Members of the U.S. Armed Forces, veterans and their families often qualify for special tax benefits. An IRS news release describes some of the most common deductions and exclusions and tells where to get more information.

Prince William County VA police department's crime report for Tuesday, April 2, 2013.

The Internal Revenue Service has released IRS2Go 3.0, an update to its smartphone application that offers practical tax tools and information for the first time in either Spanish or English. The free mobile app offers taxpayers a number of safe and secure ways to access popular tools and the most up-to-date tax information. The taxpayer's phone language settings determine whether the IRS2Go content appears in English or in Spanish.

Prince William County VA is under quarantine for Emerald ash borer and the walnut twig beetle (carrier of Thousand Canker Disease). Both insects been found in PWC and are in the early stages of killing all ash, black walnut, and butternut trees. Find out more at an April 4 workshop.

Historic Manassas, Inc. and the city of Manassas have received a Virginia Main Street Milestone Achievement Award.

Giving to charity may make you feel good and help you lower your tax bill. The IRS offers these nine tips to help ensure your contributions pay off on your tax return.

Military.com and the Non-Commissioned Officers Association (NCOA), will hold a free veterans career expo for transitioning servicemembers and will feature corporations and business looking to hire military members and veterans.

On Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Manassas City Police Department, Prince William County Police Department, and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) officials will accept with no questions asked expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs at three area hospitals.