Entry bubble Filing taxes in two states

By: Jess | February 05, 2009 | Category: Money

taxesMoving from Pennsylvania to Maryland a few months ago was a little bit stressful because of the distance and the date my previous lease ended and my new one started. I had thought that after I finished sleeping on a friend’s sofa and was in my own place, my moving stresses were over.

But I hadn’t thought about taxes and how the move would affect that.

Like many other people who moved this year, I have to file tax returns in two different states. I’ve never filed a single tax return before, so I’m a little bit nervous and had lots of questions.

Though my parents offered to help me with the Pennsylvania taxes, I was responsible for finding all the necessary forms.

It was a lot easier than I thought to find what I needed. The Federal Tax Administrators have a map linking to each state's tax information. The only form that was a little tricky was the municipality tax form for Manchester Township in York, Pa., but a lady at the tax office gave me the exact number of the form that I could print right from the Web site.

Maryland’s tax forms were even simpler because the county tax is included right on the state tax form, which meant I only needed to track down one.

Now it’s just a matter of filling the forms out, sending them in and figuring out what to do with my return check.

I’m thinking a mini-vacation may be in order.

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Entry bubble Free Publications for You!

By: Joanne | January 27, 2009 | Category: General

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Times are tough, and we’ve got some great, free, consumer publications to help you get along and make smart choices in your life. Check out the free packages below, and don’t forget that we have many, many more free or low cost publications on a variety of consumer topics.

  • Guide to Taking Medicine – Anyone who regularly takes prescription drugs can tell you that it’s hard to keep all the side effects and drug interactions straight. This free package can help you make sure your medications are working their best.
  • Money Tips for All Ages – You might be going through difficult financial times, but now is the perfect time to start practicing financial habits that will serve you well no matter your age or the state of the economy.
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  • Caring for Sports Injuries – Spring is on it’s way and soon we’ll be spending more active time outside.  Learn how to recognize injuries and how to heal faster once they happen.
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  • Investing Basics – Whether you’re 25 or 55, you should be saving money for your future. Get started saving and set financial goals with this free kit.
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Entry bubble Free Publications from Pueblo, CO

By: Sommer | February 08, 2008 | Category: General

Do you remember the old public service announcements telling you to send away to Pueblo for free government publications? When I askWoman and man holding a Consumer Information Catalog with a train in the background people that they always say they remember them from Saturday morning cartoons and watching Schoolhouse Rock!

Well, “Pueblo” is still around - in fact it’s run out of our office here in Washington, DC – the Federal Citizen Information Center. Not many people know that it’s just our distribution center that’s in Pueblo, CO 81009.

You can still order free and low-cost government publications from us by calling toll-free 1(888) 8 PUEBLO (878-3256), logging on to the web, or by mail (yes we still take old fashioned mail orders). Now, we’ve even expanded to Spanish publications! We get new publications each season so make sure you sign up for a subscription to receive your copy of the quarterly Consumer Information Catalog. You can also sign up for free email updates to get an email whenever there’s new consumer information available on our website.

We have information on topics ranging from “Cooling Your Home Naturally” and “Revealing Trans Fats” to “66 Ways to Save Money” and “Being an Entrepreneur.” Take a look at our publications; you never know what you might find!

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