Tax preparer penalties rise as clients demand accountability
In South Carolina the IRS penalties against negligent or fraudulent preparers rose near threefold to 280 last year. A Columbia man sues his 1988 return preparer for failing to transfer income to the 1040, leading to underpayment penalties. The Five Points firm April Tax Service disputes the claim, saying it no longer offers guarantees.
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Monday Puzzle Missing In Aiken Standard
The Monday crossword was omitted from the Aiken Standard edition. Readers are told the puzzle appears on Page 7A with Monday clues and on Page 6B with Tuesday answers, and an apology for the inconvenience is issued.
Letter to America Folk Song Calls Leaders to Heal
Beverly Taylor Psomas writes a folk song urging Congress to stop bickering and serve the country. The 20 line piece, titled A Letter to America, stresses unity and patriotic action, with family support from Betty Taylor of 133 Cooper Drive near New Ellenton.
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Preparations Continue for Third Jewel of Aiken Triple Crown
The Aiken Mile Track hosts the third leg of the Aiken Triple Crown on Saturday with 106 horses from 10 stables wintering in Aiken. Races open at 10 AM with post time at 1 PM. admission is 5 dollars for adults, 2 dollars for children, and free for under six. USC Aiken and USCPA Pacers Club sponsor the event at the city owned track off Banks Mill Road.
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Aiken Youth Correctional Center Lease Extended by Council
The Aiken City Council unanimously extended the lease on the Aiken Youth Correctional Center to January 1, 1994. Rent rises from 4000 to 4800 dollars monthly, with a heated debate over a proposed 6000 dollar payment. The 219 inmates await a new $14.3 million facility near Trenton scheduled for 1994, else the center may stay open month to month.
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Aiken Considers Tougher Animal Ordinances
City council weighs a proposal to strengthen pet laws including annual licenses. Spayed or neutered pets would require a $5 fee while unaltered animals face a $15 license. The ordinance, drafted by the Animal Control Advisory Committee, appears in the work session notes.
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Aiken center lease sparks debate on job losses
The council debated closing the Aiken center and the potential loss of about 100 jobs if the lease is not extended with a rate increase. Hagan warned of displacement if the facility is shut down.
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Boy Boom at Self Memorial Childbirth Center
Greenwood The Childbirth Center at Self Memorial Hospital welcomed 21 consecutive male births in March, a record chain ending with a girl born March 19. Spokesman Dan Branyon and nurse Millie Sexton described the unusual run and noted a rise in fraternal twins.
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South Carolina Moves Toward New State Tests
More educators and lawmakers say SC tests exceed needs and new exams are needed to measure applying knowledge. Over 250000 students face the annual standardized tests as districts explore portfolios and multiple measures, with pilots under way and a 17-state coalition pushing reforms.
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Barbara Nielsen
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Marsha DeLain
State Department of Education
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