Federal Government Military Money & Taxes
IRS offers help to military members and veterans with their unique tax needs
11/14/24 / Federal Government / Military / Money & Taxes /
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.
IRS advises taxpayers to be alert in choosing a tax preparer
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By MARK HANSON, Internal Revenue Service 01/05/15 / Federal Government / Money & Taxes /
If you pay someone to prepare your federal income tax return, the Internal Revenue Service urges you to choose that person wisely. To do that, here are some hints that will help you understand a few essentials.
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Open house Jan. 6 at Congress Member Comstock’s office in Washington
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01/04/15 / Federal Government /
Residents of Virginia's 10th Congressional District are invited to see their new Representative, Barbara Comstock, sworn in and to visit her office for an open house, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., either before or after the ceremony.
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Congress member-elect Barbara Comstock appointed to third key committee
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12/15/14 / Federal Government /
Congress member-Elect Barbara Comstock has been named to the U.S. House Committee on House Administration. This is in addition to her appointments to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Science, Space, and Technology Committee that were announced last week.
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Congress member-elect Barbara Comstock appointed to two key committees
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12/11/14 / Federal Government / Transportation /
Congress member-elect Barbara Comstock has been named to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Science, Space, and Technology Committee for the 114th Congress. She will be sworn in on January 6th
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Wittman-Warner Chesapeake Bay Bill ready for President Obama’s signature
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12/10/14 / Environment / Federal Government /
Legislation by US Congressman Rob Wittman and Senator Mark Warner to increase coordination and transparency within Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts, and reduce duplication of federal and state efforts now goes to President Obama for his signature.
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IRS issues standard mileage rates for 2015
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12/10/14 / Federal Government / Money & Taxes / Transportation /
Internal Revenue Service today, Dec. 10, 2014, issued the 2015 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.
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Prince William expected to get expansion funds for Virginia Preschool Initiative
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12/10/14 / Education / Federal Government / State Government /
Prince William County is expected to benefit from a $17.5 million federal Preschool Expansion Grant that will allow Virginia to serve as many as 1,600 additional at-risk four-year-olds in new, high-quality preschool classes.
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Manassas Battlefield fire management plan available for public review
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12/09/14 / Environment / Federal Government /
Manassas National Battlefield Park Fire Management Plan/Environmental Assessment (EA) is now available for public review. The EA evaluates management options for the update of the Fire Management Plan.
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Time to pay Prince William County property taxes; deadline is Dec. 5
Taxpayers are encouraged to pay their taxes before the Dec. 5 due date. A late payment penalty of 10 percent will apply to any unpaid tax balance after the Dec. 5 deadline. Additionally, interest will accrue monthly on unpaid balances at a rate of 10 percent per annum until they are fully paid.
