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Friday September 30, 2022
Personal Planner
Mary was a surviving spouse. She and her first spouse, Ryan owned a lovely home and placed it into joint tenancy with...More |
Savvy Living
I just turned 65 and would like to learn more about the stronger flu shots I see advertised for older adults. What can you tell me about them and how are they covered by Medicare?
There are three different types of flu shots that the CDC recommends for people aged 65 and older. These FDA-approved annual vaccines are designed to offer more protection than the standard flu shot, which may be important for older adults who have weaker immune defenses and those who may be at a greater risk of developing dangerous flu complications.
Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent: Approved in 2009 for use in the United States, the Fluzone High-Dose is a high-potency vaccine that contains four times the number...More |
Washington News
With the number of taxpayers who were unable to meet with their tax preparer and file returns during 2019 and 2020, the Internal Revenue Service has decided to allow relief from tax penalties for these late-filers.
The relief has two benefits. First, individuals and businesses that failed to file may now file by the September 30, 2022 deadline and receive penalty relief. Second, the IRS will be able to focus on clearing its backlog of paper tax returns and get ready for the filing season next year.
IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig stated, "We thought carefully about the type of penalties, the period covered and the duration before granting this penalty relief. We understand the concerns being...More |
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