Rutherford urging military families to use free tax services

PONTIAC, IL – Illinois’ military personnel, active duty and National Guard members who are currently deployed or recently returned from active duty are eligible to receive free tax preparation, according to State Senator Dan Rutherford (R-Pontiac).

“Our friends with the Illinois CPA Society have graciously volunteered their services on behalf of our nation’s fighting men and women,” Rutherford said. “This will benefit military personnel by easing the burden of tax preparation.”

The 24,000 members of the Illinois CPA Society are showing their appreciation for the dedicated men and women of the U.S. military by offering free personal tax preparation services to anyone who is deployed or recently returned from a combat zone or other qualified hazardous duty area. CPA Society members will match service personnel with local tax preparers to find full tax benefits, exclusions, filing and payment extensions available to qualified individuals. Service personnel are encouraged to use this service if they do not have an existing relationship with a tax professional. The service is available year-round to service personnel and family members.

For further information please visit the ICPAS Web site at  www.icpas.org or call 1-800-993-0407, extension 277. All members of the military who are Illinois residents and are either deployed or have recently returned from a combat zone, are eligible for this service.
 

Senator Rutherford YouTube Video on Military Tax Assistance

Rutherford: “Go green and put some greenbacks back in your pocket”

PONTIAC, IL – The Illinois ENERGY STAR appliance rebate program kicked off on January 31, according to State Senator Dan Rutherford (R-Pontiac).

“Illinoisans must act quickly to take advantage of this opportunity to upgrade their old appliances to more energy efficient products,” Rutherford said. “Why not go green and put some greenbacks back in your pocket at the same time?”

Illinois ENERGY STAR is a collaborative effort between the Illinois Retail Manufacturers Association (IRMA) and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to enable consumers to receive rebates on qualifying water heaters, heating and cooling equipment, washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers and  air conditioners.

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Rutherford looks back at the 2009 historic impeachment and conviction of Gov. Blagojevich: The One Year Anniversary

In the year since Governor Rod Blagojevich was removed from office, many things still have not changed in the State Capitol.

Rod Blagojevich’s removal from office is proof positive that the Illinois State Constitution works. Fifty-nine Illinois Senators worked in concert, through a fair and deliberative process, to help restore the public’s confidence.

During the course of the trial, I provided YouTube video updates that were warmly received by Illinois citizens. Please click here to view these updates and to see a video montage covering the entire Impeachment Tribunal.

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Rutherford discusses advantages of College Illinois!

PONTIAC, IL – Central Illinois residents are being urged to take advantage of College Illinois!, a 529 prepaid tuition program that enables families to lock in prices at today’s rates, according to State Senator Dan Rutherford (R-Pontiac).

College Illinois! is available to anyone wanting to assist students who plan on pursuing higher education. The program keeps pace with increases in tuition and fees equal to those found at in-state public universities. Families can purchase as little as one semester or up to nine-semesters of higher education. Different payment options are available, including monthly and yearly installments.

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