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10-12-2004 Headlines for: Taxes |  |
Donating your jalopy just got tougher
From: www.bankrate.com
"Your can still get a tax break for donating your old beater to charity, but new rules will make the deduction tougher to claim and possibly smaller."
'Hummer tax break' hammered
From: www.bankrate.com
"If your business auto is a sport utility vehicle, you can write off most of its cost -- but new tax rules sharply limit the deduction."
Tax Talk: Tax ID for an estate
From: www.bankrate.com
"The income that estate assets produce following a person's death must be reported on a separate tax return and require a separate tax ID number."
Tax law changes offer breaks, burdens
From: www.bankrate.com
"Among the changes in the just-passed corporate tax bill are some provisions that could help, and hurt, individual consumers: a deduction for sales taxes paid, stiffer rules on donating cars to charities and a cut in the popular SUV write-off."
State sales taxes now can cut your IRS bill
From: www.bankrate.com
"Taxpayers this year can claim state sales taxes on their federal returns."
ic Newcastle - Bushes survive a clawing
From: NewsTrove.com
"They are, however, already more successful. And they aren't finished yet.
Prescott Bush was a respected Connecticut senator in the mid-20th Century. His second son, George, outdid him, compiling a portfolio of senior government posts culminating in the presidency from 1989 to 1993. His eldest son, George, is threatening to outdo Pop and Grandpop by securing the premier achievement of American political life, a two-term presidency.
Meanwhile, the president's brother, Florida governor Jeb Bush, awaits his own run at the White House, probably in 2008. Truly a case of waiting ages for a Bush and then three coming along at once."
SIN - Sooner Information Network - Daily Content
From: NewsTrove.com
"This comment goes to Chris Walters whose stupidity amazes me:
First of all, abortion: The main reason Kerry disagrees with the partial abortion laws Bush wants is because it does not take into consideration complications with the woman's health. Sometimes women have a partial abortion because if they go through with the birth, there are serious health risks, or maybe they could ever DIE. Although it is probably hard to give up a baby, most of the women that have this procedure have to make that choice for their own lives. You can think that partial abortion is a murder, but maybe making it absolutely illegal is murder as well."
Kerry and Bush More Aggressive in Second Round of Debates
From: NewsTrove.com
"With less than a month to go before the election, President George W. Bush and Sen. John Kerry faced off for a second time in a town-hall style debate that was at once more aggressive and less formal than their last meeting.
The initial questions focused on Iraq. The day after the chief U.S. arms inspector reported that Saddam Hussein did not have weapons of mass destruction or the means to manufacture them, Bush defended his decision to invade Iraq. "We didn't find out he didn't have weapons until we got there," he said."
Capitol Hill Blue: Bill Packed With Special Interest Tax Breaks Heads for Bush
From: NewsTrove.com
"Lawmakers hope the bill will end punitive EU tariffs that have been imposed against some U.S. goods since March. The tariffs, which started at 5 percent, have been rising monthly and now stand at 12 percent.
The legislation, approved on a vote of 69-17, would repeal those illegal export subsidies and lower taxes rates for domestic manufacturers to 32 percent from the top corporate rate of 35 percent. Backers said the move would help U.S. manufacturing, which has lost millions of jobs in the last few years.
The bill also includes a $10 billion industry-financed buyout for tobacco farmers."
Capitol Hill Blue: Candidates Swap Attacks on Credibility
From: NewsTrove.com
"In a traditional political "he said/he said" game, President Bush Democratic challenger John Kerry flunked "the credibility test" in their testy second debate, but Kerry charged Bush failed to face reality or admit mistakes.
The day after the second of three face-to-face debates between the White House rivals, both candidates were upbeat about their showing. Bush was sharper and more aggressive than in last week's lackluster performance, while the first polls gave the Massachusetts senator a slight edge in the debate."
Alamo Capital - Snapshot Stock Alerts
From: context4.kanoodle.com
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BakBone Software Announces End of Relationship With KPMG LLP
From: c.moreover.com
"Stockhouse Canada Oct 12 2004 8:52PM GMT"
Tax bill closes - and opens - loopholes
From: c.moreover.com
"MSNBC Oct 12 2004 6:47PM GMT"
Ernst & Young chairman appointed hospitals chief
From: c.moreover.com
"The Standard Oct 12 2004 6:38PM GMT"
EZCorp hires BDO Seidman as accounting firm
From: c.moreover.com
"bizjournals.com Oct 12 2004 5:36PM GMT"
Millions face pensions hardship
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"More than 12 million working people are not saving enough for their retirement, a major report into pensions says."
Oil prices hit by profit-taking
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"Profit-takers curb the relentless rise of oil prices on the US market, pushing prices down from new record highs above $54."
Markets upbeat on Australia vote
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"Share prices in Sydney are boosted by hopes of a fresh round of economic liberalisation, following the re-election of Australian prime minister John Howard."
UK inflation rate fall continues
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"The UK's inflation rate fell in September, thanks in part to a fall in the price of airfares, increasing the chance that interest rates will be kept on hold."
Strikers holding firm in Nigeria
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"Many Nigerian shops and offices remain closed on the second day of a general strike, called over fuel price hikes."
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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