By Tim Malach

With the signing of the American Taxpayer Relief Act at the beginning of January, 2013 is positioned to be a year of significant changes for taxpayers. Even though these changes will not affect the taxes you file for 2012, they may have significant impact on your 2013 income. Here are some tips on how you can better prepare yourself for tax planning in the year ahead. 

Sheriff departments in Vanderburgh and Warrick counties, along with the Indiana Department of Child Services, are encouraging community members to report incidents of suspected methamphetamine production and use. The two counties are among those Indiana areas battling a high number of meth users and labs, in addition to a rise in illegal prescription drug use. 

The Indiana State Police reported 1,726 meth labs were seized statewide in 2012. There were 388 children found in meth lab environments. In Vanderburgh County, according to the Sheriff’s Department, 114 meth labs were seized and 37 children were present. The Warrick County Sheriff’s Department reported 23 labs were found in Warrick County.

The Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library welcomes award-winning children’s book author April Pulley Sayre to Central Library on Saturday, March 2.  Sayre is the featured speaker at this year’s Young Authors Event, an annual event featuring the work of area young writers.      

She will speak about her work at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm in the Browning Events Room.  Her 1:00 presentation will contain information for teachers and educators.  After each presentation, Sayre will sign copies of her books, which will be available for purchase from Barnes and Noble at the event, or attendees are welcome to bring their own.