First $2,400 of unemployment benefits tax free for 2009
WASHINGTON, DC — All or part of unemployment benefits received in 2009 will be tax free for many unemployed workers, according to the Internal Revenue Service. “This morning we learned that a record...
View ArticleRensselaer water projects to get $1.5 million of federal stimulus
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — State Sen. Brandt Hershman (R-Wheatfield) announced today that Rensselaer qualifies for a $1.5 million federal grant to move forward with wastewater system updates. Hershman said...
View ArticleLafayette water projects to get $750,000 federal stimulus money
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) announced today that Lafayette qualifies for a $750,000 federal grant to move forward with wastewater system updates. Alting said the grant...
View ArticleIRS reminds taxpayers to take advantage of Recovery Act Benefits
WASHINGTON, DC — With 2009 now half over, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers to take advantage of the numerous tax breaks made available earlier this year in the American Recovery and...
View ArticleFor many small businesses, fall filing deadline looms for special refund claims
WASHINGTON, DC — Time is running out for many small businesses wishing to take advantage of the expanded business loss carryback option included in this year’s recovery law, the Internal Revenue...
View ArticleCOBRA subsidy eligibility period extended thru Feb; 15-month subsidy available
WASHINGTON, DC — Workers who lose their jobs during January and February may qualify for a 65-percent subsidy on their COBRA health insurance premiums, and these newly-eligible individuals, along with...
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