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6A | SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2020 | SIUSLAW NEWS CENSUS from page 1A We are still pushing to have as many house- holds as possible respond online, by phone or by mail. When households promptly respond on their own, we can get the most accurate count of their household,” Slater said. According to Slater, Florence’s current self-re- sponse rate is 62.1 percent. In 2010, that self-response rate was 59.2 percent. “Great news as Florence surpassed its 2010 rate,” she said. Lane County’s current self-response rate is 66.8 percent. Those who haven’t re- sponded yet can still do so online, by phone or mail until Oct. 31. The taking of the Cen- sus is mandated in Article 1, Section 2, of the U.S. Constitution, and the data gathered every 10 years is used to apportion federal funding, which is allocat- ed on population informa- tion gathered during that census cycle. The data is perhaps just as importantly used to determine the number of members a given state has in the House of Represen- tatives. “Census results shape the future of communities, as census data informs how billions of dollars in federal funds are distrib- uted for health clinics, school lunch programs, disaster recovery initia- tives and other critical programs and services for the next 10 years,” Slater said. One of the areas that Census officials are con- cerned with is the need for information on a second home owned by respon- dents. “It’s required that home- owners complete a sepa- rate Census form for every house they own, including seasonal residences,” Slat- er said. “If homeowners have been staying in their seasonal homes during the COVID crisis, they still need to complete a Cen- sus form for their primary residence. People should count themselves at the residence where they live and sleep most of the time under normal conditions.” In addition, participa- tion in the Census is not voluntary; it is required. According to Unit- ed States Code, Title 13, Chapter 7 Sub-Chapter II, if someone is over 18 and refuses to answer all or part of the census, they can be fined up to $100. If they give false answers, they are subject to a fine of up to $500. Anyone unsure of how to obtain a census questionnaire can go to 2020census.gov and find comprehensive instruc- tions. Those who have not received a paper ques- tionnaire and do not have internet access may also respond to the 2020 Cen- sus by calling 844-330- 2020. Tax filing and payment deadline extended to July 15 The Treasury Depart- ment and the Internal Rev- enue Service are providing special tax filing and pay- ment relief to individuals and businesses in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The filing deadline for tax returns has been extended from April 15 to July 15. The IRS urges taxpayers who are owed a refund to file as quickly as possible. For those who can’t file by the July 15 deadline, the IRS reminds individual taxpayers that everyone is eligible to request an exten- sion to file their return. This filing and payment relief includes: The 2019 income tax filing and payment dead- lines for all taxpayers who file and pay their Federal income taxes on April 15 are automatically extend- ed until July 15. This relief applies to all individual returns, trusts and corpo- rations. This relief is au- tomatic; taxpayers do not need to file any addition- al forms or call the IRS to qualify. This relief also includes estimated tax payments for tax year 2020 that are due on April 15. Penalties and interest will begin to accrue on any re- maining unpaid balances as of July 16, 2020. You will automatically avoid interest and penalties on the taxes paid by July 15. Individual taxpayers who need additional time to file beyond the July 15 dead- line can request a filing extension by filing Form Without this extension, they may face a failure-to- file penalty. 4868 through their tax pro- fessional, tax software or using the Free File link on IRS.gov. Businesses who need additional time must file Form 7004. To get an extension to file, taxpay- ers must do one of the following: • File Form 4868 through their tax pro- fessional, tax software or using Free File on IRS. gov. • Submit an electron- ic payment with Direct Pay, Elec- tronic Federal Tax Payment System or by debit, credit card or digital wallet and select Form 4868 or exten- For more information, sion as the payment type. • Pay what they can by visit irs.gov. State tax returns This relief only applies to federal in- come returns and tax (in- cluding tax on self-employ- ment income) payments otherwise due April 15, 2020, not state tax pay- ments or de- posits or payments of any because penalties and in- but can’t pay by the July 15 other type of federal tax. terest can cause a taxpayer’s deadline, they should File Taxpayers also will need to debt to grow. their tax return or request file income tax returns in If a taxpayer owes taxes, an extension of time to file. 42 states plus the District of Columbia. State filing and payment deadlines vary and are not always the same as the federal filing dead- line. The IRS urges tax- payers to check with their state tax agencies for those Each Sunday Sign up now through details. More information is available at https://www. July 24 Florence Farmers Market taxadmin.org/state-tax- Ordering Deadline agencies. Florence Air Academy What’s happening soon Taxpayers should file their tax return by the deadline even if they can- not pay the full amount due. Otherwise, they may end up owing even more Wood Vocal Studio presents digital workshop for adults Local performer and instructor Jason Wood is launching the Digital Vocal Workshop for Adults. This three-session work- shop will run July 31, Aug. 1 and 7 and will feature a Zoom performance for participants on Aug. 8. The cost of the Work- shop is $40 per student and meant for adults and older students who want the chance to sharpen their vocal chops. the deadline. •Taxpayers must pay their bill on time. If they don’t, they could face a fail- ure-to-pay penalty. Taxpay- ers should remember that an extension of time to file is not an extension of time to pay. An automatic exten- sion of time to file will pro- cess when taxpayers pay all or part of their taxes elec- tronically by the Wednes- day, July 15 due date. Taxpayers who know they owe taxes but can’t pay by the deadline have op- tions. For example, they can apply for a payment plan on IRS.gov or in writing using Form 9465, Installment Agreement Request. The IRS is processing tax returns, issuing refunds and accepting payments. Taxpayers who mailed a tax return will experience a longer wait. There is no need to mail a second tax return or call the IRS. Wood was last seen on stage during Last Resort Players’ November pro- duction of “Mamma Mia!” He has appeared in doz- ens of shows on Florence stages, most recently as his alter ego, drag performer Fanny Rugburn. People can sign up through the day of the first session. For more information, contact Wood at 951-252- 4119 or jasonbrettwood@ gmail.com. 9 201 VOTED 2nd & 4th Saturday Rhody Cruisers “Cars & Coffee” event 10 a.m. until noon; open to public Florence AutoZone, 1665 Highway 101 Sponsored by Aero Legends Biplane Rides and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Lane County For teens 12 to 18; no cost to Boys and Girls Club members Teens can join for a $25 membership fee and $100 program fee Apply at Boys & Girls Club Teen Center, 1501 Airport Road Sign up now through July 31 Now through July 15 Digital Vocal Workshop for Call for Art: 2021 Central Adults Coast Connection Business Presented by Wood Vocal Studio Directory & Phone Book Three sessions: July 31, Aug. 1 and 7, with a Presented by Pacific Publishing and Florence Zoom performance on Aug. 8 Regional Arts Alliance $40 per student; Contact Jason Wood at www.fraaoregon.org/central-coast-en- 951-252-4119 or jasonbrettwood@gmail. try-instructions.html com Now through July 15 Sign up now through Apply for Mapleton Aug. 1 Continuing Ed. Scholarships Hosted by Mapleton Community Foundation and the Mapleton Lions Club Applications and info can be obtained from jayh6539@msn.com “Music in Motion” Online Summer Camp Presented by Jason Wood and Sheena Moore July 11 Save the Oregon Dunes Scotch broom removal 10 a.m. to noon at the North Jetty Contact brian@eugenecascadescoast.org to attend and for further info July 15 — Income Tax Day July 25 Take-Out Pancake Breakfast To support Pregnancy and Parenting Center 8 to 11 a.m.; open to public; donations accepted Florence First Baptist Church, 1935 25th St. Aug. 1 Habitat for Humanity Bottle & Can Drive Social distancing drive-thru event 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; open to public Florence Habitat ReStore, 2016 Highway 101 Submit your planned events to PressReleases@TheSiuslawNews.com E F BEST O Go to www.florencefarmersmarket.org/ to place order or go to sourcewhatsgood.com/ Market pickup each Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. Kingwood Street in Old Town Florence Camp intended for kids 5-8+ $40 per student; contact jasonbrettwood@ gmail.com or sheenamoorevocals@gmail. com F LO E N C R ESTATE JEWELRY AND ANTIQUE FURNITURE!!! 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