At Pace &  Wooten, pa we strive to provide our clients with relevant and useful information.  As part of this service, we provide a monthly newsletter to keep our clients up to date on recent tax law changes and updates that might affect your personal and business planning decisions.  In addition to the Newsletter, we also provide a News section on our website to keep clients updated on relevant information. 1/29/2010 - In an effort to increase savings and retirement funds, taxpayers can now use their tax refunds to purchase U.S. Series I Savings Bonds. Refunds can be split as well, with part going to your checking account and part going to purhcase Savings Bonds. For more information use this link.  http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=217791,00.html 1/26/2010 - IRS explains that some donations made for Haiti relief in 2010 may be deductible on 2009 tax returns.  Use the following link for full details.  www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=218678,00.html 1/25/2010 - The IRS reminds taxpayers of scams that impersonate the IRS or U.S. Department of the Treasury.  Use the following link to see tips on avoiding scams as well as frequent or recent scams the IRS is aware of.  www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=217794,00.html 11/20/2009 - Use the following link to view the IRS information center and review available tax benefits for education. www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=213044,00.html 10/05/2009 - North Carolina Department of Revenue has announced that residents can save money on select Energy Star-rated appliances during the state's second annual Energy Star sales tax holiday.  For 2009 the dates are Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 8.  For more information click the following link.  www.dornc.com/taxes/sales/energystar_holiday.html 09/29/2009 - On Sept. 17, 2009, IRS issued News Release IR-2009-83 to remind potential homebuyers that the deadline for the First-Time Homebuyer Credit is approaching. Please follow the link to the IRS website for more details about the available credit.  www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=213375,00.html 09/24/2009 - Recently the IRS established an official YouTube channel of the Internal Revenue Service. This channel features videos produced by the IRS on various tax administration topics.  Some current topics include the First-Time Homebuyer Credit, Education Credits, and the Making Work Pay Credit.  Follow the link to find out more and to browse their page.  www.youtube.com/user/irsvideos