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IRS Has $1.1 Billion for People Who Did Not File a 2007 Income Tax Return WASHINGTON — Refunds totaling more than $1.1 billion may be waiting for nearly 1.1 million people who did not file a federal income tax return for 2007, the Internal Revenue Service announced today. However, to collect the money, a return for 2007 must be filed with the IRS no later than Monday, April 18, 2011.
Another County Recorder Seeks Back Fees from MERS Guilford County Register of Deeds Jeff Thigpen announced yesterday that he will be conferring with County Attorney Mark Payne, NC Attorney General and Secretary of State as to whether the Mortgage Electronic Registration Service (MERS) owes Guilford County fees estimated at $1.3 million in lost revenue from mortgage assignments . . .
GOP Sells Gov. Crist Portrait On eBay
After Florida Governor Christ turned independent, the Republican party of Florida offers a portrait of of Gov. Charlie Crist for sale on eBay. Political collectibles like this can bring a lot of money! Watch the video report.
County Commissioner Indicted for Murder
After months of ethics, drug and corruption charges in Mobile County Alabama, A Baldwin County Grand Jury indicts Mobile County Commissioner Steve Nogile in the shooting death of his former girlfriend, Angel Downs. Video clips outline the accused commissioner's problems with the law.
Secret Tax Break for Politicians
Do lawmakers get special tax breaks for NOT working?
Special Federal tax break allows state lawmakers in every state to take big bucks off their tax bill. Video shows how lawmakers use the little-known law.
State Provided Innocent Man’s ID to Wanted Murderer
A Lakewood Ohio man is surrounded by police at gunpoint, but the man looking down the police gun barrel isn’t a criminal. He is a victim of the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles providing his ID to a wanted murderer. Now the state says there is nothing he can do about it.
New York Will Aid Criminals Evading Federal Deportation
Governor David Paterson announced earlier this month he will grant pardons to illegal aliens who have committed crimes in his state in order to help them avoid federal deportation.
New Mexico's Share of Stimulus Money Keeps Growing One of the least populated states in the US is leading the country in the nationwide grab for Federal Stimulus Money. Watch This Video To Find Out Why
Your Next Employer Could Get $1000 Just for Hiring You
Employers who hire an eligible worker this year, may qualify for two new tax benefits available to employers who hire certain previously unemployed workers under the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act, enacted March 18, 2010.
Offbeat Teen’s Accidental Text Triggers Drug Bust
Teenagers today seem to use "texting" for just about everything, but texting a cop "weed was the bomb" isn't a good idea. Recently, a Portage County teenager accidently texted a D.A.R.E officer to place an order for drugs. The text triggered a sting that led to the texting boy's arrest and confiscation of three pounds of oregano . . Fox News Video
Corruption and Allegations of Corruption Angry Landlords Accuse DCRA of Possible Corruption
Washington, DC, May 17, 2010
A new advocacy group is reaching out to property owners who feel victimized by tenants who use Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs rules to avoid paying rent.
Homeland Security and Illegal Aliens Polls Find Extensive National Support for Arizona's Immigration Law
Two recently published polls reveal the fact that Americans – both in and outside Arizona – strongly support a strong new immigration law that Arizona Governor Jan Brewer authorized last month.
Taxes, Jobs, and the Economy IRS Offers Details on New Small Business Health Care Tax Credit
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today issued new advice intended to make it faster and easier for smaller business owners to take advantage of new health care tax credits under the Affordable Care Act and calculate how large a credit they may receive.
Taxes, Jobs, and the Economy Tax Credit Helps Small Employers Provide Health Insurance Coverage
WASHINGTON ― Many small businesses and tax-exempt organizations that provide health insurance coverage to their employees now qualify for a special tax credit, according to the Internal Revenue Service. . .
Environment and Energy $1500 Tax Credit For Making Your Home Energy Efficient
Some common home improvement projects now come with an added incentive: a tax credit.
The money you save in heating and cooling costs by replacing drafty windows and doors, and insulating your home is often enough incentive to get these home projects crossed off your "to do" list. But with government tax incentives in place . . .
America's Loneliest Counties
Isolated, secluded, steeped in history and rich in tradition -- these counties are the least populated and most isolated places in America
Stimulus Money Helps Jobless Go From Unemployed To Self-Employed
If you've dreamed of being your own boss and owning your own business, there has never been a better time. If you are currently unemployed the government will pay you to start and grow your new business . . Learn More
Official Corruption
County Clerk Steals $140K Gets 60 Days Jail
The county clerk in Wayne County, Kentucky has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $140,000 during her first two years in office. The Plea deal gives her 60 days in jail and ten years probation under house arrest.
The New Face of Subsidized Homes and Low-Income Home Ownership Today, public housing comes in all sizes and types, from scattered single family houses in good neighborhoods to secure high rise apartments. There are approximately 1.2 million households living in public housing units . . .
Stimulus Money Expanded Recovery Act Helps Homeowners Winterize With $1500 Tax Credit
People can now weatherize their homes and be rewarded for their efforts. According to the Internal Revenue Service, homeowners making energy-saving improvements this fall can cut their winter heating bills and lower their 2009 tax bill as well.
IRS Wage Garnishments Explained Tax Lady Roni Deutch explains IRS wage garnishments and how taxpayers can get them released.
America's Foreclosure & Credit Crises Credit Card Interest Rates at 36% - Don't Let it Happen to You!
There was a bill introduced in March of this year in the House of Representatives to cap interest rates (including credit card rates) at 36 percent. Thirty Six Percent! That is absolutely outrageous. Why would such a bill ever be introduced?
Homeland Security: 90% of U.S. Border Unsecured
The recently released Department of Homeland Security’s Annual Performance Report reveals how little control the United States actually has over its land and sea borders, despite the 9/11Commission’s report citing uncontrolled borders as a threat to homeland security.
Responsible Leadership Texas Longest Serving County Clerk Turns 90
The longest serving county clerk in Texas doesn't think much about his age. Val Huver turned ninety years old on October 19th 2009 while making plans for re-election in 2010.
Stimulus Money Retire on Your Own Terms
Changes in reverse mortgage program guidelines make it easier, faster and more secure to access your home's equity.
Stimulus Money Stimulus Money for New Furnaces
The federal government provides tax credits for the 2009 and 2010 tax years to incentivize the purchase of energy efficient home improvements. This article discusses the extent of these credits, how to qualify for them, and how to collect them.
"Obscene" County Recorder Released from Prison Patrick O'Malley, the former recorder for Cuyahoga County, Ohio was recently released from federal prison and will complete his sentence in a Cincinnati halfway house. According to federal officials, he is scheduled to be released from the halfway house on November 3, 2009.
America's Foreclosure Epidemic
IRS Urges Home Buyers to Take Advantage of $8000 Tax Credit
With the deadline quickly approaching and Congress debating whether to extend the program, the Internal Revenue Service is urging families who have not owned a home in the last three years to complete their home purchases before December 1.
Official Mistakes, Misconduct and Corruption
Iroquois County clerk convicted on corruption, forgery charges
Friday September 18, 2009
Mark Henrichs County Clerk of Iroquois County Illinois was convicted Thursday night of eight felony charges for a scheme that prosecutors termed a "web of lies." That bilked taxpayers out of $17,500.
Government Debuts New Refinancing, Modification Initiatives
3/21/2009 from www.SourceOfTitle.comThe two initiatives are designed to significantly expand the numbers of borrowers who can refinance or modify their mortgages to a payment that is affordable now and into the future.... New Modification Initiaves
Too Much Vacation Gets County Worker Three Years Probation
Judge Judith Cross sentenced former Lorain County Ohio employee Phil Betleski to three years of criminal probation for using more vacation time than his employer allotted him.
County Recorders Shutter Offices to Stay Afloat
County recorders throughout the country have begun closing their offices one day a week in order to keep their offices operational and within their budgetary confines.
County Officials Take Protective Stance Against Property Fraud
Officials in Cass County, Minnesota recently implemented a new program that alerts residents when a document has been filed against their property, thus, avoiding many fraud schemes... Stance against property fraud
Recovery Grants for Local Law Enforcement
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R.1) includes $4 billion in Department of Justice grant funding to enhance state, local, and tribal law enforcement efforts, including the hiring of new police officers, to combat violence against women, and to fight internet crimes against children. Here’s a checklist of how law enforcement in your county can benefit.
Judges Say Banks Must Refund Mortgage Payments On Misleading Loans
Federal Judges say If you were misled by one of the "creative lending" schemes of the past decade you could be due almost everything you've paid on your mortgage since the loan was issued.
America's Foreclosure Epidemic
"Jingle Mail" Increasing as Homeowners Just Walk AwayI don't know what's scarier, homeowners abandoning their homes, or that it happens so often the banks actually a term for it. Just Walk Away
reprinted with permission from http://www.sourceoftitle.com/blog
Dallas School District Issues Phony Credentials to Foreign Teachers Worker's in Pennsylvania may be surprised with multiple tax bills after a Texas school district fraudulently provided bogus Social Security numbers to foreign teachers. The district's dangerous practice may have exposed thousands of Texas children to unqualified teachers with criminal records.
Immunity No Defense for Official Website Content Elected officials who publish private information contained in Public Records on their websites cannot rely on official immunity as a defense according to a recent Ohio appeals court ruling.
Iowa County Acted Proactively to Protect its Residents
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Jolynn Goodchild, the recorder for Plymouth County, Iowa, wants residents of her county to know that they were never exposed to the threat of identity theft...
Sheriff Refuses to Evict Foreclosure Renters
Sheriff Thomas Dart, in Cook County Illinois, has had an attack of conscience and he has announced that he just won't evict innocent people from their homes anymore. He is suspending foreclosure evictions in Cook County, which includes the city of Chicago . . .
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