Tax Time Draws Nigh

As we are not-so-gently ushered into a nearly paperless tax reporting year, the IRS reminds us to be on the lookout for email scammers.

• IRS Alert about phishing emails and other tax scams
• Information on reporting fraudulent IRS email messages
• Tips for income tax owers

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In other government news, did you know that landscaping with plants native to your area can potentially cut down on the time and resources needed to care for your yard? The state Natural Resources Department should be able to help you find ideal native species. In the over the mountain area of Birmingham, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens would also be a good place to start as well as contacting the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.

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