Congressman Gregory W. Meeks and NYS Assemblyman William Scarborough Set to Host the Fresh Start Community Forum

September 7, 2011

Congressman Gregory W. Meeks and NYS Assemblyman William Scarborough Set to Host the Fresh Start Community Forum

(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 located at 94-20 Guy Brewer Blvd., Jamaica, N.Y. from 5:00PM-9:00PM. The event seeks to assist residents who are struggling with tax liabilities, small business loans or foreclosure.

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 for more information, contact the office of Congressman Meeks (718) 725.6000.

WHO: Congressman Gregory W. Meeks, NYS Assemblyman William Scarborough, and representatives from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), New York State Department of Taxation, and local banks

WHAT: Fresh Start Community Forum

WHEN: Friday, September 9, 2011 - 5:00 PM-9:00 PM

WHERE: York College
94-20 Guy Brewer Blvd.
Jamaica, NY