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Disaster in Japan

Information Resources

  • Boston.com – Japan Hot Topic Page
  • Google Person Finder
    Google has launched the Person Finder: 2011 Japan Earthquake to help connect people that may have been displaced due to the disaster.

  • Inquiries concerning U.S. citizens living or traveling in Japan should be referred to the U.S. Department of State, Office of Overseas Citizens Services at 1-888-407-4747 or 202 647-5225.

Disaster Relief Organizations



Winter Storm Resources


Tax Information

    Free tax preparation with electronic filing is available on Saturdays from
    February 5 through April 10 with walk-in hours from 9:15 a.m. until 1
    p.m.(except only until noon on February 5) in Reading. Come to the Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave. except for Feb. 19 and March 19 when walk-in hours begin at 9:00 a.m. at the RMLD cafeteria, 230 Ash Street, Reading.

    Those age 60 and older should call in their town for an appointment during other hours: Reading residents: 781-942-6608

    Be sure to bring your W-2 forms, Social Security and pension information, tax forms sent by financial institutions, property tax and water bills,copies of your 2009 state and federal tax returns, estimated taxes that you paid in 2010, your 2010 costs for making your home energy efficient and a health insurance card for you and your spouse. Massachusetts tax filers and their spouses might incur a tax penalty if they do not provide proof of health insurance.

  • IRS Federal Tax Forms and Information
  • Massachusetts Tax Forms and Information

Recycling


Fundraising Organizations


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