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10-10-2004 Headlines for: Taxes |  |
Tax Talk: Cosmetic surgery not FSA eligible
From: www.bankrate.com
"The IRS has strict rules regarding use of spending account money and, says our expert, purely cosmetic procedures aren't on the allowable list."
Tax Talk: Tax-deductible home remodeling
From: www.bankrate.com
"Medically necessary changes to your home might provide you a tax break."
Tax Talk: Deducting points paid on an old loan
From: www.bankrate.com
"You still get to deduct points paid when you refinance. But, notes our expert, in most cases the tax break must be spread out over the life of the new loan."
Tax Talk: No double dipping on medical tax breaks
From: www.bankrate.com
"You cannot claim a deduction for an amount that you did not claim as income, such as pretax health insurance payments."
5 ways to stretch your paycheck
From: www.bankrate.com
"Hang on to more of your salary with these tips."
Graham goes to bat for DeMint in new ad
From: NewsTrove.com
"U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham is wading into the tax brouhaha between Republican Senate nominee Jim DeMint and Democrat Inez Tenenbaum.
Graham is featured in a new ad endorsing DeMint, who is advocating a 23 percent national sales tax and has called for abolishing the Internal Revenue Service.
In the ad, Graham stops short of endorsing either proposal, saying he was with DeMint on his proposal to “reform the IRS.”
DeMint’s plan has provided fodder for the Tenenbaum campaign, which has spent weeks hammering him in ads, press releases and public appearances."
The Daily News Online
From: NewsTrove.com
"The two candidates quarreled aggressively over the war in Iraq, jobs, education, health care, abortion, the environment, cheaper drugs and tort reform at a town-hall session 25 days before the election. Just over 90 minutes, they fielded 18 questions from a select audience of uncommitted voters.
Bush said that if Kerry were president, Saddam Hussein "would still be in power." The senator replied: "Not necessarily be in power ."
After stumbling in the first debate with a scowling performance, Bush sought to regain his footing, reassure Republicans and throw Kerry on the defensive."
Walcher finds Iraq has roused voters
From: NewsTrove.com
"Voters know that Nov. 2 is quickly approaching - just ask Greg Walcher, who spent an hour at Pueblo's North Side Wal-Mart on Wednesday, handing out literature and trying to talk to voters.
"That debate last night? It was like watching a wise old man talking to a little boy in his lap," one Pueblo trucker told Walcher emphatically, referring to Tuesday night's televised debate between Vice President Dick Cheney and Sen. John Edwards. "This ticket of (Sen. John) Kerry and Edwards scares me when it comes to the war in Iraq."
The president strikes back - The Washington Times: Editorials/OP-ED - October 10, 2004
From: NewsTrove.com
"How quickly the winds of fortune change in American presidential politics. The best that can be said of Sen. John Kerry's performance at Friday night's presidential debate is that it was identical to his previous performance in Florida: steady, articulate and entirely confounding. President Bush, it is widely believed, was off his game during the first debate. While this was indeed unfortunate for his campaign, the country lost a valuable opportunity to hear two radically opposing viewpoints on U.S. foreign policy. In St."
Candidates speak out at La Grange forum
From: NewsTrove.com
"About 170 people filled the fair pavilion at the Fayette County Fairgrounds to hear the candidates speak. In addition, the forum was broadcast live on KVLG/KBUK radio.
Candidates or their representatives participating in the forum included the Democratic and Republican candidates running for the U.S. Congress, District 15; state representative, District 17; sheriff; tax assessor-collector; Precinct 1 commissioner; Precinct 3 commissioner; and Precinct 1 constable.
U.S. Congress, District 15:
Republican Michael Thamm, the former mayor of Cuero, owns his own plumbing business."
Get Your Business’ Message Across
From: context4.kanoodle.com
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Deloitte report on AIB will not be published
From: c.moreover.com
"Sunday Business Post Oct 10 2004 4:28AM GMT"
AIB overcharging report by Deloitte to remain secret
From: c.moreover.com
"Sunday Business Post Oct 10 2004 4:27AM GMT"
The new age accountant
From: c.moreover.com
"thestar.com.my Oct 9 2004 11:43PM GMT"
Adroit Deloitte
From: c.moreover.com
"Telegraph Oct 9 2004 11:10PM GMT"
Oil prices again reach new highs
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"Oil prices reach yet new record highs as supply concerns and strong global demand continue to place an upward pressure."
US jobs growth slows in September
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"The US created 96,000 jobs in September, a slowdown from the previous month, in the last major figures before November's election."
Boardroom pay rises gallop ahead
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"The disparity between the earnings of the UK's top directors and their staff is continuing to widen, a report finds."
Caviar producers cut exports
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"Caviar prices are set to rise after major producers of the luxury sturgeon roe delicacy agree to slash exports."
Left 'no threat' to Indian business
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"Indian Finance Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram seeks to allay foreign investor fears over the influence of communist parties on his government."
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."
How to hire a contractor
From: www.bankrate.com
"Remodeling or repairing your home is not something you do every day. Here's how to be selective when choosing a contractor."
Debt through history
From: www.bankrate.com
"Columbus set sail because Spain was desperate for new resources to help her pay off her debts. The explorer is just one example of how debt has influenced world events."
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."
Financing post-disaster home repairs
From: www.bankrate.com
"Hurricane season packed a mean punch on millions of family homes. Before tapping your home's equity to finance repairs, find out which type of loan will work best for you."
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