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There are many great sites on the World Wide Web but trying to actually find those great sites can be a frustrating experience. We have compiled a list of Websites that we have found to be helpful resources of information. When you click on a link, a new window will pop up. Close the window when you are ready to return to this page.


Financial
Money Magazine
Money Magazine offers an online edition that is a great resource for financial information.

529 Education Plans
It's easy to spend money you've saved for your child's college education, the trick is in deciding from which of your various savings vehicles you spend it from first.


Governmental
Social Security Online
The Official Website of the U.S. Social Security Administration.

U.S. Small Business Administration
Small business programs and services to help you start, grow, and succeed.


News
MSNBC - Microsoft & NBC
MSNBC is the place for up to the minute news. Many of the news articles have audio and video clips.

Wall Street Journal
Complete financial news service offers personalized news and market quotes. Plus, links to Barrons Online and Smart Money Interactive.


Tax
The Internal Revenue Service
Home of the IRS on the Web. The IRS has definitely done a nice job on their Website.

Check IRS Refund Status
Track your tax return through the IRS website.

Louisiana Department of Revenue
State Department of Revenue

Income Tax Refund Status for Louisiana
State Tax Refund Link

Louisiana Secretary of State
It is well-known that the secretary of state is the official keeper of the Great Seal of the State of Louisiana. While that's one of the traditional roles of the secretary of state, under recent leadership this office also has become the home of several innovative programs.

Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants
LCPA's Mission The mission of the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants (LCPA) is to serve the common needs of its members and to enhance the professional environment in which they work. The LCPA is committed to serving its members by supplying the necessary support to improve their competency and professionalism, advocating their causes in the government arena and promoting their services among the public.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants is the national, professional organization for all Certified Public Accountants. Its mission is to provide members with the resources, information, and leadership that enable them to provide valuable services in the highest professional manner to benefit the public as well as employers and clients.