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Economic Indicators
- Major Economic Indicators Latest NumbersConsumer Price Index (CPI): unchanged in Feb 2010 News Release Historical Data Unemployment Rate: 9.7% in Feb 2010 News Release Historical Data Payroll Employment: -36,000(p) in Feb 2010 News Release Historical Data Average Hourly Earnings: +$0.03(p) in Feb 2010 News Release Historical Data Producer Price Index (PPI): -0.6%(p) in Feb 2010 News Release Histor […]
- Major Economic Indicators Latest Numbers
Consumer News
- Look Out for These 4 Census ScamsThe 2010 U.S. Census survey will be mailed to all U.S. residents in mid-March, opening the door to con artists who will use the program as an opportunity to swindle people out of their money and their identity. The Census questionnaire asks 10 questions, none involving personal financial information such as bank account or credit card numbers or your Social […]
- Look Out for These 4 Census Scams
Economic Analysis
- Travel and Tourism Satellite Accounts, 4th Quarter and Annual 2009Real spending on travel and tourism decreased at an annual rate of 2.3 percent in 2009:4, following an increase of 6.6 percent (revised) in 2009:3. By comparison, real gross domestic product (GDP) increased 5.9 percent (second estimate) in 2009:4 after increasing 2.2 percent in 2009:3. Travel and tourism prices increased 7.0 percent in 2009:4 after increasin […]
- Travel and Tourism Satellite Accounts, 4th Quarter and Annual 2009
Budget Office
- Uncertainty in Estimates for Health Care LegislationYesterday CBO and the staff of the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) completed a preliminary estimate of the direct spending and revenue effects of the reconciliation proposal that represents one component of the health care legislation being considered by the Congress. The other component is a bill, H.R. 3590, that the Senate passed in December. CBO [...] […]
- Uncertainty in Estimates for Health Care Legislation
Economic Outlook
- Responses to Questions About CBO's Preliminary Estimate of the Direct Spending and Revenue Effects of H.R. 4872, the Reconciliation Act of 2010Letter to the Honorable Paul Ryan […]
- H.R. 3954, Florida National Forest Land Adjustment Act of 2009Pay-as-you-go estimate for the bill as provided by the House Committee on the Budget on March 17, 2010 […]
- H.R. 4872, Reconciliation Act of 2010Estimate of direct spending and revenue effects for the amendment in the nature of a substitute released on March 18, 2010 […]
- Report on the Troubled Asset Relief Program--March 2010[…]
- H.R. 3954, Florida National Forest Land Adjustment Act of 2009Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Agriculture on March 3, 2010 […]
- Responses to Questions About CBO's Preliminary Estimate of the Direct Spending and Revenue Effects of H.R. 4872, the Reconciliation Act of 2010
10 Ways the IRS Can Help You
Taxpayer Assistance Centers allow taxpayers to access good old-fashioned face-to-face assistance from the Internal Revenue Service. No Recorded menus. No hold Music.
Here are 10 reasons visiting an IRS TAC may be a great way for you to get assistance.
Face-to-Face Assistance No appointment is necessary – just walk in. However, we may schedule you for a subsequent day appointment when you visit our office. If your circumstances require an appointment, such as for an ongoing tax account problem, you may call a local phone number and leave a message on our recorded system. We will return your call within two business days to schedule an appointment for you for a future date, generally within five business days. Phone numbers are on the IRS Web site, and in local directories under U.S. Government.
Multilingual Assistance If someone you know does not speak English, don’t let a language barrier prevent them from getting the face-to-face tax assistance they need. Multilingual services are offered to taxpayers in over 150 languages at IRS TACs. These services are provided through bilingual employees and an over-the-phone interpreter.
Free Federal Tax Return Preparation Your local TAC will prepare basic tax returns for those who qualify for EITC or those whose income is less than $49,000.
Form 2290, Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return Your local TAC can help you prepare Form 2290, accept your payment, and provide the needed receipts for you to take when registering your vehicle.
Individual Taxpayer Identification Number If you are not eligible for a Social Security Number but need to file a tax return, bring the completed tax return, Form W-7, Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number and certified identification documents to your local TAC to apply for your ITIN and file your return. For more information, see Publication 519, U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens.
Alien Clearances Before leaving the United States, most aliens must obtain a certificate of tax compliance. This document, also known as the sailing permit or departure permit, must be secured from the IRS before leaving the U.S. You can get the permit from your local TAC. For more information, see Publication 513, Tax Information for Visitors to the United States.
Payments You can make payments at an IRS TAC. Be sure you know the tax period and type of tax the payment covers. If you received a notice from the IRS, be sure to bring it with you.
Tax Forms Most IRS forms and many publications are available at your local TAC.
Tax Return and Tax Account Transcripts If you need a copy of your tax return for financial aid or to obtain a mortgage, a tax return or tax account transcript will generally meet the requirements of these lending institutions. Visit a TAC for free transcripts, which are generally available for the current and past three years.
Current Year Tax Law Issues To receive assistance in determining how the tax law applies to you, such as the new First Time Homebuyer Credit, visit your local TAC.