FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Becky Smalley
State of Delaware 
Division of Revenue
(302) 577-8667
rsmalley@state.de.us

William M. Cressman
Internal Revenue Service
(215) 861-1550 

"TAXPAYER-FRIENDLY INFORMATION DAY" -- March 4, 2002

WHO: 
U.S. Representative Mike Castle (Delaware)
James Stewart, Delaware Division of Revenue
Greg Lynam, Internal Revenue Service

WHAT: 
Joint Informational Outreach - Information and Forms Distribution 
(Note: Return Preparation will not be offered at this informational event.)

WHEN: 
Monday, March 4, 2002, 12:00 Noon - 2:00 PM

WHERE: 
Christiana Mall - Outside of Macy's (near the fountain)
Christiana Mall Road (off Exit 4A of I-95)
Newark, DE (For directions call: 302-731-9815)

On Monday, March 4, government representatives including Congressman Castle will be on hand at the Christiana Mall to demonstrate Delaware's online filing program and answer questions about new tax law changes and special tax credits. The media is welcome and is encouraged to invite the public to attend this event. 

NOTE: Understanding the tax code and its accompanying regulations can be a tremendous feat - even for tax accountants and tax lawyers. That is why the Internal Revenue Service, Congressman Mike Castle, and the Delaware Division of Revenue are hosting a Taxpayer-Friendly Information Day on Monday, March 4 from 12:00 Noon to 2 PM at the Christiana Mall. Delawareans are invited to visit the outreach booth where tax experts will be on hand to answer questions and guide them through the changes in the tax code, including new provisions of the 2001 Tax Relief Act. Tax specialists will also preview changes in the tax code for the 2002 tax year including a new tax bracket, increased contribution limits for education, Roth and traditional IRA's, tax credits for 401(k) contributions, an increased adoption tax credit, and easier qualification standards for the Earned Income Tax Credit. Return preparation will not be offered during this information event. 
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