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Last-Minute Tax Tips Are you waiting until the last minute to file your federal tax return? If so, check out these tips from the IRS. They include:
If you’ve already filed your taxes and are awaiting a refund, you can check the status of your refund online. Your refund status won’t be available until approximately one week after e-filing or six weeks after filing paper tax returns. Visit USA.gov’s Taxes page for additional resources. Declaración de impuestos federales 2008 Earth Day is a great opportunity to celebrate environmental progress and cultivate new strategies to continue protecting the Earth. On Earth Day and the other 364 days of the year, we can all help to foster a healthier environment through our actions, including:
¡Celebre el Día del Planeta Tierra! If you are a college student — or soon will be — visit the U.S. Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid website where you can:
Visit USA.gov for more educational resources. Solicite ayuda financiera federal para estudiantes (FAFSA)
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Sexual assault encompasses any unwanted sexual contact and its victims can be of any gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or ability. According to survey statistics, at least one in six American women has been the victim of rape or attempted rape. Who are the perpetrators? They can be family members, friends, acquaintances, or strangers. If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or visit www.rainn.org.
On June 12, 2009, all television stations in the U.S. will switch from analog to digital broadcasting. The switch was originally set to occur in February 2009, but Congress delayed the transition to give stations and consumers more time to prepare. If you have an analog TV and do not subscribe to a paid service (such as cable or satellite), you’ll need to purchase a TV converter box. To help with the transition, every U.S. household is entitled to two coupons (each worth $40) that can be applied towards the cost of the converter box. Apply online for coupons. For more information and some helpful tips, visit USA.gov’s blog, Gov Gab. Cambio de transmisión televisiva analógica a digital View previous issues Subscribe/ Unsubscribe Send Questions or Comments | ||||
