatically deposit your savings. Use IRS Form 8888 (PDF) to automatically deposit your refund into...
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Anonymous asked: What are the U. S. federal holidays?
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Are you protected against carbon monoxide in your... →
Make sure you have a detector and stay safe.
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Anonymous asked: give or take how long does it take to process a spouse visa with the right supply of information
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How You Can Help on National Donor Day
Currently, over 100,000 people are waiting for an organ donation, and each day, 18 people die waiting for an organ.
February 14th is recognized across the country as National Donor Day. The nationwide event focuses on five types of donation:
organs
tissues
marrow
platelets
blood
Many nonprofit organizations hold blood and marrow drives as well as organ and tissue sign ups to encourage...
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Valentines Day Fun Facts
Happy Valentines Day! In honor of the holiday known for love, candy and flowers, the U.S. Census Bureau shares these fun facts related to the holiday:
There were 1,177 U.S. manufacturing establishments that produced chocolate and cocoa products in 2009.
24.7 pounds of candy were consumed by the average American in 2010.
2.1 million marriages took place in the United States in 2009. That...
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Fiscal Year 2013 Budget of the U.S Government Now... →
The FY2013 Budget of the United States Government was released yesterday. It contains a message from the President, information on the President’s priorities, budget overviews organized by agency, and summary tables.
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Anonymous asked: can i save 50 percent on my car insurance?
