Congressman Meeks, Assemblyman Scarborough to Host 'Fresh Start' Community Forum

Event Seeks to Help Residents Struggling with Tax Liabilities, Small Business Loans and Foreclosure

JAMAICA, NY- Congressman Gregory W. Meeks will host the Fresh Start Community Forum, in conjunction with New York State Assemblyman William Scarborough, Friday, September 9, 2011 at York College, which is located at 94-20 Guy Brewer Boulevard in Jamaica, New York. The event will to run from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The forum will help individual and small business taxpayers get a Fresh Start with their tax liabilities including changes to collection policy for: lien filing threshold; lien withdrawals; installment agreements; and offer in compromise.

Home owners will receive resources, and information on what to do if you are a victim of mortgage fraud. Representatives from local banks will be available to share information on business loans and mortgage modifications.

Invited guest include: representatives from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), New York State Department of Taxation, and local banks.

The Community Forum is free and open to the public. All attendees will receive a “Certificate of Attendance.” To reserve a space or obtain more information, contact the office of Congressman Meeks at (718) 725-6000.

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