Helpful Internet Links
Here are some helpful Web Sites.
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New York State's Unclaimed Funds
The State of New York is currently holding billions of dollars in unclaimed funds. Some of this money may belong to you! This website will tell you how to avoid having your money turned over to the State and how to get it back if it is abandoned.
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Google.com
A great search engine without a bunch of advertising and banners. It's nice and simple, but best of all, it works!
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NY City Department of Finance
NYC personal taxes, business taxes, real estate and miscellaneous tax forms and resources.
U.S. Treasury Service
One of the most frequently visited sites in America. The Internal Revenue Service has more than you would ever want to know regarding taxes.
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Free weather forecasts
This site provides weather local, national, and international weather forecasts. The service is free.
Auction Sites
Priceline.com
This internet site specializes in getting you low cost travel tickets, rental cars and cruises. You submit a bid, and the supplier (i.e. airlines) accepts or rejects it. It can be a great way to get lower cost airline tickets, hotel rooms, rental cars and cruises.
Retail Sites
Amazon.com
One of the largest internet retailers, Amazon.com is best known as a place to buy books and CDs.
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The Social Security Administration
The Social Security Administration web site. This is a great place to request earnings reports or to ask questions about Social Security.
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Mapquest.com
Mapquest provides maps to and from desired destinations. The service also tells you the distance (in miles) and anticipated travel time. The service is free.
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NYS Department of State
Search NYS Corporation and Business Entity Database.
NYS refund inquiry
of NYS refund status.
All 50 States web link
taxation departments for tax rates, forms, etc.
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WebMD
The most popular medical related site for consumers in 2001.
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NY State Department of Taxation
Forms, publications, service and assistance.
Auction Sites
Ebay
Ebay is one of the largest Internet companies that allows users to buy and sell goods. But beware...try as they might some users are not on the up and up.
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IRS refund inquiry
of IRS refund status.
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