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IRS Plans Jan. 30 Tax Season Opening For 1040 Filers
Following the January tax law changes made by Congress under the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA), the Internal Revenue Service announced today it plans to open the 2013 filing season and begin processing individual income tax returns on Jan. 30. The IRS will begin accepting tax returns on that date after updating forms and completing programming and testing of its processing systems. This will reflect the bulk of the late tax law changes enacted Jan. … Continue reading
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Gibbons, Vogel, others fight to save the New Castle YDC
On Tuesday, Senators Elder Vogel (R-47) and Bob Robbins (R-50) and Representatives Jaret Gibbons (D-10) and Chris Sainato (D-9) called on Department of Public Welfare (DPW) Secretary Gary Alexander and Governor Tom Corbett to stop the planned closure of the New Castle Youth Development Center (NCYDC) on February 15th of this year. “The NCYDC provides a critical treatment service to at-risk youths in the Commonwealth. The employees there offer first-rate support to those in need. … Continue reading
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IRS releases annual inflation adjustments for 2013
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced Friday annual inflation adjustments for tax year 2013, including the tax rate schedules, and other tax changes from the recently passed American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. The tax items for 2013 of greatest interest to most taxpayers include the following changes. Beginning in tax year 2013 (generally for tax returns filed in 2014), a new tax rate of 39.6 percent has been added for individuals whose income … Continue reading
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Bridge repair project on Route-488 begins Monday
PENNDOT will enforce traffice restrictions for roughly one week starting today, January 14, on the Second Bridge, which carries Route-488 over Slippery Rock Creek. The work is necessary to repair the bridge’s steel structure, according to PENNDOT, and the project is scheduled to run through January 22, weather permitting. Traffic will be restricted to one lane during work hours from 7:00am to 4:00pm throughout the projects length. Lone Pine Construction of Bentleyville, PA is performing the wor, … Continue reading
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Workshop for Marcellus Shale lease holders
State Rep. Jaret Gibbons will host a free workshop featuring an estate planning expert to help residents with Marcellus Shale leases get the most value from their leasing rights. The workshop entitled Estate Planning for Marcellus Shale Lease Holders, will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22 at the Shenango Township Volunteer Fire Department, 2424 E. Washington St., Shenango Township. The featured speaker will be Patrick J. Felix. He has a … Continue reading
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Upcoming schedule for Ellwood City winter sports
Below is a list of upcoming dates and times for Lincoln High School winter athletics. Both boys and girls varsity basketball teams travel to Central Valley on back-to-back dates next week: Friday, January 4, 2013: 7:30PM – Boys Varsity Basketball, HOME versus Ambridge (JV at 6:00pm) Saturday, January 5, 2013: 10:00AM – Boys Varsity Wrestling, visiting MAC Tournament Monday, January 7, 2013: 7:30PM – Girls Varsity Basketball, AWAY versus Central Valley (JV at 6:00pm) Tuesday, January … Continue reading
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Fatal fire kills one person in Big Beaver
Area firefighters and state police were called to a house fire early Thursday morning in Big Beaver Township. The house fire, located at 1375 Shenango Road, was ablaze just before 2 a.m. Thursday. Firefighters were able to clear the scene by Friday morning. According to reports it may take several days for the victim to be identified because of how badly the body was burned. County property records show the house at 1375 Shenango … Continue reading
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Gibbons begins fourth term in the state House
HARRISBURG, Jan. 1 – State Rep. Jaret Gibbons was sworn in Tuesday for his fourth term representing the 10th Legislate District in Beaver, Butler and Lawrence counties. The ceremony at the state Capitol marks the start of the 2013-14 legislative session. “I am honored the people of the 10th Legislative District have entrusted me with this responsibility and I will continue to work hard in our community and in Harrisburg on their behalf,” Gibbons said. … Continue reading
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VIDEO: Congressman Altmire speaks regarding fiscal cliff
Congressman Jason Altmire recently spoke on the Floor of House of Representatives regarding the fiscal cliff. The fiscal cliff has been a hot topic recently with discussions surrounding economic effects that could result from tax increases, spending cuts, and a corresponding reduction in the United States budget deficit beginning in 2013 if existing laws remain unchanged. The deficit—the difference between what the government takes in and what it spends—has been projected to be reduced by roughly half in … Continue reading
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Kasing Auto announces winners of coloring contest
Following up to the recent Christmas in the Park drive-thru festivities in Ewing Park earlier this month, Kasing Auto Sales announced its winners from the event coloring contest. The contest was for kids 10 and under to get creative with their crayons and color the Christmas tree or Santa from the Christmas in the park booklet given out to vehicles at the end of the Ewing Park Christmas in the Park. The 1st place winner … Continue reading
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