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Students of Honors Northeast took their 27th biannual trip to Dallas Jan. 29. Because of restrictions relating to COVID, it was the first semester-day trip where students had to drive themselves. Though this may have hampered attendance, the group enjoyed many special amenities. Because of recent gifts from John and Jan Bryan of Naples, and Don and Margaret Muse of Pittsburg, in addition to long-range funding and encouragement from Drs. Jim and Paula Archer, the group enjoyed a traditional, NTCC honors day-trip experience.

Ready or not, it’s tax season. The IRS will begin accepting and processing those returns beginning Friday, February 12, and this year’s tax deadline is still Thursday, April 15. In 2020, BBB received over 6,500 IRS related scams via BBB Scam Tracker. And with the IRS expecting more than 150 million returns this year, BBB reminds consumers to be on the lookout for emails, text messages, and phone calls from those posing as IRS agents.

As taxpayers prepare for the start of the 2021 filing season, the best way to get a refund is to combine electronic filing with direct deposit. It’s fast, secure and easy.