City of Weston

NEWS FROM THE CITY OF WESTON October 6, 2020 | Revised Social Media: False Threats Lead to Real Consequences With social media easily accessed and a part of everyday life, students need to be made aware that there are no 'take-backs' once they hit SEND. The fact that in their mind a threatening post was 'just a joke' or 'I really didn't mean it, it wasn't supposed to get out of hand' will not protect them in today's world. False threats today lead to real life consequences of felony charges that could impact your future for a lifetime.   Read More » Where's George? Find the Park Here's the Clue for Week 1 Woah! We can't blame George for getting lost in this park; it's one of Weston's largest with something for the whole family to enjoy. George likes practicing his free throws and playing pickleball with friends, but now he's taking advantage of the fresh air and enjoying some rest and relaxation.                                                                                                                                  Share your photo on your favorite Social Media platform and use #WhereInWestonIsGeorge - but don’t give away the answer! Don't forget to complete the online form linked below for all eight (8) clues to claim your prize. Solve the Clue » Rules, Clues & More » New Guidelines in Effect as Florida Reopens Get the latest information on the status of City services, and establishments and amenities throughout Broward County as Florida enters Phase 3 Reopenings.  Current Guidelines - The  New Weston Way » Coronavirus Updates & Resources  » FDOT Virtual Public Meeting on Two Projects I-75 from I-595 to West of US27 & SR 84 Glades Parkway to Weston Road A Virtual Public Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, 2020 from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. to answer resident questions on the planned resurfacing, restoration and rehabilitation projects along I-75 and SR 84. Project information will be available for viewing. There will be a presentation and a question and answer period after. Residents can also send in questions prior to the meeting. View More » Back to School, Phase 2 Some Broward Students Return to Classrooms Beginning October 9, public schools in Broward County will transition to a hybrid learning model (referred to as Phase 2), with some students in the classroom and some that have selected to remain online with eLearning. The phased plan will transitioned students in a staggered return to classroom learning through October 15. The school calendar has been modified and new school hours will be in effect for all grades. Learn More  » Back to School Traffic Safety As some students return to classrooms, that means school zones will be in effect throughout the county. Although traffic around town will be lighter than the usual back to school rush, it is important to realize that 15 MPH School Zones will be in effect. Also, drivers should beware of children waiting at bus stops and walking to and from schools each day. Read more on how to keep children safe in school zones.  Read More  » If I Were Elected Mayor Essay Contest Have you ever day-dreamed about how you would do things differently if you were Mayor? If you are in the sixth, seventh or eighth grade - here’s your opportunity! The Florida League of Cities is sponsoring a statewide essay contest entitled “If I were elected mayor…” and wants you to describe how YOU would make a difference as mayor and make your city a great place to live. Learn More » Temporary Suspension of Residential Evictions Although the State of Florida’s moratorium on evictions is no longer in effect, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a declaration that puts a temporary halt on residential evictions through December 31, 2020. This effort is to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Renters (or tenants) must provide the declaration form to their landlord in order to be covered. This declaration does not apply to mortgage foreclosures. CDC Declaration Form   » Sign Up to Read for the Record on October 29 Celebrate literacy and the power of reading on October 29, 2020, by volunteering to read for Broward: Read for the Record! This year’s chosen book, “Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away” by Meg Medina, is a celebration of lasting friendship, the power of connection, and encountering change! Read More  » Sign Up Today!  »

Que ofrecemos a nuestros clientes?: IRS: no sea víctima de un preparador de impuestos ...

Que ofrecemos a nuestros clientes?: IRS: no sea víctima de un preparador de impuestos ...:   WASHINGTON — Con el comienzo de la temporada de impuestos de   2020, el Servicio de Impuestos Internos les recuerda a los contribuyentes q...

WASHINGTON — Con el comienzo de la temporada de impuestos de 2020, el Servicio de Impuestos Internos les recuerda a los contribuyentes que eviten los preparadores de declaraciones de impuestos sin ética, conocidos como preparadores "fantasmas".

Según el IRS, los preparadores fantasmas no firman la declaración de impuestos que preparan. Los preparadores fantasmas sin escrúpulos imprimen la declaración y le indican al contribuyente que la firme y la envíen por correo al IRS. Para las declaraciones presentadas electrónicamente, éstos las preparan, pero no las firman digitalmente como el preparador pagado.

Por ley, cualquier persona a quien se le pague para preparar o ayudar a preparar declaraciones de impuestos federales debe tener un Número de Identificación Tributario de Preparador (en inglés) o PTIN válido. Los preparadores pagados deben firmar la declaración e incluir su PTIN en la declaración. No firmar una declaración es una señal que el preparador pagado busca hacer dinero rápido al prometer un reembolso grande o tener cargos de cobro a base del tamaño del reembolso.

Los preparadores "fantasmas" también pueden:

• Requerir el pago en efectivo y no proporcionan un recibo.
• Inventar ingresos para calificar erróneamente a sus clientes para créditos tributarios.
• Reclamar deducciones falsas para permitir que el contribuyente obtenga un reembolso mayor.
• Dirigir los reembolsos a sus propias cuentas bancarias en lugar de la cuenta del cliente.

El IRS insta a los contribuyentes a elegir un preparador de declaraciones de impuestos sabiamente. La página cómo elegir un preparador de impuestos (en inglés), tiene información de credenciales y calificaciones (en inglés) de los preparadores. El Directorio (en inglés)(link is external) de Preparadores de Impuestos Federales con Credenciales y Calificaciones Seleccionadas del IRS ayuda a encontrar a muchos preparadores por tipo de credencial o calificación.

La preparación gratuita de declaraciones de impuestos básica con presentación electrónica está disponible para individuos calificados por parte de voluntarios certificados por el IRS en los sitios del Programa de Ayuda Voluntaria a los Contribuyentes (VITA, por sus siglas en inglés) y el Programa de Asesoramiento Tributario para Personas de Edad Avanzada (TCE, por sus siglas en inglés) en todo el país. Para obtener más información y encontrar la información más cercana, visite Ayuda gratuita con la preparación de la declaración de impuestos para contribuyentes calificados en IRS.gov.

No importa quién prepare la declaración, el IRS insta a los contribuyentes a revisarla cuidadosamente y hacer preguntas acerca de cualquier cosa que no esté clara antes de firmar. Los contribuyentes deben verificar su número de ruta y cuenta bancaria en la declaración de impuestos completada para cualquier reembolso de depósito directo. Además, los contribuyentes deben estar en alerta a preparadores "fantasmas" que ingresa su propia información de cuenta bancaria en las declaraciones.

Los contribuyentes pueden presentar quejas de preparadores abusivos al IRS con el Formulario 14157, Quejas: Preparadores de Impuestos (en inglés) PDF. Si un contribuyente sospecha que un preparador presentó o cambió la información en su declaración sin su consentimiento, debe presentar el Formulario 14157-A, Declaración Jurada de Mala-Conducta o Fraude de Preparador (en inglés) PDF.

Latest Updates & Resources for Miami Beach Businesses

 

Business Update for those Facing the Impact of COVID-19 Monday, October 5, 2020

We continue to provide our business community with the latest updates and tools from the City of Miami Beach during this pandemic.

Miami-Dade County District 5 Retail Relief Program This program provides financial relief to retail businesses deemed "non-essential" and were previously ordered to close during the pandemic, as well as restaurants.   The goal of this program is to provide $1,000 grants to be used only for rent or mortgage payments of commercial spaces. The District 5 Retail Relief Program aims to help decrease the business owners’ expenses and ensure they can focus any other funds towards payroll, staffing, and other re-opening costs.   Applications and more information about the program can be found here.

Hotel Workers Impacted by COVID-19 Can Apply for Financial Support & Professional Development Training The Hotel Worker Relief Program has officially launched!   This program, developed in partnership with Miami Dade College (MDC) and the Greater Miami and Beaches Hotel Association (GMBHA), provides financial support and professional training to hospitality workers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.   Up to 2,500 eligible hospitality workers will receive financial compensation in the amount of $1,000 for successfully completing a hotel training workshop. Administered by Miami Dade College, the program and workshops will take place over the course of two days and will include a curriculum for the professional development of hotel workers, including employment skills training, opportunities for advancement in the hotel industry, and exposure to other career paths.   Applications and additional information about the program can be found here.

City of Miami Beach Lessens the Economic Hardship for Local Businesses Understanding the widespread financial impacts local businesses have endured as a result of the global pandemic, the City of Miami Beach is providing a relief to businesses by modifying the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Business Tax Receipt (BTR) renewal process. The BTR expiration date, usually due and payable by September 30 of each year, has been extended to December 31, 2020 — providing businesses an additional three months of economic recovery. The city is also providing an option for businesses to split the FY 2021 BTR renewal from one payment to two payments along with further extending the due dates. The first payment of half the renewal fee is now due December 31, 2020 followed by a second payment due date of March 31, 2021.

To request assistance as an impacted business or employee, please email ResourceCenter@miamibeachfl.gov with your contact information and needs. All inquiries will be responded to via phone or email by a Resource Agent. For a full listing of resources and information visit www.MBbiz.com View our frequently asked questions regarding COVID-19 or email MBCovid@miamibeachfl.gov.

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