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Updated 6/10/2004

Automotive

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Office of Defects Investigation
(Use this site to look for vehicle complains, defects, recalls, technical bulletins, etc.)

 

 

 Consumer Issues for Seniors

  • Financial planning for aging
  • Avoiding predatory financial practices
  • Telemarketing & sales fraud
  • Privacy issues & marketing practices
  • Impact of utility restructuring
  • Automobile & life insurance issues

Identity Theft Information

 

Social Security Online

Retirement, Medicate, Benefis all information and contacts needed to deal with Social Security.

 

 Consumer Services

The goal of CSD is primarily to protect California insurance consumers through enforcement of the California Insurance Code and related laws and regulations

Federal Tax Help

Federal Tax Forms

 Forms and Publications that can be downloaded directly from the web (1040s, Schedule C, Instruction Booklets, Links to State Tax forms, Online Instructions, etc.)

Tax Problems Try the IRS Appeals Process

The Appeals Function of the IRS is committed to resolving tax controversies without the need of going to court. It provides an internal administrative process that may resolve your issues.

 Where is my Refund

 Get help on locating your refund if it is overdue.  Frequently asked questions regarding refund status and other information that can help you pinpoint your refund status.

Try Filing Your Tax Return on Line

 A quick and easy way to file your return. Go online and read about the latest electronic filing methods. Step by step procedures to file and even submit payment on line.

 

      Government Recalls

Online resource for government recalls  --  Boars, Food, Medecine, Consumer Products, etc.

 

 

California Lemon Law

Discover exactly what is in the   California lemon law...