Dear Friend,
It’s March Madness, and the Badgers secured their first win yesterday. I’m also hoping for a Marquette victory tonight.
But with April around the corner, comes another kind of madness – tax season. With the April 15th deadline approaching, I want to make sure you have resources that may be helpful to you.
The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program is offering in-person and online tax assistance to anyone – free of charge. Click here to find the nearest in-person AARP Foundation Tax-Aide location or get started with your free online tax assistance here.
You can also visit IRS.gov to get answers to any tax questions. The Interactive Tax Assistant tool is the quickest, most convenient way for taxpayers to have their questions answered.
If you're having trouble receiving tax documents or your refund, my office is here to assist.
Last year, we helped a veteran, Scott, obtain his missing 1099R form after months of delays. Scott did not receive his 1099R from the federal agency Defense Finance Accounting Service (DFAS) to file his taxes by the April deadline, even after multiple attempts to contact the agency. By early October and after more attempts to reach the Department, Scott and his wife called my office in Wausau. With our help, he had it in days.
Beyond tax issues, we’ve already returned $1 million to constituents this year by cutting through federal agency red tape. Whether you need help with Social Security, military medals, or federal grants, don't hesitate to reach out.
Speaking of grants, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expediting $10 billion in direct assistance to farmers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) for the 2024 crop year. This will help producers offset rising input costs and falling commodity prices. For more information on this assistance, click here.
Thank you for kicking your weekend off with the Tiffany Telegram. There’s much more below to fill you in on, and we will be back next week with another update
Sincerely,
Tom Tiffany
Member of Congress
Click here or on the image above to watch Chuck Schumer slam Americans who want to keep their hard-earned money.
Democrat derangement
Earlier this week, Democrat Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said the quiet part out loud – twice. He publicly mocked Americans for wanting smaller government, less taxes, and to keep more of their hard-earned money. He said, "Their attitude is, I made my money all by myself. How dare your government take my money from me?" Mr. Schumer made it very clear: Democrats don’t believe your money belongs to you; they think it’s theirs. Well, they are wrong. That’s why I will always fight to make sure you can keep more of your paycheck, and why I am working to extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to ensure more of your hard-earned money stays where it belongs – in your pocket. That also means cutting wasteful government spending and unnecessary bureaucracy, so that your tax dollars aren’t funding things like an Iraqi version of Sesame Street. Unfortunately, folks like Sen. Schumer don’t like that approach – and are apparently trying to intimidate lawmakers who are working to right-size the federal government. He even admitted on PBS that Democrats are sending George Soros, partisan activists to congressional district events to threaten lawmakers. Democrats will do whatever it takes to expand government control, but I’ll keep fighting to protect your paycheck.
America-hating diplomat sent packing
This week, the Trump administration told South Africa’s now-former ambassador to the U.S., Ibrahim Rasool, to hit the road after he falsely accused the millions of Americans who support President Trump of being “white supremacists.” Booting Mr. Rasool has been a long time coming, and is something I joined several of my colleagues in calling for in a letter to the White House just last month. Unfortunately, Mr. Rasool’s outrageous statements are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the destructive behavior of the increasingly racist and corrupt regime he represents. In recent months, for example, ruling party politicians in South Africa have moved to seize the land of white farmers without compensation, openly bullied Taiwan on behalf of Communist China, and led antisemitic efforts to label Israel’s response to Hamas terrorism and hostage-taking as “genocide.” One leading politician has even gone so far as to openly whip up mobs calling for the murder of white South Africans. Despite all this, South Africa still enjoys special trade privileges and preferential access to America’s markets – something I asked President Trump to review in that February letter. You can read that letter here.
Bringing jobs to Wisconsin
This week, Henry Repeating Arms announced that it will be closing down its manufacturing plant in New Jersey and moving their operations solely to its Rice Lake and Rusk County locations in the Seventh District. Henry Repeating Arms has a long and storied history and has worked its way up to being one of the top five producers of firearms in the United States, manufacturing over 300,000 firearms annually. I am thrilled they decided to move their manufacturing operations to the Seventh District, which will bring more local jobs, promote economic growth, and advance the Made in America cause.
Henry Repeating Arms will be 100% “Made in Wisconsin” firearms.
Recent Legislation
Restoring veteran benefits
Last week, I joined my colleagues in reintroducing the Major Richard Star Act. It is our duty to ensure that our nation’s veterans receive the benefits they have earned, and this legislation will help make that happen. Currently, over 50,000 combat-injured veterans are having their retirement pay reduced based on their disability rating. Our veterans have selflessly dedicated years of service to our country and their retirement benefits shouldn’t be docked simply because they were wounded in combat. This bill will remove that penalty, and provide combat-disabled veterans with both their disability compensation and retirement pay without reduction. We have a responsibility to support those who have sacrificed so much for this country, and I will continue to work to make good on that promise.
District Update
Make sure you have a REAL ID
On Wednesday, May 7th, 2025, new identification requirements for domestic air travel or to enter a federal building or military base will be implemented. Individuals must present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another form of proper identification, such as a passport. To check if you already have a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, look for a star in the upper right-hand corner of your license. If you do not have a star, you will be required to renew your ID. To renew, go to local DMV with proof of name and date of birth, legal presence in the U.S., identity, name change (if applicable), two forms of address, and your Social Security number. All documents must be an original or certified copy. More information about the required documents and obtaining a REAL ID can be found here.
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
On March 27th, the Tomah VA Medical Center will be hosting a ceremony for National Vietnam War Veterans Day to honor the legacy of the millions of Americans who served during the Vietnam War. In 2017, President Trump signed the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act to designate March 29th as National Vietnam War Veterans Day. These soldiers fought fearlessly, and it is important that we properly commemorate the sacrifices they made. In addition to the ceremony, veterans will be able to meet with the medical center’s community care team, outpatient social work team, and more. This event is free to attend and will take place in Veterans Hall/Building 455. For more information, click here.
Photo of the week
Wisconsin has some great wildlife, and while moths might not be the first thing that comes to your mind, this rosy maple moth was too vibrant not to share. Rosy maple moths are known for their bright pink and yellow color. If you have a favorite photo of Wisconsin wildlife or nature that you’d like to share, send it to comms.tiffany@gmail.com with your name and location. Your photo could be featured in next week’s Telegram!
“Smallest of the Silk Moths” – Submitted by Bonnie in Hazelhurst
Resources
Leading up to the April 15th filing deadline, the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program is offering in-person and online tax assistance to anyone – free of charge. to find the nearest in-person AARP Foundation Tax-Aide location or get started with your free online tax assistance . Taxpayers can also visit IRS.gov to get answers on any tax questions they may have. The tool is the quickest, most convenient way for taxpayers to have their questions answered.
Vacation is meant to be relaxing, so don’t let renewing or applying for your passport stress you out. The current processing time is 4 to 6 weeks, so we recommend getting this done as soon as possible. For more information, click here.
Additionally, the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available in Wisconsin due to economic losses during the wet spring that occurred in April. Click here to see if you are eligible to apply.
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