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Social Security Benefits to Increase in 2018
Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 66 million Americans will increase 2.0 percent in 2018. Read More
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Attorney General Josh Shapiro and U.S. Senator Bob Casey Call on FCC to Let Telephone Providers Block Robocalls that Scam Pennsylvania Seniors
Attorney General Josh Shapiro and U.S. Senator Bob Casey have taken joint action to protect Pennsylvania seniors and consumers from robocalls disguised to hide or mask where they come from. Read More
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Tax Extension Filers: Deadline is Monday, Oct. 16; Prior-Year Adjusted Gross Income Amount May Be Needed to File Electronically
Taxpayers who filed for an extension are reminded of the upcoming Oct. 16 filing deadline and that the adjusted gross income amount from their 2015 return may be needed to electronically file their 2016 tax return. Read More
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Free Expungement Assessment Clinic in Philadelphia - Oct 14
The Center for Law and Society at the Community College of Philadelphia and Community Legal Services of Philadelphia will be holding a free Expungement Assessment Clinic on October 14, 2017 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm at the Community College of Philadelphia - Northwest, 1300 W Godfrey Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19141. Read More
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PA Attorney General Josh Shapiro Demands Equifax Stop Charging Consumers for Credit Freeze Fees Following Massive Data Breach
Attorney General Josh Shapiro, joined 32 Attorneys General from across the country, in sending a letter to Equifax demanding the agency stop charging fees to consumers attempting to freeze their credit following the massive data breach. Read More
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Free Expungement Clinic and Housing Workshop in Philadelphia - October 18
Brewerytown-Sharswood NAC/CDC is hosting a FREE expungment clinic on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 from 4pm-6pm. Volunteers from Community Legal Services of Philadelphia will be available talk about the issues. Read More
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PUC Offers Storm Tips as Hurricane Irma Approaches; Reminds Residents to Prepare, Report Outages and Always Consider Safety
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission reminded residents across the state that preparation and awareness are essential parts of storm safety, as Hurricane Irma approaches the east coast. Read More
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Family Law Help Desk in Scranton - September 18
Lackawanna Pro Bono will be offering a FREE Family Law Help Desk on September 18, 2017 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. in Scranton, PA. Registration is required to see an attorney. Read More
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FTC Warns Hurricane Victims About Flood Insurance Robocall Scam
The Federal Trade Commission is warning hurricane victims about a flood insurance scam in the form of fraudulent robocalls telling them their flood premiums are past due. Read More
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FTC Advice for Helping Hurricane Harvey Victims
The Federal Trade Commission offers information for people who want to help Hurricane Harvey victims, and for those who are dealing with and recovering from, its long-term effects. Read More
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IRS Office of Appeals Pilots Virtual Service
The Internal Revenue Service Office of Appeals will soon pilot a new web-based virtual conference option for taxpayers and their representatives. Read More
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FTC and Other Consumer Protection Agencies Unveil Updated Website for International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network
The Federal Trade Commission and the International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network (ICPEN) have unveiled an update of ICPEN’s website to help members identify and respond to consumer challenges that cross international borders. Read More
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IRS Launches 2017 Summertime Tax Tip Program
The Internal Revenue Service offers a Summertime Tax Tip program and encourages taxpayers to sign up for this email service to help them get a jump-start on their taxes and learn about the tax implications of events that often occur during the summer months. Read More
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Free Expungement Clinics in Philadelphia
Community Legal Services of Philadelphia will be holding Expungement Clinics in Philadelphia on June 29 and July 26. If you have a criminal record in Pennsylvania, you may be able to have it expunged or sealed. Read More
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IRS Cautions Taxpayers to Watch for Summertime Scams
The Internal Revenue Service has issued a warning that tax-related scams continue across the nation even though the tax filing season has ended for most taxpayers. Read More
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