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The Big Read Initiative

It was so cold last week that I had to dig out the big coat . Winter officially starts in two weeks and for me that means it’s reading season. Not that I don’t read the rest of the year, it just always seems I read more in the winter.? Of course the best government resource for books and reading programs is your local public library

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The Big Read Initiative

IRS: Employee vs. Independent Contractor – Ten Tips for Business Owners

If you are a small business owner, whether you hire people as independent contractors or as employees will impact how much taxes you pay and the amount of taxes you withhold from their paychecks. ?

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IRS: Employee vs. Independent Contractor – Ten Tips for Business Owners

Phony Job Placement Scam: Guaranteed’ Jobs Never Materialized

A U.S. district court has halted a phony job placement operation that allegedly stole money from job seekers by promising them full-time work, with benefits, that never materialized, the Federal Trade Commission announced today.

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Phony Job Placement Scam: Guaranteed’ Jobs Never Materialized

Office Hours Via Twitter: California State Schools Chief Jack O’Connell to Hold Office Hours Online

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell today announced that he is now accessible via Twitter and will be holding periodic online office hours using the social networking Web site.

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Office Hours Via Twitter: California State Schools Chief Jack O’Connell to Hold Office Hours Online

Five Tax Scams to Avoid this Summer

Every year, The IRS releases its list of the top 12 tax scams and schemes. These scams – known annually as the Dirty Dozen – are illegal and can lead to problems for taxpayers who risk significant penalties, interest and possible criminal prosecution

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Five Tax Scams to Avoid this Summer