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Below is the text of the news release by the IRS.  In summary those who live in Suffolk County (Boston) Massachusetts, and some others affected by the terror attack on the Boston Marathon have three extra months to file without penalty.  If paying late they may still owe interest, but no penalties.  Those affected can file as late as July 15, 2013.  WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced a three-month tax filing and payment extension to Boston area taxpayers and others affected by Monday’s explosions. This relief applies to all individual taxpayers who live in Suffolk County, Mass., including the city of Boston. It also includes victims, their families, first responders, others impacted by this tragedy who live outside Suffolk County and taxpayers whose tax preparers were adversely affected. “Our hearts go out to the people affected by this tragic event,” said IRS Acting Commissioner Steven T. Miller. “We want victims and others affected by this terrible tr

Con-Artists often target the elderly as they are often compliant with requests from official sounding people and will more readily give out information.  Now elders are getting calls from scammers saying there is a new national health care ID card and asking them to verify information - including bank account numbers.  Make sure you do not respond to such a request.  Never give out personal information to a person who called you. There is more information on this scam at the FTC website.  (Link below). www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/variations-scheme