UF/IFAS Extension
Hillsborough County
Located just minutes from Tampa, UF/IFAS Extension, Hillsborough County provides education and information to Hillsborough County residents and businesses through workshops, publications, and mass media.
Contact
hillsborough@ifas.ufl.edu
(813) 744-5519
5339 South CR-579
Seffner, FL 33584-3334
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Free Weekly Credit Reports Through April 2021
Due to the financial crisis caused by COVID-19, credit reports are free online weekly through April 2021. Individuals can access their credit report online through https://www
06/15/2020
Do Credit Builder Loans Help?
Credit Builder Loans (CBLs) are small loans offered by financial institutions and promoted as a method for a consumer to improve their credit score and build a savings account. They can be offered with or without additional financial counseling to improve an individual’s overall financial situation
08/06/2020
What's Going on Near You
Upcoming – Credit Impact: Credit Scores & Consumer Loans Webinar
University of Florida/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County invites Hillsborough County Residents to attend
Live, interactive online webinar
Credit Impact: Credit Scores & Consumer Loans Webinar
When: August 26, 12:00 p.m
04/01/2020
Required Minimum Distributions Suspended for Qualified Retirement Plans
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stability (CARES) act has waived the required minimum distributions (RMDs) for qualified retirement plans including 401(k) plans, 403(a), 403(b), government sponsored sections 457(b), and IRAs for the rest of the 2020 year.
This suspension applies to all individuals who were already taking required minimum distributions prior to 2020
05/13/2020
COVID-19 Resources for Seafood Producers and Small Businesses
Originally published March 31 2020. Last updated August 6 2020
08/06/2020
Avoid Underpayment of Tax Penalties
The federal income tax system is a pay-as-you-go system. Taxes must be paid throughout the year, either by withholding from your paycheck or making estimated tax payments
08/03/2020
Key Points: FAFSA for 2020-2021 Academic Year
Completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required to determine if a student qualifies for student aid and exactly which type of aid. The types of aid available are grants, scholarships, federal student loans, or federal work-study
07/08/2020
Required Minimum Distributions Suspended for Qualified Retirement Plans
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stability (CARES) act has waived the required minimum distributions (RMDs) for qualified retirement plans including 401(k) plans, 403(a), 403(b), government sponsored sections 457(b), and IRAs for the rest of the 2020 year.
This suspension applies to all individuals who were already taking required minimum distributions prior to 2020
05/13/2020
Caring for Trees After a Major Storm
Following a major storm, our backyards, and communities can be quickly changed. Homes and buildings may be damaged or destroyed
05/06/2020
