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.

All 11 of Fauquier County’s elementary schools will hold kindergarten registration April 15-19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. all five days. Additional information may be obtained by calling the child’s school.

Taking money out early from your retirement plan could cost you an extra 10 percent in taxes. Here are five things you should know about early withdrawals from retirement plans, according to a news release from the Internal Revenue Service.

Residents of Woodbridge magisterial district are invited to join Woodbridge Supervisor Frank Principi and Prince William County Parks and Recreation for an update on the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail boardwalk at a "Boardwalk Community Meeting" on March 19, from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Virginia Agriculture Week March 17-23 is the perfect time to address some of the common misconceptions about agriculture, says Matthew Lohr, Virginia's Secretary of Agriculture & Consumer Services. Like David Letterman, his list goes from #10 to #1.

Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1), who represents part of the Prince William County area, will lead a subcommittee hearing this afternoon, March 14, on the question “Is Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Appropriate at this Time?” Wittman, chairman of the House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee, will receive testimony from Department of Defense officials.

Lake Ridge Middle School will host an open house on Thursday, April 11, at 7 p.m. Parents and guardians are encouraged to meet their child's teachers and visit their classrooms.

On March 13, 2013, at approximately 11:44 a.m. fire and rescue units were dispatched to a structure fire in a single-family home located in the 14500 block of Stephens Street in Nokesville. The fire was extinguished and no injuries were reported.

Many members of the military can get their tax returns prepared for free on or off most military bases including overseas locations, according to a news release from the Internal Revenue Service.