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News: Financial Assistance
February 14, 2024
IRS Free File: How to Find Filing Assistance this Tax Season
Established by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in partnership with tax software providers, the...
August 2, 2023
Resources for Low-Income Seniors
As you get older, you may be looking for government benefits to meet your needs. Benefits.gov is...
April 26, 2023
Planning for Retirement
Do you have a retirement plan? It is never too early or too late to plan for your future. This article...
January 18, 2023
Navigating Life Events: Divorced Spouse Resources
It can be hard to navigate life after divorce, but Benefits.gov has resources to help you move forward...
January 4, 2023
Filing Assistance this Tax Season
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provides tools to make your tax filing easier and potentially free...
September 15, 2021
You Asked, Benefits.gov Answers: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) FAQs
On Benefits.gov, our goal is to make it easier for citizens to find the help they need and connect...
September 1, 2021
How Can Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Help You?
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a government program that provides grant funds...
April 14, 2021
You Asked, Benefits.gov Answers: Unemployment FAQs
Benefits.gov understands that finding unemployment benefits and navigating the process can be...
March 31, 2021
Federal Financial Assistance for Small Businesses
Our nation’s small businesses are facing many challenges due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic...
February 17, 2021
Getting Ready for Tax Season: Cost-of-Living Adjustment for 2021 and More
Did you know that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for 70 million Americans...
December 9, 2020
Finding Financial Assistance on Benefits.gov
Financial responsibilities can be difficult to manage, but depending on your circumstances, you...
September 16, 2020
Everything You Need to Know About the Lost Wages Assistance Program
In light of the declared national emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the President authorized the...
May 6, 2020
Watch for Coronavirus Related Scams
With the recently enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), many citizens...
December 25, 2019
Wondering if you are eligible for SSI? Here are the requirements
Supplemental Security Income or SSI is a federally funded benefit program managed by the U.S. Social...
October 30, 2019
How to Use Direct Express for Federal Payments
Direct Express is a direct-deposit option for receiving your federal benefits, recommended by...
May 1, 2019
Leap into Spring Planning
Spring has sprung and 2019 is in full swing. You may be successfully checking off items from your...
March 17, 2019
Benefits.gov is Here to Help Small Business Owners!
Do you own a small business? Do you need assistance with getting a small business loan to start a...
February 14, 2019
Assistance for Low-Income Families
Did you know you may be eligible to receive food stamps, medical insurance or a tax credit to...
January 30, 2019
Facing your Finances in 2019
It’s the start of a new year, a time where many people start to organize and adjust areas of their...
April 4, 2018
Start Your Path Toward Financial Wellness
April is an important month for managing your personal finances. April 17 is Tax Day; the day individual...
April 5, 2017
Prepare for Tax Day with the Treasury
To assist with complex tax questions or benefits, Benefits.gov is committed to providing timely information...
April 6, 2016
Money Matters: Be Responsible with Your Finances
Managing personal finances can be stressful. We often lose track of our finances due to the hustle...
February 24, 2016
Gear Up for Tax Season with Help from Benefits.gov
It's Tax Season! At the beginning of every year, millions of Americans start the process of filing...
February 11, 2015
Tax Season is Around the Corner!
With tax season quickly approaching, it is a good idea to start thinking about the best ways to...
November 20, 2013
Stay Warm and Save Energy This Winter
Winter temperatures and heavy snowfall are just around the corner for many parts of the country and...
February 13, 2013
Use IRS Resources to Prepare for Tax Season
With tax season just around the corner, it’s never too early to start thinking about the best way...
March 2, 2011
Tax Season Can be Stressful: Let Benefits.gov Help
Mark your calendars, Tax Day is just around the corner! Let Benefits.gov be your guide to help you...
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