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Sworn Statement for Ownership Verification Approved by FEMA
The Federal Emergency Management Agency agreed to reconsider applications for disaster assistance from those victims of Hurricane Maria who are owners of their property but who lack a formal title or the documents to verify ownership. Read More
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IRS offers guidance on recent 529 education savings plan changes
The Internal Revenue Service and Department of the Treasury have announced their intent to issue regulations on three recent tax law changes affecting popular 529 education savings plans. Read More
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Veterans owed refunds for overpayments attributable to disability severance payments should file amended returns to claim tax refunds
The Internal Revenue Service advises certain veterans who received disability severance payments after January 17, 1991 that they may be able to claim a credit or refund of overpayments attributable to the disability severance payment. Read More
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Workshop - Cash Assistance: TANF (Philadelphia)
The Philadelphia Benefits Access Coalition is offering a training session on Cash Assistance: TANF on August 2, 2018 from 2:00 pm-4:30 pm in Philadelphia. Read More
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Custody Myths & Facts Education Sessions in Lancaster
MidPenn Legal Services and the Lancaster Bar Association are conducting free monthly education sessions about the custody process at the PA CareerLink of Lancaster County. Read More
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IRS provides disaster readiness guidance during National Hurricane Preparedness Week
National Hurricane Preparedness Week runs from May 6-12 The IRS reminds taxpayers who may be impacted by hurricanes and other natural disasters that now is a good time to begin preparing for one. Read More
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New Online Tool Helps Immigrants "Make a Plan"
The Immigration Advocates Network has a new online tool to help people who are worried about aggressive immigration enforcement actions "Make a Plan" to prepare for potential detention or deportation. Read More
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Expungement Clinic in Lancaster - May 30
Representative Mike Sturla is sponsoring an Expungement Clinic in Lancaster County on May 30, 2018 from 4-7 pm. Read More
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Free Community Education Event on Nursing Care and Home Care - March 15 (Mahanoy City)
Several organizations will partner together to hold a Free Community Event on March 15 at the Mahanoy City Public Library. Read More
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PUC Offers Tips for Winter Storm ‘Quinn’; Reminds Residents to Prepare, Report Outages and Consider Safety
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission offered a series of pre-storm and utility emergency tips as winter storm Quinn approaches, along with a short video featuring storm safety information. Read More
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IRS: Many EITC, ACTC Refunds Arriving Soon
Refunds for taxpayers who claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Additional Child Tax Credit should begin arriving in bank accounts or on debit cards this week. Read More
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Free Family Law Help Desk in Scranton - March 13
Lackawanna Pro Bono is sponsoring a free Family Law Help Desk on March 13, 2018 from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm at the Family Court Administration Office, 200 Adams Ave., Scranton, PA. Read More
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Upcoming Expungement Clinics in Philadelphia
Community Legal Services of Philadelphia will be partnering with a number of organizations to present Criminal Record Expungement Clinics in various locations in Philadelphia in the coming weeks. Read More
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Criminal Record Expungement For The Community (Philadelphia) - Feb. 28
A Criminal Record Expungement Clinic will be held in Philadelphia at the Community College of Philadelphia Main Campus on February 28, 2018. Read More
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Attorney General Shapiro Warns Consumers of Fake IRS Calls and Scams as Tax Season Gets Underway
As tax season gets underway, Attorney General Josh Shapiro is warning consumers about fraudulent calls and scams from criminals impersonating IRS agents. Read More
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