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Economic Indicators- Major Economic Indicators Latest NumbersConsumer Price Index (CPI): -0.1% in Apr 2010 News Release Historical Data Unemployment Rate: 9.9% in Apr 2010 News Release Historical Data Payroll Employment: +290,000(p) in Apr 2010 News Release Historical Data Average Hourly Earnings: +$0.01(p) in Apr 2010 News Release Historical Data Producer Price Index (PPI): -0.1%(p) in Apr 2010 News Release Historica […]
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- HP Expands Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire HazardThe recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. The recalled lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are used with various model series of HP and Compaq notebook computers. The chart below includes all notebook model numbers associated with batteries recalled to date. The computer model number is located at the top of […]
- HP Expands Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
- Economic Analysis
- Personal Income and Outlays, April 2010Personal income increased $54.4 billion, or 0.4 percent, and disposable personal income (DPI) increased $57.6 billion, or 0.5 percent, in April, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Personal consumption expenditures (PCE) increased $4.0 billion, or less than 0.1 percent. In March, personal income increased $46.7 billion, or 0.4 percent, DPI increase […]
- Personal Income and Outlays, April 2010
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- Health Costs and the Federal BudgetOn Wednesday I spoke at a conference on the health care system hosted by the Institute of Medicine. My presentation dealt with health care costs and the federal budget. The central challenge is straightforward and stark: The rising costs of health care will put tremendous pressure on the federal budget during the next few decades [...] […]
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- S. 3363, Water Resources Research Amendments Act of 2010Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on May 20, 2010 […]
- Health Costs and the Federal BudgetCBO Director Doug Elmendorf's presentation to the Institute of Medicine […]
- H.R. 1345, District of Columbia Hatch Act Reform Act of 2010Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on May 17, 2010 […]
- Strategies for Maintaining the Navy's and Marine Corps' Inventories of Fighter Aircraft[…]
- H.R. 4213, Cost estimate for the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010[…]
- S. 3363, Water Resources Research Amendments Act of 2010
Nationwide Tax Forums
The 2010 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums are about to begin! The tax forums are three-day events that provide tax professionals with the most up-to-date information on federal and state tax issues presented by IRS experts and partner organizations.
Here are nine things enrolled agents, certified public accountants, certified financial planners and other tax professionals need to know about the 2010 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums.
Forums are held June through August in Atlanta, Chicago, Orlando, New York, Las Vegas and San Diego.
Those who sign up early can qualify for discounted enrollment costs. The first forum, in Atlanta, begins on June 22 and the early registration deadline is June 8.
Forums offer an opportunity to receive up to 18 continuing education credits through a variety of training seminars and workshops.
Forums will offer 43 separate seminars and workshops on valuable and relevant tax topics.
Forums will also feature a two-day expo with representatives from the IRS as well as other tax, financial, and business communities offering their products, services, and expertise.
Attendees can sign up to become an Authorized IRS e-file Provider.
Tax professionals attending a forum can bring their toughest unresolved case to meet with IRS personnel who may be able to help.
Registering for a tax forum is easy! Register by internet, fax or mail.
For more information or to register visit www.irstaxforum.com.