Taxes: Early filing urged for residents and insurers
North Augusta attorney Arthur Shealy advises residents to gather W-2s 1099s 1095-As and prepare payments for property medical and charitable deductions. The IRS begins accepting returns January 19 with April 18 deadline extended by Emancipation Day. Liberty Tax’s Tena Meermans says to start gathering information to beat the rush and speed processing.
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Penalty for Uninsured Grows with 2016 Timeline
Meermans and Shealy warn of stiff penalties for without health coverage. The past due 2015 sign up deadline affects filers. Fines reach 325 per adult and 162.50 per child or 2 percent of income, capped at 975 per family, with Jan 31 deadline for 2017 avoidance. For 2016 violators, 695 per adult and 347.50 per child or 2.5 percent, cap 2085 per household.
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Aiken teen delivers King Day speech on educational equity
Aiken High School junior Frelicia Tucker spoke at the South Carolina Statehouse King Day event on the theme education equity. She urged action to close racial disparities in schools, citing Brown v. Board and quoting Martin Luther King Jr. as she challenged unequal learning opportunities.
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USC Aiken Martin Luther King Day of Service
USC Aiken students observe MLK Jr Day with a Day of Service filling care packages as the song Glory from Selma plays in the Business and Education building. The event marks the holiday with community help and multiple programs planned through the week.
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