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Tips for making the most out of tax filing season
Gather your W-2, charitable receipts and investments statements—tax season is here. There are a few bright spots for filers, such as a bigger standard deduction for some homeowners and one last chance to claim a tax rebate if you didn't get one...Tags: Tribune Co., National Government, Government, Social Security, Family
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Switzerland declines invitation to US Senate hearing on tax havens, official says
BERN, Switzerland (AP) — The Swiss government said Sunday it will not attend a U.S. Senate hearing on tax havens — an apparent protest against a U.S. lawsuit aimed at forcing banking giant UBS AG to hand over data on tens of thousands of...Tags: UBS AG, Trials, United States, State Budgets, Justice System
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Should you lend them money?
With banks being so tightfisted these days, you may find more friends or relatives falling on hard times and turning to you for a loan. Should you do it? Your loan could prevent a loved one's foreclosure, bankruptcy or other dire fate. You'd be a hero....Tags: Credit and Debt, Owings Mills, State Budgets
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Price of oil may rebound despite sour global economy; Free fillable IRS tax forms available online
Some see oil prices set to rebound Just seven months ago a barrel of crude oil hit a record $145. It has since tumbled to under $34 and is now trading at close to a five-year low. Is it time to pull your portfolio up to the pump and say "fill 'er up?"...Tags: CBS Corp., Exxon Mobil Corporation, Energy Saving, Whole Foods Market, Consumer Electronics Industry
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Tax Planning Can Help To Maximize Stimulus Benefits
Associated PressWhatever your situation, whether you work or are unemployed, the government has something for you in the $787 billion stimulus package. And there are extra benefits to help compensate for some of those major life expenses, such as a house or a car, and...Tags: Personal Income, H&R; Block Incorporated, Woodland Hills, Credit and Debt, Barack Obama
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Financial Straits? Avoid Ploys
When the economy falters, it's prime time for ploys that say they help consumers out of money messes. Consumer Reports recently cited some troublesome offers being promoted. Their financial fine print could leave consumers in worse shape than before. 1....Tags: Consumers, Financial and Business Services, Mortgages, Credit and Debt
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Tax Preparation In No Uncertain Terms
The array of tax-related terms that accompany the tax-filing season can prove, well, taxing. Several websites, however, provide glossaries that break down the jargon at tax return time. Bankrate •http://tinyurl.com/bankrate0222 Provides tax...Tags: Bankrate Incorporated, State Budgets
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Tax assistance offered
Community Action Council in partnership with AARP, the IRS, and the Howard County Department of Citizen Services' Office on Aging has begun providing free tax assistance services to qualified Howard County residents. Service, available at the...Tags: Basketball
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Social Security Statement helps you save
More than 100 national groups and hundreds of local organizations are participating in America Saves Week, which takes place from today to March 1. Social Security is proud to be one of them. For years, we have been encouraging Americans to plan and save...Tags: Soccer, Local Authority, Retirement, Wages and Pensions, Social Security
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Getting The Most From The Housing Credit
Now that Congress has fixed the crucial flaw in last year's home-purchase tax credit, who will be able to make use of the new and improved version? And what about timing: How long do buyers have to find a house and close the deal to qualify? These are...Tags: Energy Saving, National Government, Government, Mortgages, Homes
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Go online or call for your 1099
With tax season well on its way, millions of taxpayers are busy gathering all the forms and documents needed to file federal, state and local tax returns. It is important to remember that some people who receive Social Security may have to pay taxes on...Tags: Retirement, Wages and Pensions, Social Security, State Budgets, Hearing Impairment
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Propane, Pro Gain: Roush Performance Pushes Propane - The Other Alternative Fuel
MotorTrend MagazineThere's plenty of noise being made about alternative-fuel vehicles these days, but gas-electric hybrids, hydrogen, and T. Boone Pickens's favorite, natural gas cars, are hogging the spotlight. Roush Performance is backing a different green-energy horse:...
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