Rep. Grothman Newsletter- Coronavirus

Coronavirus Precautions

We in Congress have been working with President Trump on COVID-19 by making sure medical professionals have the resources they need to test for and treat the virus.

Right now, it is important not to panic. Like the flu, COVID-19 is preventable if we take the proper precautions. Please join me in following the guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other health officials. COVID-19 is a respiratory illness, much like the flu and the common cold which are other members of the coronavirus family, whose symptoms may include a fever, cough and shortness of breath. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, medical professionals recommend that you stay home in an effort to keep others healthy.

Please remember to avoid close contact with those who are sick, refrain from touching your face and wash your hands properly and frequently.

March Town Halls Postponed

I have postponed my March town hall meetings, initially scheduled to be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2020.

As of right now, I plan to hold town hall meetings the second week of April. More information on April meetings is forthcoming. I hope to see you soon!

The postponed town hall meeting times and locations were:

POSTPONED- Tuesday, March 17, 2020

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Poynette Village Hall
106 S. Main Street
Poynette, WI 53955

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Wyocena Village Hall
165 E. Dodge Street
Wyocena, WI 53969

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Friesland Village Hall
113 S. Madison Street
Friesland, WI 53935

Tax Season

This week, President Trump and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced plans to extend the April 15 tax deadline for most individuals. Having said that, it is still best to complete your taxes too early rather than too late.

With tax season upon us, I'd like to share some important information:

The IRS recommends that all taxpayers consider choosing direct deposit and filing electronically because these options are the fastest and most accurate way to receive your tax refund.
The IRS provides free tax preparation online and in-person for taxpayers whose income is $69,000 or less. If you are eligible, you can access this Free File service by clicking here or visiting IRS.gov/FreeFile.
If you have at least one dependent child, you may be eligible to receive the Child Tax Credit, which provides up to $2,000 per child that qualifies.
No matter where or how you file your tax returns, I urge you to be cautious in regards to online security when filing. Fortunately, the IRS and its Security Summit partners have created resources for taxpayers to consult to enhance their online security.

Additionally, the AARP Foundation provides free tax preparation for taxpayers with low to moderate incomes, with special attention is given to those who are 50 and older. For more information on AARP's Tax Aide Program, please click here.

Should you have any additional questions throughout the tax filing season, the IRS is available to answer your questions 24/7. Simply click here to access the IRS's Interactive Tax Assistant or go to irs.gov/help/ita. As always, my office is here to help you find the resources you need during the 2020 tax season.

Weekly Roundup

Thanks to the Mukwonago Baptist Church for visiting my Washington, D.C. office!

I was happy to meet with the National Association of Convenience Stores about ways Congress can help the convenience store industry, that serves 160 million customers every day, continue to thrive!

Thursday was National Girl Scout Day, marking their 108th anniversary. Thanks to the Girl Scouts for preparing our girls for a lifetime of leadership!

I'm glad I was able to support the Fond du Lac Boys and Girls Club at their annual dinner and meet the great people who are dedicated to helping our youth.

I’m always happy to discuss what I can do to help Veterans and improve VA hospitals. Thanks to the American Legion of Wisconsin for their continued service.

Contact Me

As your Congressman, I’m here to serve you. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out to my offices in Fond du Lac and Washington. If you enjoyed this newsletter be sure to forward it to your family and friends so they can stay informed on what I’m doing in Washington and the Sixth District.

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Sincerely,

Member of Congress