IRS wraps up 2022 - -Dirty Dozen - - Scams List - - - Agency urges Taxpayers to Watch Out for Tax Avoidance Strategies

IRS wraps up 2022 "Dirty Dozen" Scams List; Agency urges Taxpayers to Watch Out for Tax Avoidance Strategies | site |



Cryptocurrency, non-filing, abusive syndicated conservation easement, abusive micro-captive deals make list


Information contained in U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) press release dated: June 10, 2022 Washington - - The Internal Revenue Service today wrapped up its annual "Dirty Dozen" scams list for the 2022 filing season, with a warning to taxpayers to avoid being misled into using bogus tax avoidance strategies. The IRS warned taxpayers to watch out for promoters peddling these schemes. As part of its mission, the IRS is focused on high-income taxpayers who engage in various types of tax violations, ranging from the most basic, failing to file returns up to sophisticated transactions involving abusive syndicated conservation easement deals and abusive domestic micro-captive insurance arrangements. "These tax avoidance stra...

CPSC and Kids2 Warn Consumers About Death in a Kids2 Rocker: Advise Rockers Should Never Be Used for Sleep | site |



Information contained in U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission press release dated: June 14, 2022

Washington, D.C. - - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Kids2 are alerting consumers to at least one reported death in 2019 of an infant in a Bright Starts Rocker. Kids2 Bright Starts and Baby Einstein Rockers should never be

Kids2 Rocker: Fabric prints and hanging toys vary - -

used for sleep and infants should never be unsupervised or unrestrained in the Rockers.

Consumers are encouraged to report incidents involving these or other infant products to CPSC at saferproducts.gov . CPSC investigates incidents and fatalities that occurred while infants were in the products. K...

U.S. General Services Administration Announces New Pollinator Initiative | site |


Information contained in U.S. General Services Administration press release dated: June 22, 2022 Washington - - Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced its new Pollinator Initiative that supports the federal government's commitment to protect pollinators. Saving bees and other pollinators from the risks they face is an important part of a sustainable future because pollinators are critical to agriculture and food production – contributing to the national economy by more than $20 billion each year. This is just the latest step in GSA's agency-wide commitment to advancing sustainability and confronting climate change. GSA has established policies and practices to support pollinator habitat through the design, construction, and maintenance of federal properties nationwide. In support of these efforts, GSA has installed honeybee hives at 11 GSA facilities acros...

Federal Open Market Committee announces its tentative Meeting Schedule for 2023 | site |


Information contained in Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System press release dated: June 24, 2022

The Federal Open Market Committee on Friday announced its tentative meeting schedule for 2023:

January 31-February 1 (Tuesday-Wednesday)

March 21-22 (Tuesday-Wednesday)

May 2-3 (Tuesday-Wednesday)

June 13-14 (Tuesday-Wednesday)

July 25-26 (Tuesday-Wednesday)

September 19-20 (Tuesday-Wednesday)

October 31-November 1 (Tuesday-Wednesday)

December 12-13 (Tuesday-Wednesday)

January 30-31, 2024 (Tuesday-Wednesday)...

The U.S. Department of Education Releases Proposed Changes to Title IX Regulations, Invites Public Comment | site |




Department Commemorates 50 Years of Protecting and Advancing the Rights of All Students


Information contained in U.S. Department of Education press release dated: June 23, 2022 Today, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Title IX – the landmark civil rights law that has opened doors for generations of women and girls – the U.S. Department of Education released for public comment proposed changes to the regulations that help elementary and secondary schools and colleges and universities implement this vital legislation. The proposed amendments will restore crucial protections for students who are victims of sexual harassment, assault, and sex-based discrimination – a critical safety net for survivors that was weakened under previous regulations. The proposed regulations will advance educational equity and ...

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Awards $4 Million to Public Housing Agencies to Protect Families from Potential Exposures to Radon | site |


Funding will support radon testing and mitigation

Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development press release dated: June 23, 2022

Washington - - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes today awarded $4 million to nine public housing agencies (PHAs) to conduct radon testing and, as needed, radon mitigation in approximately 1,000 housing units. Where applicable, the funding will also support the development of PHAs’ plans for future testing and mitigation. See how agencies will use funding. “This radon grant program broadens HUD’s environmental interventions in the home,” said Matthew Ammon, Director of the Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes. “The program also underscores...

SBA Administrator Guzman Visits Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania to Highlight the Impact of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
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SBA says Northeast Trip Touts Continued and Steady Economic Growth Following Record Jobs and Small Business Boom Thanks to the American Rescue Plan


Information contained in U.S. Small Business Administration press release dated: June 7, 2022

Washington, DC - - Recently, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America's 32.5 million small businesses in President Biden's Cabinet, met with business owners across the Northeast, highlighting equity, resources, and support for America's small businesses. "Small businesses are the giants of our economy. It was a pleasure to meet with business owners throughout the Northeast and hear firsthand about their successes and the challenges they have overcome, a...

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Video sources: Youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxGDjrKPRWk&t=43s ) and Team Taylor Environmental Grant...

White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities Names 2022 HBCU Scholars | site |


Information contained in U.S. Department of Education press release dated: June 10, 2022

Today, the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities announced its ninth cohort of HBCU Scholars, recognizing 86 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students for their accomplishments in academics, leadership, civic engagement and much more. Currently enrolled at 56 of our nations HBCU's, the scholars were selected from a competitive pool of over 350 students. Applications also required the signature of their HBCU president or designated HBCU faculty, adding a level of prestige to this application process. "The HBCU Scholars announced today have dedicated themselves to their learning and exemplify the talent that our nation's Histo...