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Susan and Steve have been talking to their tax attorney, Elizabeth, about plans for their family. Susan is very...More |
Savvy Living
What types of funeral benefits are available to veterans? My parent served in the military many years ago and I am wondering if they are eligible for any benefits.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration offers a variety of underutilized burial benefits to veterans as well as to their spouses and dependents.
Most veterans (both combat and non-combat) who did not receive a dishonorable discharge are eligible for burial benefits. To verify a service member’s discharge, review a copy of their DD Form 214 “Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.” If your parent does not have a copy of this form, it can be requested online at...More |
Washington News
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) was pleased to announce the launch of the Direct File Pilot Program. This new tax software is available in English and Spanish.
The Direct File program is designed to assist taxpayers with simple tax arrangements. It is available in 12 states and is compatible on a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or a smartphone. The Direct File program shows taxpayers the math to make certain the returns are completed accurately. There is also customer service support for Direct File users. The initial test group claimed that Direct File is "simple and straightforward to use."
Direct File has been developed with funds from the Inflation Reduction Act and is designed to...More |
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