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10-11-2004 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."
• Managed and mutual accounts are similar
From: NewsTrove.com
"Question: My husband and I have a SEP IRA invested in B-shares mutual funds. We have just hit the $100,000 mark, and our adviser suggests that we move our money to a managed account. The penalty to move now is $3,000. If we wait two years, it will not cost us anything. It will also cost us 2 percent in fees to set up the account. Do you think we can recover the $3,000 after we move to the managed account? Do you believe that our money will grow faster in a managed account?
-- TERI
Answer: It sounds as if your financial adviser is very concerned about growing wealth."
Beatrice Daily Sun News Story
From: NewsTrove.com
"Senate Reaches Agreement on Corporate Tax
By JIM ABRAMS
WASHINGTON - The Senate, after a weekend of behind-the-scenes negotiations, struck a deal to allow passage of a sweeping corporate tax bill and spending measures for disaster relief and homeland security.
The agreement clears the way for the Senate to adjourn on Monday and hit the campaign trail following the lead of the House, which left town on Saturday until after the Nov. 2 elections.
The Senate's adjournment had been held up by Sens. Mary Landrieu, D-La.; Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, and Edward Kennedy, D-Mass."
Calendar - 2004-10-11 - Orlando Business Journal
From: NewsTrove.com
"The Technological Research and Development Authority and Florida/NASA Business Incubation Center are sponsoring a Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer workshop to help entrepreneurs get grants and contracts for technology-based product and service development. The workshop is scheduled for Oct. 20 at the Melbourne/Palm Bay Area Chamber of Commerce auditorium from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The workshop will provide an overview of programs in the morning session and will focus on strategies for obtaining and managing proposals during the afternoon session. Cost: $35, includes lunch. Registration ends Oct. 19."
Local politicians take on education, mass transit and prescription drugs
From: NewsTrove.com
"Rep. Roberta Willis, D-64, was not in attendance, instead attending an evening meeting of the Litchfield County Women's Network where she was presented with the "Woman of the Year" award.
Criticizing Connecticut's "punitive tax strategy of driving businesses out of our state," Lynch, a 34-year old Sharon resident, said he supports an approach of initiating additional business tax breaks as one means to fund the hire of new UConn faculty."
Calendar - 2004-10-11 - Orlando Business Journal
From: NewsTrove.com
"Finance
The Florida Venture forum presents the 14th annual Florida Venture Capital Conference Jan. 27-28 at the Orlando Omni Resort at ChampionsGate. The event includes workshops and seminars, as well as exhititor displays and guest speakers. Cost: $449 before Jan. 6, $499 thereafter. For more information, call (813) 335-8116 or visit www.floridaventureforum.org."
National Debt Collection
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Meeting to Unveil U.S. GAAP XBRL Tags Attended by SEC, FASB, Investors and Leading Company Representatives
From: c.moreover.com
"SmartPros Oct 11 2004 4:44AM GMT"
Accounting, public firms change auditing clients more frequently
From: c.moreover.com
"bizjournals.com Oct 11 2004 4:09AM GMT"
04-329 Victorian auditor resigns
From: c.moreover.com
"ASIC Oct 11 2004 3:37AM GMT"
Louisiana senator launches protest of major corporate tax bill
From: c.moreover.com
"USA Today Oct 11 2004 1:18AM GMT"
Oil prices set yet another record
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"Oil prices surge to fresh record highs in London, with Brent crude reaching the $50-a-barrel mark for the first time."
Singapore economy loses ground
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"Official figures show that Singapore's economy shrank over the summer, weighed down by soaring oil prices."
Poles jostle for new bank shares
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"Polish consumers rush to sign up for shares in the country's largest bank, scheduled to make its stock market debut next month."
House prices cool off in August
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"House price growth slowed in August, with London seeing the lowest increases in prices, government figures show."
Pension gap means 'stark choices'
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"Britons may have to work longer or save harder to pay for the UK's 57bn pensions shortfall, an independent report is expected to warn on Tuesday."
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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