Taxpayers boost electronic filing pace this year
IRS data through February 11 show 1.2 million self filed returns online, double 1999 levels, with total electronic returns rising 10.2 percent to 14.7 million. Direct deposits reach 11.2 million refunds worth 26 billion, as 23.4 million income tax returns arrive and average refunds climb to 1,963. Deadline remains April 17.
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Too much of a good thing in Greenspan era economy
The piece discusses Alan Greenspan’s warnings on the uneven durability of good economic conditions. It notes productivity boosts may curb inflation only temporarily, with risks from rising margins, stock leverage, and corporate debt. It stresses the lack of precedent and the need for cautious outlook amid uncertain timing of any downturn.
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Choosing a financial adviser for your needs
The piece guides readers on selecting financial help, from CPAs and tax attorneys to brokers and planners. It emphasizes defining goals, comparing services, and checking qualifications, compensation, and client-fit, with tips from experts and links to industry groups.
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FCC Expands Phone Help for Disabled Nationwide Service
Regulators push broader accessibility for the phone network with a new nationwide speech to speech operator service. The FCC votes 5 0 to add a spoken relay and strengthens existing text telephone services with a 60 wpm minimum and Spanish language access. Carriers must offer by March 1 2001.
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Federal Communications Commission
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