Check your status of your refund:

     Federal Refund

     California Refund

Here are some websites that would be useful and interesting.

Financial Sites
     Current Exchange Rates
This link will help you chart the dollar against any foreign currency

     Mortgage, Bank, Lending, and Interest Rates
This site will give you the most up-to-date information on constantly fluctuating rates

     CNN
Check stock quotes, and track the day’s financial news

     Market Watch by Dow Jones
CBS Marketwatch provides links to financial news, stock quotes, IRA resources, stock picks and more

Government Sites
     Social Security Administration
Social Security Administration administers retirement, medicare, disability and other benefits

     U.S. Small Business Association
Programs and services to help you start, grow and succeed

     LA County Property Tax
Programs and services to help you start, grow and succeed

Tax Information Sites
     IRS
The IRS website has many great tax resources for you

     Franchise Tax Board
The FTB California website has many great tax resources for you

     IRS W4 Form
This form is used to determine federal income tax withholding

     CDTFA
California Sales Tax

Tax Information Sites

     New York Times
The New York Times is a great place to learn about current news.

     WSJ
The Wall Street Journal is a great site to keep up with today’s events.