Tips to Prevent and Treat Age-Related Macular Degeneration

July 19, 2024
My parent lost much of their vision from age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Is macular degeneration hereditary? What can you tell me?...

Safe Kitchen Tips for Seniors

July 12, 2024
My parent loves to cook but has had several kitchen-related accidents over the past year. Could you provide some tips for making a kitchen safer...

Extreme Heat and Tips to Stay Safe

July 5, 2024
I work for a county health department where we see individuals affected from heat-related illnesses. Can you provide information on the effects of extreme heat...

Identity Theft Red Flags

July 26, 2024
In a special series, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and its Security Partners have published several articles to assist tax preparers in helping their clients avoid identity theft...

Phishing, Spear Phishing and Whaling

July 19, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is conducting Nationwide Tax Forums sponsored by the Security Summit in five different cities this summer. The four remaining forums are July 30 in Orlando, August 13 in Baltimore, August...

Social Media Tax Advice Warning

July 12, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a new warning about scams through social media. The IRS has received thousands of requests for inflated tax refunds. Many of these taxpayers relied on improper or inaccurate social...

How to Give Property to Children

July 19, 2024
Parents have many reasons for making gifts to children. First, a parent should have sufficient resources for retirement and long-term care needs before making substantial gifts...

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