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08-13-2004 Headlines for: Taxes |  |
Top 10 mistakes home buyers make
From: www.bankrate.com
"A veteran home builder gives some tips on what NOT to do when buying a home"
Tax Talk: Using IRA money to pay for drug rehab
From: www.bankrate.com
"Retirement money can be withdrawn early if used for certain emergency situations, including to pay medical expenses."
Tax Talk: Spending accounts vs. child care credit
From: www.bankrate.com
"Our expert says this working mom would save more on taxes by using her FSA to pay for day care costs."
Tax Talk: A business-related life insurance payout
From: www.bankrate.com
"Taxability of the policy proceeds depends upon whether the money was paid in connection with the creditor relationship or the key-man aspect of the ex-partner's death."
Time running out to file 2003 taxes
From: www.bankrate.com
"In April, did you ask the IRS for more time to file your return? Well, your time's almost up. The extension deadline is Aug. 16."
Honolulu Star-Bulletin Hawaii News
From: NewsTrove.com
"Thursday, August 12, 2004
State tax collections rise
$27 million from July 2003
Staff and news service reports
State tax collections in July rose about $27 million above the same period last year principally because of higher revenue from individual income taxes, the state Department of Taxation says.
The 11.8 percent increase in revenue in July compared with July 2003 came despite a $15 million decline in general excise and use tax collections, tax officials said.
They attributed the decline to the so-called weekend effect. July 31 fell on Saturday, so taxes normally due that day will be included in August's collections."
SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Nation -- New Jersey governor resigns in gay sex scandal
From: NewsTrove.com
"TRENTON, N.J. – In a stunning declaration, Gov. James E. McGreevey announced his resignation Thursday and acknowledged that he had an extramarital affair with another man. "My truth is that I am a gay American," he said.
"Shamefully, I engaged in adult consensual affairs with another man, which violates my bonds of matrimony," the married father of two said. "It was wrong, it was foolish, it was inexcusable."
The Democrat said his resignation would be effective Nov. 15. Senate President Richard J. Codey, a Democrat, will become acting governor and serve out the remainder of McGreevey's term, which ends in early 2006."
SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Politics -- Kerry says national sales tax would burden the middle class
From: NewsTrove.com
"CARSON – John Kerry said Thursday that President Bush's musing about a national sales tax is an insult to financially struggling voters and would amount to "one of the largest tax increases on the middle class in American history."
The Democratic presidential nominee, during a speech at California State University, Dominguez Hills, tried to reverse partisan stereotypes by portraying the Republican president as the tax raiser and himself as a tax cutter."
WorldNetDaily: Gov. McGreevey: 'I am a gay American'
From: NewsTrove.com
"In his announcement, McGreevey asked for forgiveness for the "foolish" and "inexcusable" mistake of having an affair, saying he hoped his wife would extend grace to him. He said he would leave office in November 15.
Said McGreevey:
My truth is that I am a gay American. And I am blessed to live in the greatest nation with the tradition of civil liberties, the greatest tradition of civil liberties in the world, in a country which provides so much to its people.
Yet because of the pain and suffering and anguish that I have caused to my beloved family, my parents, my wife, my friends, I would almost rather have this moment pass."
Council keeps promise to Belton residents
From: NewsTrove.com
"The Belton
City Council and city staff kept their word Tuesday night by
offering a balanced general fund budget with a three-cent decrease
in the city’s property tax.
The current tax rate of $0.7350 was a raise of six-cents from
the FY 2003 budget to help fund the hiring of six new firefighters
approved by Belton voters in the 2002 bond election.
“We had a strong indication from the council last year
that they wanted the tax rate lowered as soon as we could,”
Belton Assistant City Manager Cristy Daniell said.
The proposed tax rate for FY 2005 is $0.705."
S.J. auditor unhappy with probe of alleged e-mail intrusion
From: c.moreover.com
"SiliconValley.com Aug 12 2004 6:28PM GMT"
South Africa: 'Big Six' in UK Give SA's Global Marketing Bid a Helping Hand
From: c.moreover.com
"AllAfrica.com Aug 12 2004 3:37PM GMT"
Accountants welcome McCreevy EC appointment
From: c.moreover.com
"Ireland On-Line Aug 12 2004 3:34PM GMT"
Justice Ministry Appoints Independent Auditor for Yukos' Asset
From: c.moreover.com
"MosNews.com Aug 12 2004 2:29PM GMT"
Accountants welcome McCreevy EC appointment
From: c.moreover.com
"Irish News Aug 12 2004 2:28PM GMT"
Oil at new high on Iraqi violence
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"The price of both US light crude and Brent oil reach fresh record highs on continued concern at the ongoing unrest in Iraq."
New growth for eurozone giants
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"Eurozone giants France and Germany report continuing growth in their economies during the second quarter of 2004."
South Korea lowers interest rates
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"South Korea's central bank cuts interest rates by a quarter percentage point to 3.5% in a bid to drive growth in the economy."
Mild upturn for US retail sales
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"US shoppers return to stores in July, giving retail sales figures a modest boost."
Chinese inflation at fresh high
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"China's inflation climbs to a new seven-year high, but economists say interest rates may not have to rise to curb growth."
How to finance an RV
From: www.bankrate.com
"A recreational vehicle is almost as big as a house, and sometimes, almost as expensive, too."
Top 10 mistakes home buyers make
From: www.bankrate.com
"A veteran home builder gives some tips on what NOT to do when buying a home"
Interest Rate Roundup
From: www.bankrate.com
"Check out the latest interest rate trends and national averages on the five most common consumer banking products."
Slash your summer energy costs
From: www.bankrate.com
"Aside from shutting the door and windows when the AC is on, how can you save on summer energy bills?"
Interest Rate Roundup
From: www.bankrate.com
"Check out the latest interest rate trends and national averages on the five most common consumer banking products."
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