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Federal

IRS:    IRS Home Page      Map of IRS Website

          Where's My Refund?      Free Online Filing

          IRS Forms & Publications (Main Index)

                 IRS Publications      Form Instructions      Topical Index To Forms and Publications

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      IRS Search: Is That Charity Really a Charity?

            Charity Research: Make a good choice. Articles & Guides on Charitable Giving.

            Help in Filling Out Your 501(c)(3) Application

     Federal Mileage Rates - Business, Medical, Charity

    IRS Tax Information for:    Individuals    Charities & Non-Profits    Businesses

        IRS Guide for Small Business & Self-Employed

     Get a Federal Identification Number OnLine

     What's My Savings Bond Worth (Treasury Direct)?        Treasury Direct Home Page

IRS Withholding Calculator (W-4)

Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS)

Social Security Administration        Social Security Benefits Calculator

     Benefit of the Bush Social Security Reform Plan

United States Postal Service

FedWorld

U.S. Department of Treasury

US Tax Code Online

US Department of Labor     Federal Wage Information     All States Minimum Wage Laws

General Accounting Office

Domestic Per Diem Rates

Currency Converter


New York State

Where's My Refund?

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance

   NY State Forms & Publications (Main Index)

   Penalty & Interest Calculator

   Your Estimated Income Tax Account - View/Make a Payment

NYS Comptroller- Unclaimed Funds Search

NYS 529 College Savings Plan

NY State Dept of Labor: Minimum Wage Info (and More)

Search For Unclaimed Funds


New York City

New York City Department of Finance

     NY City Forms & Publications (Main Index)

New Jersey

Where's My Refund?

New Jersey Division of Revenue      NJ Dept of Labor

    Tax Forms (Main Page)       Individuals       Corporate

Unclaimed Property Search

New Jersey State College Savings Program


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State Departments: Taxation/Labor/Child Support/New Hire/Workers Comp/Unemployment Ins/Local (Am Payroll Assoc)

Legislative Links

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Senate Finance Committee

Thomas Legislative Information

U. S. House of Representatives

U.S. Senate

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U.S. House Committee on Financial Services

State Legislatures

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Tennessee
Texas
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Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

Additional Resources

American Taxation Association

Federation of Tax Administrators

Government Financial Officers Association

The International Fuel Tax Association, Inc. Home Page

The Multistate Tax Commission Home Page

National Association of Counties

The Heritage Foundation

The Tax Foundation

National Conference of State Legislatures

National Governors Association

National League of Cities

General Personal Finance Resources

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Calculate Your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)

Marriage Tax (Should Your Spouse Work?)

All About the Roth IRA All About the Roth 401(k)

Save for College

Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) Estimator

America Saves

The Federal Government’s Mymoney.gov

Women’s Bureau of the U.S. Department of Labor – Wi$e Up Program

Federal Citizen Information Center

Order a free copy of the 160-page Consumer Action Handbook

American Institute of CPAs’ 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy

Practical Money Skills for Life

Young Money Magazine

Free Annual Credit Reports

Beginners Guide to Securing A Financial Future

Historical Stock Quotes

Starting and Growing Your Business.                     Your Home Office Deduction Calculator.

        IRS Info For Small Business & Self-Employed

Used Clothing & Household Items Values:

        Salvation Army Worksheet         Childrens Home Worksheet

Taxable/Tax-Free Yield Equivalent Calculator


Curriculum Resources

State Farm Common Cents resources for children, parents and teachers

Jump$tart Coalition for Financial Literacy

Jr. Finance

National Endowment for Financial Education

The U.S. Mint’s Site for Kids

The Federal Reserve's Page for Kids

It’s a Habit! Company – Sammy the Savings Rabbit


Identity Theft

Identity Theft Resource Center

Federal Trade Commission


Military and Reserves

Tax Information for Members of Our Armed Forces:

Federal
NY State

Save And Invest

Military Money


Disaster Recovery

Disaster Recovery: A Free Guide to Financial Issues

Other

For real estate questions: http://www.propertyshark.com/mason/

For questions about buying a house: http://ihs-220.titlevest.com/tvsite.nsf/Front?OpenForm

Tax & Accounting Info Directory

Quickbooks (Useful bookkeeping program)

Take a Break

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