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09-24-2004 Headlines for: Taxes |  |
Tax Talk: Deduction limits on HELOC interest
From: www.bankrate.com
"Whether you can write off this interest depends on how much you borrow and what you use the money for."
IRS offers tax relief to disaster victims
From: www.bankrate.com
"Having where you live declared a federal disaster area is never a good thing. But such a designation could help you get much-needed cash a bit more quickly."
4 phases of recovering from disaster
From: www.bankrate.com
"Step-by-step guide for getting assistance to help put your life, home and family back together after a disaster."
Tax Talk: Pre-job expenses not FSA eligible
From: www.bankrate.com
"You can't use flexible spending account money to pay for expenses incurred before you were hired by the company that offers the FSA."
Tax Talk: Letting Uncle Sam know about foreign holdings
From: www.bankrate.com
"All U.S. citizens and residents are required to report foreign bank accounts by June 30 to the Treasury Department."
East Bay Newspapers
From: NewsTrove.com
"PORTSMOUTH - It may be open land, but it's not open space. The Portsmouth Tax Assessment Board of Review Tuesday rejected a request from the Carnegie Abbey Club Ltd. and The Order of St. Benedict for tax relief under the state's Farm, Forest and Open Space Act.
Carnegie officials wanted their golf course property deemed "open space" to reap the act's tax benefits, but the board concluded it didn't come close to meeting the act's requirements. The vote was an affirmation of an earlier decision by Portsmouth Tax Assessor David E. Dolce."
Alaska Digest
From: NewsTrove.com
"Kids days programs will resume Oct. 9. Programs will start at 11 a.m. and last one hour. They will meet inside the visitor's center. Children ages 4 to 7 are invited to attend. It is requested that a parent or guardian accompany the child.
For further information, contact the center at 789-0097.
Five aboard missing plane identified
SITKA - Searchers on Wednesday traced the possible flight paths of a missing floatplane that carried five people, including a Washington state labor leader and his twin brother.
Coast Guard officials identified the five as Jim Murphy, his twin Joe Murphy, Jerry Balmer, Dick Conig and pilot Eric Johnson."
IN FLORIDA STOP, KERRY HAMMERS BUSH ON HEALTH CARE POLICY JOINS EDWARDS ON CAMPAIGN TRAIL IN KEY STATE
From: NewsTrove.com
"Copyright 2004 Globe Newspaper Company The Boston Globe September 22, 2004, Wednesday THIRD EDITION NATIONAL/FOREIGN; Pg. A7 718 words IN FLORIDA STOP, KERRY HAMMERS BUSH ON HEALTH CARE POLICYJOINS EDWARDS ON CAMPAIGN TRAIL IN KEY STATE By Glen Johnson, Globe Staff JACKSONVILLE, Fla. John F. Kerry returned to politically crucial Florida yesterday after a monthlong absence caused by three hurricanes that devastated parts of the state and told supporters that President Bush has failed to help the 45 million Americans without health insurance and is misleading voters about his proposal to address the problem."
Campaign Roundup: Kerry, Bush argue on Social Security
From: NewsTrove.com
"Copyright 2004 AFX News Limited AFX.COM September 22, 2004 Wednesday ECONOMIC NEWS 499 words Campaign Roundup: Kerry, Bush argue on Social Security WASHINGTON - Democratic presidential challenger John Kerry on Wednesday attacked President Bush's proposal to create private, individual Social Security accounts as a "rip-off" that would short-change seniors and enrich financial services firms.The proposal, a key element of Bush's proposed "ownership society" platform, would allow younger workers to divert some of their Social Security payroll taxes into voluntary, private, individual accounts that could be invested in the stock market."
"RFE/RL Caucasus Report"
From: NewsTrove.com
"Prime Minister Zurab Zhvania announced on 5 June an impending reshuffle of the government officials responsible for defense, security, and crime. That move is apparently intended to serve at least two key purposes: to galvanize Georgia's efforts to achieve NATO membership and to stamp out petty corruption and inefficiency within the Interior Ministry."
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South Africa: Auditor-General Declares SARS Financially Sound
From: c.moreover.com
"AllAfrica.com Sep 24 2004 3:40PM GMT"
US Congress Approves Extension of Popular Tax Cuts
From: c.moreover.com
"VOA Sep 24 2004 2:40PM GMT"
Congress Extends Tax Relief for 'Working Families'
From: c.moreover.com
"CNS News Sep 24 2004 1:48PM GMT"
US Congress set to extend family tax cuts
From: c.moreover.com
"SABC Sep 24 2004 12:22PM GMT"
IMF warns on global house prices
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"The International Monetary Fund warns that rising interest rates in some of the world's biggest economies may slow the global economy and house price growth."
Kenya finally to get IMF loan
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has backed a $35m ( 19m) loan to Kenya, with the loan scheduled for December, seven months later than expected."
French budget to control deficit
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"French finance minister Nicolas Sarkozy unveils a budget with a promise to bring the deficit under control and high-profile tax breaks."
US Fed increases rates to 1.75%
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"The US Federal Reserve raises interest rates to 1.75%, the third rise this year, indicating a recovery in the world's largest economy is on track."
Global foreign investment falls
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"Foreign investment levels decline in 2003, a UN report reveals, but there are signs of recovery - especially among developing nations."
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."
Home equity vs. refinancing your mortgage
From: www.bankrate.com
"Home equity loan or a total refi of your mortgage, what's best for you? Here are the key factors to consider when making your decision."
Home equity loans: Fixed-rate loan vs. line of credit
From: www.bankrate.com
"You've decided to consolidate your debt with a home equity loan, but should you go with a fixed rate loan or an adjustable rate line of credit?"
Borrowing from family
From: www.bankrate.com
"It's uncomfortable, but sometimes it's your only option. Here's how to get a loan from a relative without turning the family tree into kindling."
4 phases of recovering from disaster
From: www.bankrate.com
"Step-by-step guide for getting assistance to help put your life, home and family back together after a disaster."
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