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09-06-2004 Headlines for: Taxes |  |
Tax Talk: Filing the final return
From: www.bankrate.com
"Our expert explains what the IRS expects when you file the last return for a deceased taxpayer."
Tax Talk: Can a second home offer business tax breaks?
From: www.bankrate.com
"To cut corporate taxes, our expert says a qualified retirement plan is a better tax shelter than another property."
Tax Talk: Paying duplicate taxes internationally
From: www.bankrate.com
"The United States has income tax treaties with western European countries that provide for the elimination of double taxation."
Tax Talk: New business, new tax concerns
From: www.bankrate.com
"Our expert explains the corporate taxes a new entrepreneur now faces."
Tax Talk: Tax implications of child custody choices
From: www.bankrate.com
"Our expert helps a divorced mom sort out the IRS rules governing child dependency, filing status and tax-favored spending accounts."
Fulton schools tax levy set, tax bills could decrease by Andrew Henderson
From: NewsTrove.com
"Residents of the Fulton City School District might be surprised when they receive their school tax bills this month. They could actually see a decrease in their school-tax bills.
The Fulton Board of Education finalized the $15,126,980 tax levy for the 2004-2005 school year during last week's meeting. The tax levy is the same as last year's levy. In 2002, the tax levy was at $14,459,531.
Residents could see a decrease in taxes because while the tax levy remains the same assessments have increased in the district. "The assessments are up for the district," said Director of Finance David Gleason."
Where's the budget?
From: NewsTrove.com
"According to County Administrator Steve Lyman, the budget is still in the making because department heads are still submitting their budget requests. Reviews of those requests will reportedly begin soon, with a preliminary budget targeted for Oct. 9.
The legislature's standing committees will review the numbers throughout Occtober and early November. Lyman noted, however, that legislators will still face a challenge in approving a spending plan.
"It is fair to say the constraints facing the county are unchanged," he said. "It will be difficult, as in the past couple years."
After the 2002 county budget contained a modest 3."
Don Lobo's Individual Declaration of Independence
From: NewsTrove.com
"Preliminary Statement to the Individual Declaration of Independence
The following is an Individual Declaration of Independence. When I undertook its writing, I had intended to copy only the general form of Thomas Jefferson's wonderful piece, to borrow from its stature. But in getting into it, I found that almost ALL of TJ's grievances apply to our current tyrants, only ours are much more shameless, confiscatory, and murderous. So I've kept 80% of what he wrote, updating the content (only a little of which didn't apply as written) but leaving the unique spiciness of the original style."
Council hopefuls discuss police pay raises
From: NewsTrove.com
"mdunne@theadvocate.comAdvocate staff writer
Vocal police officers who have been campaigning for a pay raise are expected to challenge the next Metro Council to develop a plan to compensate them on a level equal to the national average.
John Gonzales, vice president of the Baton Rouge Union of Police said, "The union will continue to be vocal" until it sees a pay plan that boosts them to the national average. He said council candidates continue to tell the union "public safety is a top priority and pay is an issue, but we've been told that before."
DallasNews.com | News for Dallas, Texas | Business Columnist Pamela Yip
From: NewsTrove.com
"A key part of President Bush's re-election strategy is promoting an
"ownership society" in which Americans are more in charge of their
financial lives.
"Ownership brings security and dignity and independence," Mr. Bush said
in his acceptance speech last week at the Republican National Convention.
The goal is to wean Americans from being dependent on government to
becoming owners of their own security, including homeownership,
retirement savings and health care dollars.
Are Americans ready for such stewardship? I'd like to think that many
are, given the history of this country."
Equitable Life Auditor under Investigation
From: c.moreover.com
"PA News via The Scotsman Online Sep 6 2004 5:16PM GMT"
Auditor conflicts remain prevalent
From: c.moreover.com
"Chicago Tribune Sep 6 2004 10:41AM GMT"
Auditors need mandatory rotation
From: c.moreover.com
"DAWN Group Sep 6 2004 5:57AM GMT"
A happy reunion HS Batch '71 from Ateneo, PWC and ICC
From: c.moreover.com
"Mindanao Times Sep 6 2004 5:43AM GMT"
Ernst & Young Faces Inquiry in Britain
From: c.moreover.com
"New York Times Sep 6 2004 3:39AM GMT"
UK manufacturers 'in good shape'
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"UK factories enjoyed a surge in new orders over the summer, but high oil prices weighed on the service sector, surveys suggest."
Hurricane losses may reach $10bn
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"Hurricane Frances could cause between $2bn and $10bn in insured losses in the US, experts predict as the storm pummels Florida."
Libya outlines oil contract plans
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"Libya moves ahead with plans to modernise its oil industry and holds talks with representatives from global companies in Tripoli."
Japanese firms step up spending
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"Japanese firms' spending on new plants and equipment jumps by a healthy 10.7% in the second quarter, the Ministry of Finance finds."
US recovery 'not helping workers'
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"The benefits of the US recovery are not trickling through to many working families, a report from an American think tank claims."
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."
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: mortgages, auto loans, credit cards, home equity products and certificates of deposit."
Home remodeling: 20 million Americans can't be wrong
From: www.bankrate.com
"Some 20 million American homeowners will take on home improvement jobs this year. Not all will end happily. Here are valuable tips to assure success."
Interest Rate Roundup
From: www.bankrate.com
"Home equity loans buck the trend, drift downward."
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"
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