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Publisher: U.S. Department of the Treasury State Laws and Published Ordinances: Firearms 
 Find a summary of firearm laws for each state and U.S. territory, and a Ready Reference Table comparing the states (waiting periods, etc.). Includes laws related to out-of-state purchases. From the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, U.S. Department of the Treasury. http://www.atf.gov/firearms/statelaws/ Topics: Hobbies, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Law by Subject, Recreation, Social Issues, Weapons Last updated May 4, 2005 Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
The official IRS Web site provides federal income tax forms, information, and tips. Includes publications, warnings about tax frauds and scams, information about electronic filing, a place (in the Individuals section) for tracking the status of your refund, and more. Some information available in Spanish. Searchable. http://www.irs.gov/ Topics: Tax Filing Season Last updated Feb 9, 2005 OFAC [Office of Foreign Assets Control] Country Sanctions Programs
Information about sanctions against North Korea, al-Qaeda and the Taliban, Iran, Libya, Liberia, Sudan, Ivory Coast, Cuba, and others. From the U.S. Department of the Treasury. http://www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/programs/ Topics: Economics, Finance, Politics, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Feb 8, 2006 Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)
"The United States has traditionally welcomed Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and provided foreign investors fair, equitable and nondiscriminatory treatment with few limited exceptions." The CFIUS, an inter-agency committee chaired by the Secretary of the Treasury, implements the Exon-Florio provision, which provides "a mechanism to review and, if the President finds necessary, to restrict FDI that threatens the national security." The site provides an overview of the factors considered by the committee. http://www.treas.gov/offices/international-affairs/cfius/ Topics: Economics, Investing, National Security Last updated Mar 11, 2009 The New Color of Money
A "source for information about the U.S. government's latest redesigns to ... currency. The U.S. government has unveiled the new design for the $20 note — that includes enhanced security features and background colors." View a tutorial on design features of the new bill, report receiving a new bill on a "money map," and play currency-themed games. Includes a glossary and educational materials. From the Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Engraving and Printing. http://www.moneyfactory.gov/newmoney/ Topics: Money Last updated Dec 6, 2005 Get Real ... Or Get Taken
Special Agent Banks of the U.S. Secret Service acts as guide to government measures against money counterfeiting. "Click What's New to learn about the security features of our redesigned currency. You'll learn what to do if you suspect a bill is fake in the Is It Bogus section. Visit the redesigned bill gallery by clicking the On the Money button to get a recap of the security features." From the U.S. Department of the Treasury. http://www.moneyfactory.gov/cd042500/start.html Topics: Money Last updated Aug 2, 2006 Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau: Alcohol Advertising, Labeling and Formulation Division
Official announcements from this bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury about the regulations, requirements, and compliance issues related to alcohol advertising and labeling. The FAQ covers topics of interest to both businesses and home brewers related to how alcoholic beverages may be marketed to consumers. Includes a section on labeling requirements for organic alcoholic beverages. http://www.ttb.gov/alfd/ Topics: Advertising & Marketing, Beverages, Industries Last updated Nov 15, 2005 Go Direct
This site explains why direct deposit of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) checks is the safest way to handle these important funds, and provides a link for enrolling online and a phone number to do so by telephone. From the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve Banks. http://www.godirect.org Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Seniors Last updated Mar 12, 2007 Convert Your Paper Savings Bonds Using SmartExchange
Overview of a U.S. Treasury program where users can "convert their [paper] Series E, EE and I Bonds to electronic securities." Explains benefits such as redemption at any time without needing to go to a financial institution and viewing of holdings and their current values. Includes a FAQ and a link to instructions for opening the (free) TreasuryDirect account required for this program. From the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Bureau of the Public Debt. http://www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/research/indepth/smartexchangeinfo.htm Topics: Investing Last updated Aug 20, 2007 Internal Revenue Service: Economic Stimulus Payments — It's Not Too Late
Official Internal Revenue Service (IRS) information about the 2008 "economic stimulus" payments that were sent to U.S. taxpayers starting in May. "Eligible taxpayers will receive between $300 to $600 if single or $600 to $1,200 if married filing jointly." Provides payment scenarios, a FAQ, material for Social Security and veterans' benefits recipients, an alert about rebate scams, tax tips, and other details about the payment program. From the IRS. http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=177937,00.html Topics: Tax Filing Season Last updated Aug 22, 2008 Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
Website for this government agency whose mission is "to safeguard the financial system from the abuses of financial crime, including terrorist financing, money laundering, and other illicit activity." Provides program background, information about the Bank Secrecy Act (administered by the agency), regulatory notices, a FAQ about money laundering and related topics, and speeches, testimony, correspondence, and other documents from the program. From the U.S. Department of the Treasury. http://www.fincen.gov/ Topics: Corruption & Fraud Last updated Mar 17, 2008 U.S. Department of the Treasury: Money Laundering Strategy
Compilation of documents concerning federal money laundering strategy, including background about the U.S. Money Laundering Threat Assessment (MLTA, a "government-wide analysis of money laundering trends and vulnerabilities in the United States"), annual reports on money laundering methods and trends (1996-2004), and related documents. Also includes "Money Laundering: A Banker's Guide to Avoiding Problems." From the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence. http://www.ustreas.gov/offices/enforcement/money_laundering.shtml Topics: Money Last updated Mar 19, 2008 Burma Sanctions
Documents concerning Burma (Myanmar) sanctions that apply to U.S. persons and entities, including the Burma Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 (BFDA), executive orders, applicable criminal code sections, and regulations. Provides an overview of sanctions, interpretive guidance, and text of government documents. From the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control. http://www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/programs/burma/burma.shtml Topics: Politics, Politics by Place Last updated Mar 27, 2008 Treasury and Federal Housing Finance Agency Action to Protect Financial Markets and Taxpayers
Material from the federal government related to the September 7, 2008, announcement by the Treasury Department and the Federal Housing Finance Agency, with support from the Federal Reserve, that the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) would become the conservator for government sponsored home mortgage groups Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. Includes statements, a fact sheet on FHFA conservatorship, and related material. From the U.S. Department of the Treasury. http://www.ustreas.gov/news/index1.html Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy Last updated Sep 10, 2008 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act
Compilation of documents concerning the 2008 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (EESA) and the implementation under the EESA of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). Provides text of the EESA bill, press releases and statements, regulations and guidance, reports, job announcements and procurement opportunities, and other related official documents. From the U.S. Department of the Treasury. http://www.treasury.gov/initiatives/eesa/ Topics: Finance Last updated Jan 5, 2009 TreasuryDirect
"TreasuryDirect is the first and only financial services website that lets you buy and redeem securities directly from the U.S. Department of the Treasury in paperless electronic form. ... [Site offers] product information and research across the entire line of Treasury Securities, from Series EE Savings Bonds to Treasury Notes." Includes materials for individual, institutional, and governmental investors. From the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Bureau of the Public Debt. http://www.treasurydirect.gov/ Topics: Investing Last updated Jan 5, 2009 FinancialStability.gov
This website contains documents related to "a comprehensive plan [announced in February 2009 by the Obama administration] to restore stability to [the U.S.] financial system." Find material on Making Home Affordable, Consumer and Business Lending Initiative, Capital Assistance Program, and other programs that are part of the initiative. Documents and press releases will be added to this website as they become available. From the U.S. Department of the Treasury. http://www.financialstability.gov/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Finance Last updated Mar 9, 2009 Treasury Announces Mutual Agreement With Switzerland Regarding Tax Information Exchange
This 2003 press release describes how U.S. and Swiss authorities are working "to ensure that no safe haven exists anywhere in the world [such as in Swiss bank accounts] for the funds associated with illicit activities, including tax evasion." Includes the text of the Mutual Agreement under the current U.S.-Swiss Income Tax Convention, and letters from American and Swiss officials. From the U.S. Department of the Treasury. http://www.treas.gov/press/releases/kd3795.htm Topics: Tax Filing Season Last updated Apr 1, 2009 Making Home Affordable
This federal government website concerns the home mortgage aspect of the Obama administration's 2009 Financial Stability Plan. "If your mortgage loan is owned by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, you may be eligible for a Home Affordable Refinance." Includes information about refinancing and loan modification, details about eligibility, links to find if your mortgage is owned by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, and related material. In English and Spanish. http://www.makinghomeaffordable.gov/ Topics: Housing Last updated Apr 13, 2009 |
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