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Amherst News | Community News, Photos, Events, Businesses & Deals Our network Back to WGRZ.com More WGRZ Sites Amherst Clarence Cheektowaga Downtown Buffalo East Aurora East Side of Buffalo Elmwood/Allentown Hamburg Lancaster Niagara County North Buffalo Orchard Park Orleans County South Buffalo Southern Tier Tonawandas West Seneca West Side of Buffalo Williamsville Search Welcome Menu Log in Contact us Community Home Schools Families Pets Events Restaurants Businesses Deals! Northtown Subaru Dog Days of Kenmore set for June 10 Submitted by Lisa McPartland , Community Reporter Wednesday, May 30th, 2018, 7:54pm There are many festivals and events throughout Western New York for you and your family members each spring and summer, but what about the other important member - your family dog? The Northtown Subaru Dog Days of Kenmore has the answer. This free event for canines and their people will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 10, at Mang Park along Mang Avenue, between Military Road and Wilber Avenue. The event will includes more than 100 dog vendors, adoptable dogs, dog sports, demonstrations, six food trucks, treats for canines, live music by Skiffle Minstrels and more. Also at the event, attendees will be able to sign up for several competitions, including a dog-owner look-alike contest, coolest trick, best dog costume, best costume, and the Stephanie Mang Best Dog Joke Contest. Read More View Comments | Post a Comment Share: Community Sponsors Advertise Here Are you interested in promoting your business to local customers? All Community Sponsors Chill Out with Winterfest in Town of Tonawanda Submitted by Lisa McPartland , Community Reporter Friday, January 5th, 2018, 10:33am The Town of Tonawanda Youth, Parks & Recreation Department is planning its annual Winterfest, which will be held from Thursday, Jan. 11 to Monday, Jan. 15. The event will feature activities for all ages, including ice skating, hockey games, Zumba, swimming, hayrides, fireworks, and more. Some activities will be free, while others will have fees or a requirement to purchase tickets. Several ticketed activities include: - Wine tasting: 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12, at the Tonawanda Senior Center, 291 Ensminger Road. Tickets are $22 each and must be purchased prior to the event at the center or at the Youth, Parks & Recreation office at 299 Decatur Road. Attendees must be 21 or older. - Resurgence Brewing Company beer tasting: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, at the DFK Pavilion Ice Rink outside Lincoln Arena, Decatur Road. Tickets are $20 each and may be purchased at the senior center or the Youth, Parks & Recreation office. Read More View Comments | Post a Comment Share: Five Facts about Charitable Contributions Submitted by Joseph V. Curatolo , President of Georgetown Capital Group Friday, December 22nd, 2017, 10:00am With the holidays around the corner, many people will be making donations to benefit charitable organizations. However, come tax time, the person who made the donation might also benefit. That’s because taxpayers who donate to a charity may be able to claim a deduction for the donation on their federal tax return. Here are five facts about charitable donations: Qualified Charities. A taxpayer must donate to a qualified charity to deduct their contributions. Gifts to individuals, political organizations, or candidates are not deductible. To check the status of a charity, taxpayers can use Exempt Organizations Select Check on IRS.gov. Itemize Deductions. To deduct charitable contributions, taxpayers must file Form 1040 and itemize their deductions. To do this, taxpayers complete Schedule A, Itemized Deductions. They file this form with their tax return. Read More View Comments | Post a Comment Share: Taxpayers Should do an End-of-Year Withholding Check-up Submitted by Joseph V. Curatolo , President of Georgetown Capital Group Wednesday, December 20th, 2017, 10:00am As the end of the year approaches, the IRS encourages taxpayers to consider a tax withholding checkup. When taxpayers take a close look to make sure the right amount of tax is withheld now, they can avoid an unexpected tax bill next year. Here are five examples of taxpayers who would benefit from a withholding check-up: • Taxpayers who received large tax refunds in past years When a taxpayer has too much tax withheld from their paycheck, they pay too much tax during the year. They can change their withholding to have money upfront rather than waiting for a bigger refund. • Taxpayers who owed taxes in years past Taxpayers with too little tax withheld might owe money. Under-withholding can lead to both a tax bill and an additional penalty. Read More View Comments | Post a Comment Share: Community Sponsors Advertise Here Are you interested in promoting your business to local customers? All Community Sponsors IRS has Resources for Veterans, Current Members of the Military Submitted by Joseph V. Curatolo , President of Georgetown Capital Group Monday, December 18th, 2017, 4:54pm As the nation prepares to celebrate Veterans Day, the IRS reminds them that they may be eligible for certain tax benefits. There are also tax benefits that can affect current members of the military. The IRS has resources for both these groups. The following tools will help military members and veterans navigate tax issues: Resources for veterans Frequently asked questions about veteran employment and retirement plan benefits. These include information about the re-employment of veterans and the restoration of retirement plan benefits. The Resources for Disabled Veterans page features links to resources geared to this audience: ◦Where to get free help in preparing income tax returns. Access to IRS forms and publications in formats accessible for people with disabilities. Resources for current members of the military Read More View Comments | Post a Comment Share: Participating in the Sharing Economy Can Affect Taxes Submitted by Joseph V. Curatolo , President of Georgetown Capital Group Thursday, December 14th, 2017, 10:00am In 2017, many taxpayers use their phones and computers to provide services and sell goods. This includes the use of sites and apps to rent a home to travelers, sell crafts, or to provide car rides. Taxpayers who do this may be involved in the sharing economy. Participating in the sharing economy may affect a person’s taxes. These taxpayers can visit the Sharing Economy Tax Center on the IRS website to find resources that can help them meet their tax obligations. Here are six things taxpayers should know about how the sharing economy might affect their taxes: Taxes. Sharing economy activity is generally taxable. This includes: Read More View Comments | Post a Comment Share: Five Things to Know about Estimated Taxes and Withholding Submitted by Joseph V. Curatolo , President of Georgetown Capital Group Tuesday, December 12th, 2017, 10:00am With 10 million taxpayers a year facing estimated tax penalties, the IRS offers some simple tips to help prevent a surprise at tax time. People pay taxes on income through withholding on their paycheck or through estimated tax payments. Taxpayers who pay enough tax throughout the year can avoid a large tax bill and penalties when they file their return. Taxpayers should make estimated tax payments if: The tax withheld from their income does not cover their tax for the year. They have income without withholdings. Some examples are interest, dividends, alimony, self-employment income, capital gains, prizes or awards. Here are five actions taxpayers can take to avoid a large bill and estimated tax penalties when they file their return. They can: Read More View Comments | Post a Comment Share: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … next › last » Events Animation in the Park Oct 3, 10:00AM Ellicott Creek Park Saints and Sinners Walking Tours of Lakeview Cemetery Oct 3, 1:00PM Lake View Cemetery New Virtual Saints and Sinners Cemetery Tour Oct 2, 7:00PM Fenton History Center ...