March 2006

• St. Patricks' Day
• March Madness
• Income Taxes

St. Patrick's Day

This celebration of all things Irish is observed on March 17. Search the following sites for more information:

• U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: St. Patrick'
  Facts and statistics related to St. Patrick's Day, including topics such as population distribution of Americans with Irish ancestry, immigration, places in the U.S. called Dublin and Shamrock, trade with Ireland, and beer. From the U.S. Census Bureau.
• The History of St. Patrick's Day
  History and related information about this holiday celebrated on March 17 in honor of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Includes information about items associated with the holiday, such as parades, the shamrock, leprechauns, and corned beef. Also includes links to information about Irish travel destinations and literary Ireland. From the History Channel.
• St. Patrick's Day Fast Facts: Beyond the Blarney
  A compilation of facts about this holiday celebrated on March 17, which "marks the Roman Catholic feast day for Ireland's patron saint." Includes facts such as that "New York City hosted the first official St. Patrick's Day parade in 1762," and that "Chicago is famous for dyeing the Chicago River green on St. Patrick's Day." From National Geographic News.

The annual NCCA Men's Division I Basketball Championship tournament will be held from March 14 through April 3, 2006, with the "final four" games being played at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Keep up to date with the following sites:

• NCAA Men's Basketball
• CBS Sportsline College Basketball
• ESPN Men's College Basketball

Income Taxes

The following San Bernardino County Library branches have state and federal tax forms, in most cases both original forms and reproducible ones: Adelanto, Apple Valley, Barstow, Big Bear Lake, Hesperia, Joshua Tree, Kaiser (Fontana), Lake Arrowhead, Lucerne Valley, Mentone, Needles, Serrano (Phelan), Trona, Twentynine Palms, Wrightwood, Yucaipa and Yucca Valley. For addresses, hours, phone numbers, and maps for these facilities, go to our branch page.

Much information concerning income taxes, including downloable forms can be found at Internal Revenue Service and California Franchise Tax Board.

You might find some of the following sites useful as well.

• Tax Software Review
  A side-by-side comparison of 10 tax preparation software programs and electronic filing (e-filing) services. Factors include price, basic features, e-filing options, tax assistance support, and technical requirements. Also includes details about ratings for each program. From a publisher of product reviews for software and web services.
• Frequently Asked Tax Questions and Answers: Mortgage Interest Deduction
  This FAQ covers topics related to the mortgage interest federal tax deduction on personal income tax returns. Topics include home equity loans, points paid to refinance a home, and mortgage interest and property tax on a second residence. Includes links to relevant IRS forms and publications. From the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
• CalFile
  Official material about the free program for California residents in which personal income tax returns can be filed online. Includes a description of eligibility requirements, a FAQ, links to California tax-preparation companies that offer online tax filing, and an option to begin the California e-file process. From the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB).

Most of the contents of this page come from the Librarian's Index to the Internet. Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Index to the Internet, LII.