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IRS Tax Tip: Eight Facts about New IRS Form 8949 and Schedule D
The IRS has a new form taxpayers must use to report most capital gains and losses from transactions relating to investment property. In previous years, these transactions would have been reported on your IRS Schedule D or D-1, but for tax year 2011, use Form 8949, Sales and Other Dispositions of Capital Assets. »
Health Reform Law Saves $2.1 Billion For 3.6 Million Americans With Medicare
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Nearly 3.6 million people with Medicare saved $2.1 billion on their prescription drugs in 2011 thanks to the Affordable Care Act according to data issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). »
New Jersey Joins $25 Billion Joint State-Federal Mortgage Servicing Settlement on Foreclosure Wrongs
TRENTON – New Jersey has joined a $25 billion joint state-federal settlement that resolves a national investigation into alleged foreclosure abuses, fraud and unacceptable business practices by the country’s five largest mortgage servicers, Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa announced today. »
IRS Tax Tip: Tax Law Changes for 2011 Federal Tax Returns
Before you file your 2011 federal income tax return in 2012, you should be aware of a few important tax changes that took effect in 2011. Check www.IRS.gov before you file for updates on any new legislation that may affect your tax return. »
IRS Tax Tip: Seven Tips to Help You Determine if Your Social Security Benefits are Taxable
Many people may not realize the Social Security benefits they received in 2011 may be taxable. All Social Security recipients should receive a Form SSA-1099 from the Social Security Administration which shows the total amount of their benefits. You can use this information to help you determine if your benefits are taxable. Here are... »
New IRS Online Tool Helps Low- and Moderate-Income Taxpayers Find Locations for Help
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of a continuing effort to improve service to taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service announced the availability of a new online tool to help people easily find a location for volunteer tax preparation assistance. »
Senate Committee Approves Bill To Create Gov’t. Spending Website
TRENTON – A bill sponsored to create a comprehensive, searchable online public record of state spending was unanimously approved Monday in the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee. »
New Jersey Voters Wants More Focus On Property Taxes
STATE – New Jersey residents say the most pressing issues facing the state are property taxes and jobs, according a new Monmouth University/NJ Press Media Poll. Each of those issues were identified by 42 percent of respondents, while public schools (20 percent), general economic conditions (19 percent), and other taxes (15 percent) were also... »
IRS Tax Tip: Taxable or Non-Taxable Income?
Although most income you receive is taxable and must be reported on your federal income tax return, there are some instances when income may not be taxable. »
IRS Tax Tip: Safeguard Your Refund – Choose Direct Deposit
Direct deposit is the fastest, safest way to receive your tax refund. When a taxpayer combines e-file and direct deposit, the IRS will likely issue your refund in as few as 10 days. »
Union County Means Business
UNION COUNTY -- Union County Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella (2nd L) speaks with NJ State Senator Thomas Kean (L), Dr. Dawood Farahi, President of Kean University, and Union County College President Margaret McMenamin during the first session of the Union County Means Business networking breakfast series. »
UCEDC To Offer “Entrepreneurship 101” Training To Those Planning To Start A Business
UNION -- It’s the American dream – having your own business, being your own boss, setting your own hours….But before you take the plunge (or before you get in too deep in a business that you just started), you need to do some serious self-reflection and homework. »
U.S. Unemployment Fell To 8.3 percent In January
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. economy added 243,000 jobs in January, according to data released this morning by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. »
IRS Tax Tips: Five Tips For Recently Married Or Divorced Taxpayers With A Name Change
If you changed your name after a recent marriage or divorce, the IRS reminds you to take the necessary steps to ensure the name on your tax return matches the name registered with the Social Security Administration. »
State Officials Remind Residents That Filing Early Speeds Tax Refunds
TRENTON – State Treasurer Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff, Human Services Commissioner Jennifer Velez and Agriculture Secretary Douglas Fisher want income-tax payers to know that filing early speeds refunds and can help New Jersey’s most-vulnerable residents access important benefits. »
IRS Tax Tip: New Tool Available On IRS Website to Help Taxpayers Who Have To Repay Their First-Time Homebuyer Credit
The IRS has a tool to help people who have to repay their First-Time Homebuyer Credit. Reminder letters will no longer be mailed to taxpayers who have to repay the credit but you can now use an online lookup tool on the IRS website –www.irs.gov – to check your repayment obligation. »
State Officials Warn Investors To Be Wary Of Potential Scams
NEWARK – Following the Federal Reserve’s announcement that interest rates are expected to remain low until at least late 2014, the New Jersey Bureau of Securities today cautioned investors to beware of risky or outright fraudulent investments promising higher yield or returns. »
IRS Tax Tip: Check Your Eligibility For EITC
The Earned Income Tax Credit is a financial boost for workers earning $49,078 or less in 2011. Four of five eligible taxpayers filed for and received their EITC last year. The IRS wants you to get what you earned also, if you are eligible. »
Mathur Appointed Senior Vice President At Indus American Bank
ISELIN – Indus American Bank announced the appointment of Raj Mathur as Senior Vice President & Director of SBA Loans. »
Bill To Help Protect Consumers Against Repeated ATM Fees Released By Assembly Panel
TRENTON – Legislation to prevent New Jerseyans from being forced to pay multiple transaction fees to withdraw money from an ATM has been released by an Assembly committee. »
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