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10-17-2004 Headlines for: Taxes |  |
Tax Talk: Oprah's gift produces taxes
From: www.bankrate.com
"Even though the talk show diva's fans didn't expect to get new cars, our tax expert says each audience member gets a tax bill in addition to a vehicle."
What your charitable style says about you
From: www.bankrate.com
"Just how do you approach donating to good causes? Our quiz can give you an idea of what your giving style says about your outlook on life and money."
Tax Talk: Will a jointly-owned CD escape estate taxation?
From: www.bankrate.com
"Co-ownership of a CD will not necessarily shield the asset from possible federal estate taxes."
Tax Talk: Deducting a hot tub
From: www.bankrate.com
"You may be able to enjoy a nice whirlpool and know that the IRS helped cover the cost, if the treatment is medically necessary."
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."
State budget deal costs teachers money North County Times - North San Diego and Southwest Riverside County News
From: NewsTrove.com
"State officials have estimated that the tax break, known as the Teacher Retention Tax Credit, cost California about $180 million in revenue in 2003.
Conry said the loss of the tax credit amounts to a tax hike for teachers.
He said it's ironic that with "all the discussion coming out of Sacramento about how they could perform miracles, closing the (state) deficit without raising taxes . they chose one group of citizens in California (teachers) and raised taxes on them."
Bush pounds Kerry on security, taxes
From: NewsTrove.com
"With 27 electoral votes, Florida is once again playing a pivotal role in a presidential election. Bush spent nearly the entire day in the state with stops in Sunrise, West Palm Beach and Daytona Beach.
"We're here to ask for your vote and your help," Bush told a cheering crowd at Sound Advice Amphitheatre at the fairgrounds in suburban West Palm Beach. "It's time to go to your friends and neighbors and tell them that we have a duty in this country to vote."
Standing on stage with his wife, first lady Laura Bush, and his brother, Gov."
Candidates speak to the voters
From: NewsTrove.com
"2nd Middlesex & Norfolk includes Framingham, Natick, Ashland, Holliston, Hopkinton, Medway and Franklin
James Coffey, Republican
Our education system needs to be reformed. Politicians speak of changing the funding formula, but only tinker around the edges, getting little results. The formula remains the same, and we're not getting our fair share. I will fight to change that.
We also need to go beyond increasing the funding to make our schools better."
How will vote affect your finances?
From: NewsTrove.com
"President Bush and Democratic nominee John Kerry have distinctly
different ideas about issues that affect your pocketbook.
From taxes and health insurance to Social Security and retirement,
bread-and-butter issues have become dominant in the election campaign.
Here's how the candidates stand:
Income Taxes
Bush: Mr. Bush, who got his tax cut plan extended through passage
of the Working Families Tax Relief Act of 2004, will seek to make those
tax breaks stick permanently.
The tax reductions, which Mr."
It's that time again
From: NewsTrove.com
"We hate to do this, we really do. How many tax-related editorials can we write? But this week's request from council that staff gun for a zero-per cent tax increase in next year's budget deserves some scrutiny.
It's been mere months since the last tug-of-war with this year's City budget finally wrapped up. During a series of meetings at City Hall this spring, some councillors asked for no increase to taxes. We squeaked by with an increase of just over five per cent, so neither side was really happy.
The City's director of finance, Rudy Huisman, has recommended an increase not exceeding 3.5 per cent for the 2005 budget."
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EU Big Five To Tackle Immigration Differences
From: c.moreover.com
"Deutsche Welle Oct 17 2004 11:29AM GMT"
Suspected Assasins Murder Kwara Education Board Accountant
From: c.moreover.com
"Nigeria Guardian Oct 17 2004 4:28AM GMT"
European stock markets face rough water over new accounting standard
From: c.moreover.com
"Turkish Press Oct 17 2004 3:36AM GMT"
Accountancy profession discussed
From: c.moreover.com
"DAWN Group Oct 16 2004 11:40PM GMT"
Greenspan plays down oil burden
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"Fed chief Alan Greenspan says energy prices are not yet a major economic threat, as oil touches $55 a barrel in New York."
US retail sales are bouncing back
From: news.bbc.co.uk
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US retail sales beat expectations in September, easing worries of an economic slowdown but industrial output falls short of forecasts."
WTO sugar ruling sparks EU appeal
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"The EU is to appeal against a World Trade Organisation ruling that its sugar subsidies breach world trade rules."
China pressures Putin on pipeline
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"The Russian president continues his visit to China, amid frustration over failure to agree a new oil pipeline."
Yukos unit may be sold for $4bn
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"Yukos' future is thrown into fresh doubt amid reports that Russia is planning to sell 77% of its key oil production unit for $4bn by the end of November."
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."
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."
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