filed between Jan. 2 to Jan. 25
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The first batch of refund checks for tax year 2020 — more than $700,000 — is scheduled for release today, Friday, Feb. 26. A majority of those getting the first round of refunds are cannery workers, who usually file early.
In a brief statement yesterday afternoon, ASG...

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