From karen.park at state.or.us Mon Jan 3 07:27:14 2011 From: karen.park at state.or.us (Karen PARK) Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2011 07:27:14 -0800 Subject: [OSSSA218] Menu of education related opportunities to save tax $$ and FSA & HRA Debit Card Guidance Message-ID: <4D217A51.4CA4.0094.3@PERS.STATE.OR.US> Good morning and welcome to 2011..... Below are two links recommended by Lori Stieber, Oregon's IRS FSLG Specialist. Information on the FSA & HRA Debit Card Guidance...... http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=233483,00.html Menu of education related opportunities to save tax $$'s http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=213044,00.html Also, for those of you who didn't get the information on the reduction of Social Security Payroll withholding here is a link. http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=232590,00.html Have a great day! 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Name: not available Type: image/gif Size: 5253 bytes Desc: not available URL: From karen.park at state.or.us Mon Jan 3 16:14:08 2011 From: karen.park at state.or.us (Karen PARK) Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2011 16:14:08 -0800 Subject: [OSSSA218] Happy New Year....It's that time of year to submit your employee count Message-ID: <4D21F5D0.4CA4.0094.3@PERS.STATE.OR.US> Good afternoon, Yes, I'm back in the office! I'd like to touch a couple of housekeeping items. If you have any questions I'll be in the office my normal hours for the rest of the week. 2010 Employee count 2009 past due Employee count 2010-2011 Invoices As you are processing your year end records please keep in mind to send your count of employees with Social Security wages. Attached is the request document. You may also send the numbers by replying to this e-mail and include them in the body of the e-mail along with your employer number and contact information. In May the invoicing process will begin for the billing period 2011-2012. I am still missing numbers for 2009 from the following employers. 1085 Oregon Wheat Commission 1190 Travel Information Council 1199 Board of Landscape Architects 1201 Board of Engineering Examiners 1213 Oregon Grains Commission 1215 Oregon Hop Commission 1233 Oregon Board of Optometry 1244 Appraiser Certification and Licensure Board 2014 Linn County 2028 County of Union 2035 Hood River County 2042 Josephine County 2047 Lane County Fair Board 2103 City of Albany 2105 City of Astoria 2122 City of Redmond 2128 City of Tillamook 2145 City of Vale 2153 Coos Bay-North Bend Water Board 2160 City of Hermiston 2165 City of Cornelius 2166 City of Nyssa 2167 City of Athena 2172 City of Sandy 2180 City of Enterprise 2183 City of Myrtle Point 2186 City of Chiloquin 2191 City of Huntington 2193 City of Heppner 2195 City of Metolius 2196 City of Hubbard 2198 City of Carlton 2200 City of Wallowa 2201 City of Coburg 2206 City of Weston 2207 City of Mill City 2212 City of Lakeview 2213 City of Stanfield 2214 City of Yamhill 2216 City of Brookings 2217 City of Sutherlin 2218 City of Prairie City 2220 City of Garibaldi 2222 City of Jacksonville 2224 City of Falls City 2227 Town of Bonanza 2228 City of Turner 2230 City of Union 2235 City of Amity 2236 City of Creswell 2237 City of Troutdale 2239 City of Rufus 2246 City of Merrill 2247 City of Malin 2249 City of Phoenix 2251 City of Rogue River 2254 City of Shady Cove 2255 Town of Canyon City 2257 City of Culver 2265 City of Westfir 2268 City of Hrrisburg 2270 City of Lyons 2276 Ctiy of Newport 2278 City of Srpingfield 2289 City of St Paul 2293 City of Lowell 2297 City of Rainier 2298 City of Lincoln City 2299 City of Dunes City 2306 City of Imbler 2309 City of Gearhart 2501 Port of The Dalles 2505 Enterprise Irrigation District 2513 Oregon International Port of Coos Bay 2515 Klamath County Fire District #1 2527 Deschutes Valley Water District 2529 East Fork Irrigation District 2531 Oregon School Boards Association 2536 Valley View Cemetery Maintenance District 2541 Jackson County Vector Control District 2542 Rainbow Water and Fire District 2552 Winston-Dillard RFPD #5 2555 Monroe RFPD 2557 Estacada RFD #69 2559 Keizer RFPD 2568 Molalla RFPD #73 2569 Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council 2570 Port of St Helens 2573 Goshen Rural Fire Protection District 2594 Metro 2597 Mapleton Water District 2602 Aumsville RFPD 2611 Burnt River Irrigation District 2613 Polk Soil and Water Conservation District 2620 Jackson County Fire District #4 2623 Jackson County Fire District #6 2624 Klamath Vector Control District 2630 Sheridan RFPD 2631 Arch Cape Water/Sanitary District 2637 Northeast Oregon Housing Authority 2642 Dexter RFPD 2643 Sweet Home Cemetery Maintenance District 2649 Colton RFPD #70 2651 Imbler RFPD 2653 Umatilla RFPD #7-405 2660 Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue 2684 Parkdale Rural Fire Protection District 2685 Oregon Community College Association 2686 Weston Cemetery Maintenance District 2688 Polk County Fire District No. 1 2692 Siuslaw Public Library District 2695 Washington County Consolidated Communications Agency 2699 Chetco Community Public Library District Board 2700 Lowell Rural Fire Protection District 2708 Milton-Freewater Cemetery Maintenance District #3 2709 Scappoose Public Library District 2715 Jackson County Fire District #3 2716 Neskowin Regional Water District 2718 Curry Public Library District 2721 Klamath Housing Authority 2724 Nehalem Bay Wastewater Agency 2725 West Valley Fire District 2726 Yamhill Communications Agency 2740 Neskowin Regional Sanitary Authority 2742 Amity Fire District 2743 Douglas Soil and Water Conservation District 2745 Clackamas County Fire District #1 2771 Harbor Water People's Utility District 2772 Umatilla County Soil and Water District 2773 Housing Authority of Jackson County 2780 Nehalem Bay Health District 2787 Columbia Health District 2792 Northern Wasco County Parks and Recreation District 2806 Multnomah County RFPD #14 2814 The Job Council 2817 Wickiup Water District 2819 Harrisburg Fire and Rescue 2821 Tillamook County Soil and Water Conservation District 2822 Deschutes County RFPD #2 2828 Deschutes Public Library District 2829 Hubbard Rural Fire Protection District 2838 High Desert Park and Recreation District 2839 North Morrow Vector Control District 2844 Crook County Rural Fire Protection District #1 2845 Sunrise Water Authority 2846 Jefferson County Library District 2849 Lebanon Aquatic District 2852 Ochoco Irrigation District 2860 Coos County Airport District 2900 Clatsop Community College 2901 Blue Mountain Community College 2903 Umpqua Community College 2995 Oregon Coast Community College 2997 Tillamook Bay Community College 3179 Clatsop County School District #1C 3186 Clatsop County School District #8 3316 Douglas County School District #12 3324 Douglas County School District #32 3325 Douglas County School District #34 3349 Douglas County School District #116 3394 Harney County School District #4 3396 Harney County School District #7 3407 Harney County School District #UH1J 3417 Jackson County School District #9 3432 Jackson County School District #59 3440 Jackson County School District #94 3451 Jefferson County School District #41 3473 Lane County School District #4J 3510 Lane County School District #52 3520 Lane County School District #69 3615 Linn County School Disrict #552C 3665 Linn County School District #129J 3684 Malheur County School District #8C 3712 Malheur County School District #81 3786 Marion County School District #103C 3824 Multnomah County School District #7 3842 Multnomah County School District #39 3927 Umatilla County School District #5R 3944 Umatilla County School District #80R 3958 Umatilla County School District #2R 3969 Union County School District #11 3973 Union County School District #23 4012 Wasco County School District #29 4109 Wheeler County School District #1 4144 Yamhill County School District #48J 4323 South Coast ESD Region #7 4258 Umatilla County School District #8R 4277 Wheeler County School District #55U 4279 Columbia County School District #502 4280 Northwest Regional ESD 4316 Washington County School District #23J 4323 Clackamas County School District #108 4326 Harney County School District #3 4331 Clackamas County School District #35 4334 Marion County School District #5 4335 Umatilla County School District #7 4336 Tillamook County School District #101 4339 Linn County School District #9 4340 Benton County School District #1J 4346 Knappa School District #4 8001 Arnold Irrigation District 8005 Beverly Beach Water District 8006 Blue Mountain Hospital District 8007 Bly Sanitary District 8008 Bonanza Big Springs Park and Recreation District 8009 Bonanza Memorial Park Cemetery District 8014 Charleston Sanitary District 8016 Chiloquin Vector Control District 8017 Christmas Valley RFPD 8018 City of Adams 8023 City of Donald 8026 City of Grass Valley 8029 City of Ione 8032 City of Nehalem 8034 City of Richland 8044 Clatsop Care and Rehabilitation Center 8047 Colton Water District 8053 Dallas Cemetery District #4 8055 Dufur Recreation District 8057 Eagle Valley Cemetery Maintenance District 8058 Eagle Valley Soil and Water Conservation District 8061 East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District 8065 Gilliam County Fair Board 8069 Haines Cemetery Maintenance District 8071 Hauser RFPD #12 8072 Heceta Water District 8073 Heppner Cemetery Maintenance District 8075 Hermiston Irrigation District 8079 Housing Authority of Douglas County 8085 Idanha-Detroit RFPD 8087 Ione-Lexington Cemetery Maintenance District 8096 Klamath Irrigation District 8100 Lake District Hospital 8102 Lakeview Soil and Water Conservation District 8108 Linn Soil and Water Conservation District 8110 Lower Umpqua Hospital District 8112 Malheur Memorial Hospital 8117 Malin Irrigation District 8125 Morrow County 8127 Mountain View Hospital District 8131 North Gilliam County Cemetery District 8134 North Powder Cemetery Maintenance District 8144 Port of Alsea 8145 Port of Arlington 8147 Port of Brookings 8155 Powder Valley Water 8156 Prairie Cemetery Maintenance District 8158 River Road Park and Recreation District 8162 Salishan Sanitary District 8163 Santiam Canyon Communications Center 8164 Santiam Water Control District 8168 Sherman County Fair Board 8170 South Gilliam County Cemetery 8172 Special Road District #1 8173 Three Sisters Irrigation District 8174 Stanfield Irrigation District 8181 The Housing Authority of Washington County 8182 Town of Haines 8184 Town of Long Creek 8185 City of Sublimity 8189 Umpqua Soil Conservation District 8192 Union County Vector Control District 8193 Union Health District of Clatsop County 8202 Watseco-Barview Water District 8205 Wheeler County Fair Board 8210 Youngs River Lewis and Clark Water District 8212 Boardman Cemetery Maintenance District 8224 Helix Cemetery Maintenance District #4 8227 Irrigon Cemetery Maintenance District 8242 Summerville Cemetery Maintenance District 8249 Wallowa Soil & Water Conservation District 8254 West Umatilla Vector Control District 8259 Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue Please, those of you who have not paid 2010-2011 invoice, give this your immediate attention. For your convenience the following list are those who have not paid. 1213 Oregon Grains Commission 1260 Industries for the Blind 2708 Milton-Freewater Cemetery Maintenance District #3 8016 Chiloquin Vector Control District 8029 City of Ione 8030 City of Island City 8033 City of Paisley 8055 Dufur Recreation District 8058 Eagle Valley Soil And Water Conservation District 8071 Hauser RFPD #12 8087 Ione-Lexington Cemetery Maintenance District 8112 Malheur Memorial Hospital 8131 North Gilliam County Cemetery 8151 Port of Port Orford 8154 Port Orford Cemetery Maintenance District #1 8156 Prairie Cemetery Maintenance District 8172 Special Road District #1 (Deschutes County) 8212 Boardman Cemetery Maintenance District 8224 Helix Cemetery Maintenance District 8225 Helix Park and Recreation District 8236 Pine Grove Irrigation District Thank you and have a great evening! Karen Park Oregon State Social Security Coordinator Oregon PERS 503 603-7633 karen.park at state.or.us SL2 Please note my office hours are Monday thru Thursday 6 am to 4:30 pm CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: All information in this email, including attachments, is approved solely for delivery to and authorized use by intended recipients. Use, dissemination, distribution, or reproduction of this message and/or any of its attachments by unintended recipients is not authorized and may be unlawful. If you are not an intended recipient of this message or an authorized assistant to an intended recipient, please notify the sender by replying to this message and then delete it from your system. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/gif Size: 5253 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Thank you Karen Park Oregon State Social Security Coordinator Oregon PERS 503 603-7633 karen.park at state.or.us SL2 Please note my office hours are Monday thru Thursday 6 am to 4:30 pm CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: All information in this email, including attachments, is approved solely for delivery to and authorized use by intended recipients. Use, dissemination, distribution, or reproduction of this message and/or any of its attachments by unintended recipients is not authorized and may be unlawful. If you are not an intended recipient of this message or an authorized assistant to an intended recipient, please notify the sender by replying to this message and then delete it from your system. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Use, dissemination, distribution, or reproduction of this message and/or any of its attachments by unintended recipients is not authorized and may be unlawful. If you are not an intended recipient of this message or an authorized assistant to an intended recipient, please notify the sender by replying to this message and then delete it from your system. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/gif Size: 5253 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Information Request 2012-2013.doc Type: application/msword Size: 54272 bytes Desc: not available URL: From karen.park at state.or.us Tue Jan 4 10:55:55 2011 From: karen.park at state.or.us (Karen PARK) Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 10:55:55 -0800 Subject: [OSSSA218] An answer to a question on many of your minds ......Social Security withholding change no later than Jan.31, 2011 In-Reply-To: References: <4D11B91C020000940008AE73@PPN007.a4590.pers.state.or.us> <87457D634D879E4AAC7F34059F25FF350DF3C2@maplewood.Clatskanie.local> <4D22E6D6.4CA4.0094.3@PERS.STATE.OR.US> Message-ID: <4D22FCB9.4CA4.0094.3@PERS.STATE.OR.US> Thank you Tim, For all those with inquiring minds, please read the following. The following was asked in regards to the change to the Social Security withholdings. Karen, I don't see any mention about changing the Social Security rate for the employer's portion. I just want to confirm that it will remain 6.2%. Good morning Sharry, That is my understanding. Karen Park Oregon State Social Security Coordinator And now for the finale! Karen Park Oregon State Social Security Coordinator Oregon PERS 503 603-7633 karen.park at state.or.us SL2 Please note my office hours are Monday thru Thursday 6 am to 4:30 pm CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: All information in this email, including attachments, is approved solely for delivery to and authorized use by intended recipients. Use, dissemination, distribution, or reproduction of this message and/or any of its attachments by unintended recipients is not authorized and may be unlawful. If you are not an intended recipient of this message or an authorized assistant to an intended recipient, please notify the sender by replying to this message and then delete it from your system. >>> "Beard, Tim" 1/4/2011 9:29 AM >>> Sharry- Karen is correct; the employer share of the Social Security tax remains at 6.2% for 2011. In addition, the Medicare tax rates are not changed by this legislation. Employee withholding and employer match continue at 1.45% each. Tim Beard Employer Services Liaison Officer Social Security Administration Seattle, WA 206 615-2125 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/gif Size: 5253 bytes Desc: not available URL: From karen.park at state.or.us Mon Jan 10 09:32:15 2011 From: karen.park at state.or.us (Karen PARK) Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2011 09:32:15 -0800 Subject: [OSSSA218] A message from Oregon's IRS FSLG Specialist In-Reply-To: <1C4E3851750B994C9A0D334FE76D87260AEFE025@FRS0010CP3MB02.ds.irsnet.gov> References: <1C4E3851750B994C9A0D334FE76D87260AEFE025@FRS0010CP3MB02.ds.irsnet.gov> Message-ID: <4D2AD219.4CA4.0094.3@PERS.STATE.OR.US> FYI Thanks Lori! Teamwork divides the task and multiplies the success. ~Author Unknown Karen Park Oregon State Social Security Coordinator Oregon PERS 503 603-7633 karen.park at state.or.us SL2 Please note my office hours are Monday thru Thursday 6 am to 4:30 pm CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: All information in this email, including attachments, is approved solely for delivery to and authorized use by intended recipients. Use, dissemination, distribution, or reproduction of this message and/or any of its attachments by unintended recipients is not authorized and may be unlawful. If you are not an intended recipient of this message or an authorized assistant to an intended recipient, please notify the sender by replying to this message and then delete it from your system. >>> "Stieber Lori A" 1/10/2011 9:22 AM >>> Hi Karen, Two messages our taxpayers might be interested in hearing about ~ One: As you may know, the exclusion under section 139B for qualified emergency responders expired with calendar year 2010. For details: (http://www.irs.gov/govt/fslg/article/0,,id=234154,00.html) However, confusion remains, partly because the main text of Publication 15-B, page 21, describes the exclusion in detail but does not indicate that the provision expired. There is a caution at the beginning of the publication about pending legislation, with a link to a corrections page at http://www.irs.gov/formspubs/article/0,,id=233585,00.html. Please follow this link and disregard the text on page 21 of Publication 15-B concerning the Qualified Emergency Responders. <<139B_Pub15b_.pdf>> Two: On a different topic, we are looking forward to participation among our State and Local Government entities at the upcoming Webinar January 27th to learn ~ ? What is Section 218 and why is it important to government employers and employees? ? Legislative history of Section 218 ? Basic concepts of Section 218 ? To what government entities does Section 218 apply? ? What services are excluded from Section 218? ? Examples of potential Section 218 compliance issues. ? FSLG Compliance Self-Assessment Tool Open the attached flyer for details ~ Continuing Education Credits are available! <<218 Webinar Flyer Jan272011.doc>> Lori A. Stieber Federal, State, and Local Government Specialist Badge 9311146 Internal Revenue Service 1660 Oak Street, Suite 300 M/S SE:T:GE:FSL Salem, OR 97301 Tel: 503.587.3149 Fax: 503.585.5336 <<218 Webinar Flyer Jan272011.doc>> -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/gif Size: 5253 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 139B_Pub15b_.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 12490 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 218 Webinar Flyer Jan272011.doc Type: application/msword Size: 60928 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 218 Webinar Flyer Jan272011.doc Type: application/msword Size: 60928 bytes Desc: not available URL: From karen.park at state.or.us Tue Jan 18 15:28:45 2011 From: karen.park at state.or.us (Karen PARK) Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:28:45 -0800 Subject: [OSSSA218] Fwd: IRS Event Updates and Headliners for January References: <9687ABA174F26649B8F916101422A5BF066A7D46@FRS0010CP3MB02.ds.irsnet.gov> Message-ID: <4D35B1AC.4CA4.0094.3@PERS.STATE.OR.US> ? FYI >>> "Marshall KayDel D" 1/18/2011 2:55 PM >>> Dear Business Organization: Here are the latest IRS News Releases and Headliners to distribute to your small business members. I hope that the information will be helpful and we encourage publication in your association's magazines, newsletters, email distributions and/or website. Below are summaries and links to the most recent headliners and news releases your members might be interested in. The title and summary are designed to give you a brief overview of the article's content -- the link to the full article is at the end of each summary. I encourage you to use any or all of these in newsletters or emails to your members, or on your web site. For the nextseveral months, I may only be sporadically available. If you need immediate assistance with anything while I am gone, please contact , Donna Wagner, my Management Assistant in Seattle at 206-220-5590 for referrals to my local colleagues; either John Blakeman or Brian Wozniak, whomever is available to help you. If you leave a message on the phone number below, I may not get back to you right away, but, I WILL get back to you. If someone else in your organization is a more appropriate contact point for these types of emails, please let me know. And if you do not want to receive future emails like this one, please reply and request your name be removed. KayDel KayDel Marshall Senior Stakeholder Liaison Small Business & Self-Employed C/L/D 100 S.W. Main Street, Suite 1200 Portland, Oregon 97204 503-415-7141 Phone 503-415-7217 Fax E-Mail: KayDel.Marshall at irs.gov ID #1000843166 Announcements & Upcoming Events: January 25, 2011 - Oregon Small Business Forum The next Oregon Small Business Forum has been scheduled for Tuesday, January 25, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. to Noon at the Oregon Association for Minority Entrepreneurs offices at 4134 N. Vancouver, Portland, Oregon. The Focus Area Topic selected by participants for this forum is "Marketing Your Business - What's Hot/What's Not and How to Reach your Targeted Customers to Increase Sales" There are several great speakers on the marketing topic offering valuable information to disseminate to those small businesses you serve. Topics covered include International Marketing to Overseas Customers, Marketing to the Government, Web Site Optimization, Social Media Marketing, and Effective Research to Market Your Business. Networking at the forum can result in joint projects, partnerships, and new small business outreach opportunities. The Informal Roundtable following the Marketing topic allows everyone present to explain what they have to offer small business to enhance the success of small business in Oregon. Free IRS Webinar: Getting Ready for Filing Season 2011 ? Individuals and Businesses http://www.visualwebcaster.com/IRS/75094/reg.asp?id=75094 Jan 26 -- 11am Pacific Time; noon Mountain Time Learn about issues affecting 2010 individual and business tax returns on the Jan. 26 broadcast of IRS Live ( http://www.visualwebcaster.com/event.asp?id=75094 ). Free IRS Webinar: Small Business Health Care Tax Credit http://www.visualwebcaster.com/event.asp?id=75575 Feb. 2 -- 11 a.m. ? noon Pacific This FREE webinar is for tax professionals, attorneys, payroll professionals and small businesses. Learn about: ? Amount of Small Business Health Care Tax Credit ? Who qualifies ? Eligibility rules ? How to claim the credit ? Calculating the credit ? Resources available IRS and Telemundo Host Tax Information Program in Spanish http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=234608,00.html The Internal Revenue Service is joining national TV network Telemundo in a special one-hour tax program for Spanish-speaking taxpayers on Sunday, Jan. 30. The program ?Los Impuestos y Usted? (?Taxes and You?) will air at 1:30 p.m. Mountain time or 1:00 p.m. Pacific time. Check your local listings for exact times. ?Los Impuestos y Usted? will help viewers determine whether they qualify for many tax benefits, including the Earned Income Tax Credit or EITC. Workers who earned $48,362 or less from wages, self-employment or farming last year could receive larger refunds if they qualify to receive EITC. Among other topics, the program features Free File, a program that allows individuals to file their taxes online at no cost, how to get free tax help at local community centers and other services available at www.irs.gov/espanol. M?nica Noguera, host for many of Telemundo?s specials, will present the IRS program, which features in-studio interviews with IRS tax experts. IRS tax experts will also be available during the airing of the program to answer questions submitted online via Telemundo?s website. Small Business Law Center Open House, Thursday, February 10, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m..310 S.W. 4th, Suite 1000, Portland. Reply by February 7 to Becka Martinez Griffin rcmg at lclarkor 503?768?6940 Oregon Small Business Fair, September 24, 2011, Ambridge Event Center, 1333 NE MLK Blvd, Portland, Oregon 97232. NOTE: Venue has changed/No longer at Oregon Convention Center. For exhibitor or other information, contact Linda.E.Repp at state.or.us ( BLOCKED::mailto:Linda.E.Repp at state.or.us ). Thursday, February 10, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Mercy Corps Northwest has several small business trainings coming up. Check at it out at: http://www.mercycorpsnw.org/what-we-do/classes-and-events/ Updated Beauty Shops Audit Technique Guide on IRS.govThe updated Beauty Shops Audit Technique Guide is now available as Chapter 10 ( http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=210745,00.html )in the Cash Intensive Businesses Audit Techniques Guide ( http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=211049,00.html )on the IRS.gov Audit Technique Guide Webpage ( http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=108149,00.html ). Treasury Launches Pilot Program of Prepaid Debit and Payroll Cards for Fast, Safe and Convenient Tax Refunds http://www.treasury.gov/press-center/press-releases/Pages/tg1021.aspx Timed for tax season, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has launched a pilot to offer taxpayers a safe, convenient and low-cost financial account for the electronic delivery of their federal tax refunds. The new account card option provides everyday money-saving conveniences and consumer protection features for Americans with limited or no access to traditional banking services. As the next step in this pilot, originally announced in September, Treasury will mail letters next week to 600,000 low- and moderate-income individuals nationwide. More information about MyAccountCard can be found at www.myaccountcard.gov ( http://www.myaccountcard.gov/ ).? IRS Updates & News Releases: Free File Brand-Name Software and Online Forms Available Today http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=234484,00.html IRS Free File began Jan. 14, to start its ninth year of helping make taxes a little less taxing. Everyone can use Free File, the free way to prepare and e-file federal taxes either through brand-name software or online fillable forms. Individuals or families with 2010 adjusted gross incomes of $58,000 or less can use Free File software. Free File Fillable Forms, the electronic version of IRS paper forms, has no income restrictions. Free File software is a product of a public-private partnership between the IRS and the Free File Alliance, LLC. The Alliance is a consortium of approximately 20 tax software providers who make versions of their products available exclusive at www.irs.gov/freefile. All Free File members must meet certain security requirements and use the latest in encryption technology to protect taxpayers? information. Seventy percent of taxpayers are eligible for Free File software. It?s perfect for first-time filers, families looking to save money or older Americans adept at using the Internet. Each of the Free File software providers sets their own eligibility requirements, usually based on qualifiers such as income, state residency, age or military status. Videos: Free File 2011: English ( http://www.irs.gov/app/scripts/exit.jsp?dest=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DkZK1Xnr4Iyw ) | Spanish ( http://www.irs.gov/app/scripts/exit.jsp?dest=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DaQdv5tfGeOc ) | ASL ( http://www.irs.gov/app/scripts/exit.jsp?dest=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DUJ39H3TevaI )Sandwich Generation: English ( http://www.irs.gov/app/scripts/exit.jsp?dest=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DMC46ZnDfoSc )1040-EZ: English ( http://www.irs.gov/app/scripts/exit.jsp?dest=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DUqnIlvUzYS0 ) Spread the word about Free File ( http://www.irs.gov/app/scripts/exit.jsp?dest=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freefile.irs.gov%2Fspread-the-word.html ) IRS e-file Launches Today; Most Taxpayers Can File Immediately http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=234483,00.html Video: e-File 2011: English ( http://www.irs.gov/app/scripts/exit.jsp?dest=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dtfav8adjGCg ) | Spanish ( http://www.irs.gov/app/scripts/exit.jsp?dest=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DRKc3AbDRD70 ) | ASL ( http://www.irs.gov/app/scripts/exit.jsp?dest=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DLlP6QZN-zoA )The Internal Revenue Service has opened its 21st season of electronic filing with a reminder to taxpayers that e-file remains the best way to get fast refunds and ensure accurate tax returns, particularly following several tax law changes in December. IRS e-file ( http://www.irs.gov/efile/index.html ) is approaching the milestone of 1 billion returns processed. The electronic transmission system, which has revolutionized the way the IRS processes tax returns and made speedy refunds possible, has safely and securely processed 892 million tax returns since its national debut in 1990. In 2010, nearly 100 million people - 70 percent of the taxpayers - used IRS e-file. Tax Season Starts on Time for Most Taxpayers; Those Affected by Late Tax Breaks Can File in Mid- to Late February http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=233449,00.html Taxpayers affected by three recently reinstated deductions need to wait until mid- to late February to file their individual tax returns. In addition, taxpayers who itemize deductions on Form 1040 Schedule A will need to wait until mid- to late February to file as well. The start of the 2011 filing season will begin in January for the majority of taxpayers. However, last week?s changes in the law mean that the IRS will need to reprogram its processing systems for three provisions that were extended in the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010 that became law on Dec. 17. People claiming any of these three items ? involving the state and local sales tax deduction, higher education tuition and fees deduction and educator expenses deduction as well as those taxpayers who itemize deductions on Form 1040 Schedule A ? will need to wait to file their tax returns until tax processing systems are ready, which the IRS estimates will be in mid- to late February. IRS Tax Tip: Points to Keep in Mind When Choosing a Tax Preparer http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=120129,00.html If you pay someone to prepare your tax return, the IRS urges you to choose that preparer wisely. Taxpayers are legally responsible for what?s on their tax return even if it is prepared by someone else. So, it is important to choose carefully when hiring an individual or firm to prepare your return. Most return preparers are professional, honest and provide excellent service to their clients. See the full article for a few points to keep in mind when choosing someone else to prepare your return. You can find more Tax Tips for 2011 at http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/content/0,,id=104608,00.html or you may Subscribe to Tax Tips ( http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/content/0,,id=105773,00.html ). In 2011, Many Tax Benefits Increase Slightly Due to Inflation Adjustments http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=233465,00.html In 2011, personal exemptions and standard deductions will rise and tax brackets will widen due to inflation. These inflation adjustments relate to eight tax provisions that were either modified or extended by the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010 that became law on Dec. 17. New dollar amounts affecting 2011 returns, filed by most taxpayers in early 2012, include the following: ? The value of each personal and dependent exemption, available to most taxpayers, is $3,700, up $50 from 2010. ? The new standard deduction is $11,600 for married couples filing a joint return, up $200, $5,800 for singles and married individuals filing separately, up $100, and $8,500 for heads of household, also up $100. The additional standard deduction for blind people and senior citizens is $1,150 for married individuals, up $50, and $1,450 for singles and heads of household, also up $50. Nearly two out of three taxpayers take the standard deduction, rather than itemizing deductions, such as mortgage interest, charitable contributions and state and local taxes. ? Tax-bracket thresholds increase for each filing status. For a married couple filing a joint return, for example, the taxable-income threshold separating the 15-percent bracket from the 25-percent bracket is $69,000, up from $68,000 in 2010. ? The maximum earned income tax credit (EITC) for low- and moderate- income workers and working families rises to $5,751, up from $5,666 in 2010. The maximum income limit for the EITC rises to $49,078, up from $48,362 in 2010.The credit varies by family size, filing status and other factors, with the maximum credit going to joint filers with three or more qualifying children. ? The modified adjusted gross income threshold at which the lifetime learning credit begins to phase out is $102,000 for joint filers, up from $100,000, and $51,000 for singles and heads of household, up from $50,000. Several tax benefits are unchanged in 2011. For example, the monthly limit on the value of qualified transportation benefits (parking, transit passes, etc.) provided by an employer to its employees, remains at $230. Details on these inflation adjustments can be found in Revenue Procedure 2011-12 ( http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/rp-11-12.pdf ). By law, the dollar amounts for a variety of tax provisions, affecting virtually every taxpayer, must be revised each year to keep pace with inflation. Revenue Procedure 2011-12 ( http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTExNDA3NjkmbWVzc2FnZWlkPVBSRC1CVUwtMTE0MDc2OSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTEyNzY3MDgyNDkmZW1haWxpZD1rYXJpLnMuZ2lsamVAaXJzLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9a2FyaS5zLmdpbGplQGlycy5nb3YmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&117&&&http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/rp-11-12.pdf ) provides the cost-of-living adjustments to certain items for 2011 as required under the Internal Revenue Code. The cost-of-living adjustments for 2011 for other items were previously published in Rev. Proc. 2010-40, 2010-46 I.R.B. 663 (dated November 15, 2010). Revenue Procedure 2011-12 will appear in IRB 2011-2 dated Jan. 10, 2011. National Taxpayer Advocate Delivers Annual Report to Congress http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=233959,00.html National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson has released her annual report to Congress, identifying the need for tax reform as the number one priority in tax administration. The Advocate expressed continuing concern that the IRS?s increasing use of hard-core enforcement actions, particularly tax liens, is inflicting unnecessary harm on financially struggling taxpayers. The report also examines challenges the IRS is facing in implementing the new health care law. ?There has been near universal agreement for years that the tax code is broken and needs to be fixed,? Olson said in releasing the report. ?Yet no broad-based attempt to reform the tax code has been made. This report documents the burdens the tax code imposes on taxpayers and explores why many taxpayers may nevertheless feel wedded to key aspects of the current system, undermining efforts at reform.? The National Taxpayer Advocate is launching a web page to solicit taxpayer suggestions regarding tax reform. ?What would taxpayers be willing to give up if they knew that others are giving up their breaks and the end result would be a much simpler system?? Olson asked. ?What particular provisions of the existing tax system are especially burdensome or seem particularly unfair?? Suggestions may be submitted at http://www.TaxpayerAdvocate.irs.gov ( http://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/ ). TAS will track suggestions and post results periodically. Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 Tax Provisions http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=230307,00.html The Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 was enacted on September 27, 2010. The SBJA contains some tax provisions that take effect this year. Other tax provisions will be implemented during the next several years. Several of the provisions are designed to encourage investment and provide access to capital for businesses. The following is a list of those specific tax provisions now in effect; additional information will be added to this page as it becomes available. Sect. 2011: Temporary exclusion of 100% of gain on certain small business stock ( http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=230307,00.html#2011#2011 ) Sect. 2012: General business credits of eligible small businesses for 2010 carried back 5 years ( http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=230307,00.html#2012#2012 ) Sect. 2013: General business credits of eligible small businesses in 2010 not subject to alternative minimum tax ( http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=230307,00.html#2013#2013 ) Sect. 2014: Temporary reduction in S-Corporation built-in gain recognition period ( http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=230307,00.html#2014#2014 ) Sect. 2021: Increased expensing limitations for 2010 and 2011; certain real property treated as Code section 179 property ( http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=230307,00.html#2021#2021 ) Sect. 2022: Additional first-year depreciation for 50% of the basis of certain qualified property ( http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=230307,00.html#2022#2022 ) Sect. 2031: Increase in amount allowed as deduction for start-up expenditures in 2010 ( http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=230307,00.html#2031#2031 ) Sect. 2042: Deduction for health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes in 2010 ( http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=230307,00.html#2042#2042 ) Recent Articles from e-News for Small Businesses Reminder: elimination of federal tax deposit coupons Final regulations require all federal tax deposits ( http://www.irs.gov/govt/fslg/article/0,,id=226813,00.html ) be made electronically ( https://www.eftps.gov/eftps/ ) beginning Jan. 1. Tax changes for small businesses FS-2011-02 ( http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTExNTY2MjAmbWVzc2FnZWlkPVBSRC1CVUwtMTE1NjYyMCZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTEyNzY3MTc3NTYmZW1haWxpZD1rYXJpLnMuZ2lsamVAaXJzLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9a2FyaS5zLmdpbGplQGlycy5nb3YmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&120&&&http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=233824,00.html ) has information about new and expanded deductions and credits that small businesses should consider when completing tax returns and making business decisions in 2011. 2011 Forms W-2, W-4, Publication 15 (Circular E) Publication 15 (Circular E), Employer's Tax Guide for 2011 ( http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTExNTY2MjAmbWVzc2FnZWlkPVBSRC1CVUwtMTE1NjYyMCZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTEyNzY3MTc3NTYmZW1haWxpZD1rYXJpLnMuZ2lsamVAaXJzLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9a2FyaS5zLmdpbGplQGlycy5nb3YmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&118&&&http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p15.pdf ) and the 2011 Form W-4 ( http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTExNTY2MjAmbWVzc2FnZWlkPVBSRC1CVUwtMTE1NjYyMCZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTEyNzY3MTc3NTYmZW1haWxpZD1rYXJpLnMuZ2lsamVAaXJzLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9a2FyaS5zLmdpbGplQGlycy5nb3YmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&119&&&http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw4.pdf ), are now available. Redesigned SBA website offers personalized research Small businesses can use the Small Business Administration?s new SBA Direct ( http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTExNTY2MjAmbWVzc2FnZWlkPVBSRC1CVUwtMTE1NjYyMCZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTEyNzY3MTc3NTYmZW1haWxpZD1rYXJpLnMuZ2lsamVAaXJzLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9a2FyaS5zLmdpbGplQGlycy5nb3YmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&121&&&http://www.sba.gov/ ) to find information and services according to business type, location and specific needs. New guidance on FSA and HRA debit cards Taxpayers can continue to use flexible spending arrangement and health reimbursement arrangement debit cards to purchase prescribed over-the-counter medicines and drugs in 2011. Related links: IR-2010-128 ( http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTExNTY2MjAmbWVzc2FnZWlkPVBSRC1CVUwtMTE1NjYyMCZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTEyNzY3MTc3NTYmZW1haWxpZD1rYXJpLnMuZ2lsamVAaXJzLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9a2FyaS5zLmdpbGplQGlycy5nb3YmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&124&&&http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=233483,00.html ) IRS Offers New Guidance on FSA and HRA Debit Cards Affordable Care Act Tax Provisions ( http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTExNTY2MjAmbWVzc2FnZWlkPVBSRC1CVUwtMTE1NjYyMCZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTEyNzY3MTc3NTYmZW1haWxpZD1rYXJpLnMuZ2lsamVAaXJzLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9a2FyaS5zLmdpbGplQGlycy5nb3YmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&125&&&http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=220809,00.html ) IRS Issues Fact Sheets to Help Taxpayers in 2011 To kick of the tax filing season, the IRS has issued fact sheets ( http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTExNjAwMzImbWVzc2FnZWlkPVBSRC1CVUwtMTE2MDAzMiZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTEyNzY3MjAyMDImZW1haWxpZD1rYXJpLnMuZ2lsamVAaXJzLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9a2FyaS5zLmdpbGplQGlycy5nb3YmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&164&&&http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/content/0,,id=104575,00.html%20 ) to provide information on the following topics: ? FACT SHEET-2011-06 -- Expanded Options for Using Tax Refunds to Buy Savings Bonds ? FACT SHEET-2011-05 ? The IRS uses social media tools and platforms to share the latest information on tax changes, initiatives, products and services. ? FACT SHEET-2011-04 ? The Internal Revenue Service offers free help to taxpayers who need answers to their federal tax questions and help with filing a return. ? FACT SHEET-2011-03 ? A special tax credit offers taxpayers an opportunity to lower their tax bill or increase their refunds on their 2010 federal tax returns. ? FACT SHEET-2011-02 ? Businesses and self-employed individuals should be aware of tax changes regarding credits, deductions, and making payments in 2011. ? FACT SHEET-2011-01 ? April 18 deadline, tax breaks extended, adoption credit and more. Recent IRS announcements IR-2011-1 ( http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTExNTY2MjAmbWVzc2FnZWlkPVBSRC1CVUwtMTE1NjYyMCZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTEyNzY3MTc3NTYmZW1haWxpZD1rYXJpLnMuZ2lsamVAaXJzLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9a2FyaS5zLmdpbGplQGlycy5nb3YmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&126&&&http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=233910,00.html ) IRS Kicks Off 2011 Tax Season with Deadline Extended to April 18; Taxpayers Impacted by Recent Tax Breaks Can File Starting in Mid- to Late February IR-2010-125 ( http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=232613,00.html ), The Fall 2010 Statistics of Income Bulletin Is Now Available Subscribe to e-News for Small Businesses If you would like to receive e-News for Small Businesses, please visit this link to subscribe: http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/content/0,,id=154826,00.html Recommend e-News for Small Businesses If you already receive e-News for Small Businesses, you can share it with a business acquaintance, colleague or employee. 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Name: not available Type: image/gif Size: 140 bytes Desc: not available URL: From karen.park at state.or.us Wed Jan 26 06:19:55 2011 From: karen.park at state.or.us (Karen PARK) Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2011 06:19:55 -0800 Subject: [OSSSA218] Fwd: Social Security Administration Press Releases Update In-Reply-To: <1296001443181.1876859410.233341561.bulletin.tomcat5@prod-batch1.visi.gdi> References: <1296001443181.1876859410.233341561.bulletin.tomcat5@prod-batch1.visi.gdi> Message-ID: <4D3FBD0B.4CA4.0094.3@PERS.STATE.OR.US> FYI Karen Park Oregon State Social Security Coordinator Oregon PERS 503 603-7633 karen.park at state.or.us SL2 Please note my office hours are Monday thru Thursday 6 am to 4:30 pm CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: All information in this email, including attachments, is approved solely for delivery to and authorized use by intended recipients. 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Karen Park Oregon State Social Security Coordinator Oregon PERS 503 603-7633 karen.park at state.or.us SL2 Please note my office hours are Monday thru Thursday 6 am to 4:30 pm CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: All information in this email, including attachments, is approved solely for delivery to and authorized use by intended recipients. Use, dissemination, distribution, or reproduction of this message and/or any of its attachments by unintended recipients is not authorized and may be unlawful. If you are not an intended recipient of this message or an authorized assistant to an intended recipient, please notify the sender by replying to this message and then delete it from your system. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/gif Size: 5253 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Transcript.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 111818 bytes Desc: not available URL: From karen.park at state.or.us Mon Jan 31 16:18:12 2011 From: karen.park at state.or.us (Karen PARK) Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:18:12 -0800 Subject: [OSSSA218] Fwd: USCIS announces Citizenship Information workshop in Salem In-Reply-To: <054B1FF7F9541048A763C8B5991E4D1457CDC48FFB@NSC-EXMB-C1-02.cis1.cisr.uscis.dhs.gov> References: <054B1FF7F9541048A763C8B5991E4D1457CDC48FFB@NSC-EXMB-C1-02.cis1.cisr.uscis.dhs.gov> Message-ID: <4D46E0C4.4CA4.0094.3@PERS.STATE.OR.US> FYI Karen Park Oregon State Social Security Coordinator Oregon PERS 503 603-7633 karen.park at state.or.us SL2 Please note my office hours are Monday thru Thursday 6 am to 4:30 pm CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: All information in this email, including attachments, is approved solely for delivery to and authorized use by intended recipients. Use, dissemination, distribution, or reproduction of this message and/or any of its attachments by unintended recipients is not authorized and may be unlawful. If you are not an intended recipient of this message or an authorized assistant to an intended recipient, please notify the sender by replying to this message and then delete it from your system. >>> "Sale, Edward G" 1/31/2011 2:09 PM >>> The Portland Field Office of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will present a naturalization information workshop for Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) and other people interested in learning how to become a citizen. The workshop is part of an ongoing series of presentations designed to assist people who want to apply for citizenship with basic information about the process and who need answers to their questions. Future workshops will be held in Portland, Vancouver, Longview, and Woodburn. The workshop will be held at the Salem Public Library auditorium on Tuesday, February 15th from 7 to 9 p.m. The library is located at 585 Liberty St., S.E., Salem. Attached are two flyers in English and Spanish announcing the workshop. We would appreciate your assistance by distributing this email with the flyers as widely as possible. Thank you. Ed Ed Sale Community Relations Officer U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) 511 N.W. Broadway Portland, OR 97209 503-326-2807 ed.sale at dhs.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 4389 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/gif Size: 5253 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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