From the White House: Making It Easier for Americans to Support Haiti
From the White House Blog: http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/01/22/making-it-easier-americans-support-haiti
In the days since the earthquake in Haiti, Americans have shown their generosity with millions of dollars in donations. Tonight, President Obama signed a bill into law that makes it easier to give. This legislation will allow taxpayers to receive the tax benefit from donations made to the Haiti [...]
Unofficial Exchange Rates for 2009
You must report all income in U.S. dollar equivalents. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has no official exchange rate. Any posted exchange rate that is used consistently is acceptable. For additional exchange rates, check the U.S. treasury website at http://fms.treas.gov/intn.html#rates. Taxpayers generally use the yearly average exchange rate to [...]
This Holiday Season, Don’t Give A Gift To A Thief
It’s been said that the true spirit of the holiday season is in giving, not receiving. With this in mind, it’s likely that you will be spending a bit of time shopping for presents, your credit card flying out of your wallet or purse like wind-blown snow.
But as you shop online, be sure you’re [...]
Stay Safe During The Holidays
Tips for you and your family to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of crime over the upcoming festive period.
With any downturn in the economy there is always a rise in crime – and theft and burglary are crimes that are the most common in the run up to the Holidays. Our office [...]
U.S. Department of State Announces U.S. Center at Copenhagen Climate Change Negotiation and Launches COP-15 Web site
U.S. Department of State Announces U.S. Center at Copenhagen Climate Change Negotiation and Launches COP-15 Web site
For the first time, the U.S. Department of State, in coordination with the White House and multiple federal departments and agencies, is organizing [...]
Proclamation by the President for Thanksgiving Day 2009
23 November 2009
Proclamation by the President for Thanksgiving Day 2009
What began as a harvest celebration between European settlers and indigenous communities nearly four centuries ago has become our cherished tradition of Thanksgiving. This day’s roots are intertwined with those of our Nation, and its history traces the American [...]
U.S. Taking Practical Action on Climate Change
09 November 2009
U.S. Domestic and International Actions on Climate Change
Richard LeBaron, Deputy Chief of Mission
Remarks to the UK Environment Agency’s Annual Conference
Thank you for this opportunity to speak with you about actions being taken in the United States on climate change. It is an honor to be included with such a [...]
YouTube: Tips from the IRS – Watch Out for Tax Scams
Here’s a Tip from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The IRS will never send you an unexpected email about your taxes or a refund. If you get one, there’s one thing you can count on. It’s a scam. Everyday, crooks come up with new ways to steal your identity and other personal information. Scammers may [...]
Interested in Assisting the Boy Scouts of America?
The Boy Scouts of America has over 20 units operating throughout the United Kingdom, from Sussex to Scotland. They could use the help of any interested adults and youth as members and leaders. 2010 is the 100th anniversary of the BSA and they will be working hard to make this celebration special in the home [...]
2010 SOCIAL SECURITY CHANGES
Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA):
Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits will not automatically increase in 2010 as there was no increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) from the third quarter of 2008 to the third quarter of 2009. Other important 2010 Social Security information is as follows:
Maximum Taxable Earnings:
Social Security: $106,800*
Medicare (Hospital [...]
