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Helpful Information for Tax Day on April 15th
April 11, 2013
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Tax Day is April 15th

Here are a few tips to ensure that filing your taxes this year is as easy as possible:

Free Tax Filing Through the IRS

This year, the IRS will provide free tax filing service to eligible tax payers via their website.

Free File is available to anyone with income less than $57,000, thanks to a public-private partnership between the IRS and commercial tax software companies. It offers free federal tax preparation and e-file options.

9 District Day Update
April 9, 2013
Blog Post
Congressman Smith will be hosting his annual"Ninth District Day" conference in Washington, D.C. on May 9th, 2013.
Congressman Smith Hosts U.S. Service Academy Night
April 8, 2013
Blog Post

If you are a high school or middle school student that resides in Washington State's 9th Congressional District and are interested in learning how to obtain a Congressional Nomination to one of the U.S. Service Academies, you should attend U.S. Service Academy Night, hosted by Congressman Adam Smith. The event will host Field Representatives from the Military Academy at West Point, the Air Force Academy, the Naval Academy, the Merchant Marine Academy, and the Coast Guard Academy.

Congressman Smith Statement on Equal Pay Day
April 8, 2013
Press Release
Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement on Equal Pay Day:
Congressman Smith Statement on Supreme Court Review of Marriage Equality Cases
March 25, 2013
Press Release
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith released the following statement on the Supreme Court cases reviewing Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act this week:
Congressman Smith Statement on Continuing Resolution
March 20, 2013
Press Release
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement after the passage of the Continuing Resolution today in the House of Representatives:
Congressman Smith Statement on Budget Votes
March 20, 2013
Press Release
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement after the passage of the Republican budget:

"Over the last 12 years, we have cut taxes to the tune of $7 trillion, while spending has significantly increased. This is a recipe for huge deficits and debt. We need to get our deficit under control, but we must also be mindful of our economy now. Deep budget cuts passed today by House Republicans would be too great of a blow to our economy and would hurt millions of working class Americans, families, and seniors.
Rep. Smiths Op-Ed in Real Clear Politics Defense
March 19, 2013
Blog Post
The following is an Op-Ed written by Congressman Adam Smith. It ran in Real Clear Politics Defense.
Sequestration Is an Unnecessary Strain on American Families and the Military
By Rep. Adam Smith
Congressman Smith Announces Congressional Art Competition Reception
March 14, 2013
Blog Post
Every year, Members of Congress are allowed to display one piece of artwork by a high school student from their district in the U.S. Capitol for one year. Congressman Adam Smith holds an annual judged art competition each year to select which art from the 9th Congressional District receives this honor. For more information, please visit the art competition's website.
Congressman Smith Statement on Japan's Request for Membership in TPP Negotiations
March 14, 2013
Press Release
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee made the following statement after the announcement that Japan will request membership in Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations: