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IRS Webinar for Exempt Organizations

Are you a new 501 c 3 organization?  Join the IRS for on November 18th for a FREE webinar on what new tax-exempts need to do (and what they will want to avoid) to follow IRS rules and keep their tax status in good standing in years to come. This 45-minute session will be held Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. EST. If you are a newly formed 501(c)(3) organization or an organization that wants a refresher, register today and start off right.  

No Paper Tax Forms in 2011

Individual and business taxpayers will no longer receive paper income tax packages in the mail from the IRS. These tax packages contained the forms, schedules and instructions for filing a paper income tax return.  The IRS is taking this step because of the continued growth in electronic filing, the availability of free alternatives, and to help reduce costs.

In early October, the IRS will send a postcard to individuals who filed paper returns last year and did not use a tax preparer or tax software. The postcard will explain how to get the tax forms and instructions you will need for filing their tax year 2010 return. The forms and instructions will be available in early January 2011. Taxpayers can still get the necessary forms and instructions online at IRS.gov, by visiting local IRS offices or participating libraries and post offices, or by calling 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676) after January 10, 2011.  For more details and a copy of the postcard, click here.

Constituent Service Representatives Attend VA Town Hall

Constituent Service Representatives from Senator Jim DeMint’s office recently attended the Department of Veterans Affairs Greenville Outpatient Clinic Town Hall Meeting on September 29th.  The staffers were present for an informational presentation by members of the VA Healthcare System, which included the Director of the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center.  They were also able to participate in a Q&A session with veterans residing in the Greenville area. 

Constituent Service Representatives Attend Congressional Briefing

Representatives from Senator DeMint's state staff recently attended the annual congressional briefing for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), USDA Rural Development (RD), and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Each agency gave a brief presentation to update congressional representatives on their programs and resources available for South Carolina constituents.

More information about these agencies can be found on their websites:

Constituent Services Spotlight

DeMint Staff Visits Passport Office

Constituent Service Representatives from Sen. DeMint's office attend the 10 year anniversary of the Charleston Passport office on May 7. The staffers joined the passport employees for a celebration lunch, which was followed by a tour of the passport facility.

Last year, DeMint’s staff assisted 115 individuals with their request to obtain expedited passports. The staffers enjoyed getting a first-hand look at the process that the passport office go through to complete each application. (Click here if you need assistance getting a passport.)