All taxpayers dread the prospect of facing an Internal Revenue Service audit. According to the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJSCPA), there are some steps you can take to minimize the likelihood that you’ll be audited or ensure a more positive experience if you are. What’s It All About? In an audit, the…
By Gregg Semanick-New Jersey‘s IRS Spokesperson During this time of year, tax scammers are prevalent. Remember, the IRS does not send out unsolicited e-mails to the public. Do not respond or open any attachments for e-mails received claiming to be the IRS. Forward the bogus e-mail to phishing@irs.gov for further investigation. For more information on…
by Diane Norek Harrison SAYREVILLE-This first part was given to me for my column. Circa 1917, there was the Victorian Troop Marching Band. The members at this time were: William Hockenjos, Moon Bailey, Frank Johnson, John McCutcheon, Charles Burkshot, Emit Karwatt, Willis Shuler, Neal Chevalier, Otto Weck, John Sugrue, Ed Engelhart, Andy Nelson, William McCutcheon,…
Assemblyman Joseph Vas was indicted on 11 counts of conspiring with municipal employees to bill the city for $5,000 worth of clothing, sneakers and other personal items. The former Perth Amboy mayor is also accused of participating in a scheme to rig a housing lottery so that his driver could buy a new home at…
CARTERET – Earlier this morning, a Conrail tanker car sustained minor damage when the engine coupled with it during operations along the rail lines that parallel the New Jersey Turnpike at Exit 12 in the vicinity of Monroe Avenue, officials said. Members of the Carteret Fire Department were dispatched at 10:16 a.m. and found a…
CARTERET—At this month’s Borough Council meeting, Mayor Dan Reiman presented mayoral commendations and circus tickets to eight Carteret school children. These were the winners of the first “What Can I Do For My Community?” contest, established by the mayor’s Children’s Charity Trust Fund, to allow youngsters to exhibit their creative talents and demonstrate their interest…
Rahway Relay Team Wins State Championship—Rahway High School’s men’s 4 x 400 relay team won the state championship at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions on Feb. 21 at the Bennett Indoor Athletic Complex in Toms River. Pictured above are team members Chris Brown, Russell Jenkins, Ricky Draughn and Chris Whyte, all seniors. (Photo courtesy of…
By Norma E. Blake During the past year, over 100,000 New Jersey residents lost their jobs, adding their names to a list that was already well over 200,000. Many families in our state are facing economic challenges, some for the first time. Businesses, both large and small, are closing their doors as their revenue stream…
By Gregg Semanick-New Jersey‘s IRS Spokesperson 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. You can get information about careers, benefits, training and life at the IRS in the “Careers”…
TRENTON – Attorney General Anne Milgram and Criminal Justice Director Deborah L. Gramiccioni announced that New Jersey Assemblyman and former Perth Amboy mayor Joseph Vas was indicted Wednesday on charges he conspired with city employees to steal approximately $5,000 in funds of the City of Perth Amboy to pay for personal purchases and expenses. Vas,…
TRENTON – On Tuesday, Gov. Jon Corzine proposed a $29.8 billion budget to the state Legislature in a speech at the Statehouse in Trenton. Although the budget includes many cuts and tax increases, it also includes funding for pre-kindergarten education for 50,000 children. Homeowners who make more than $75,000 a year will not get a…
