Payment dispute and women's leadership studies discussed
A columnist advises a freelance grant writer that earning extra hours was valid and to formalize terms in writing. The piece also highlights two Committee of 200 studies showing modest gains for women in leadership and changing attitudes among teen girls toward business careers.
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Ultrasound helps match Angus bulls to customers
Iowa cattle producer Steve Swenka uses ultrasound to assess back fat and intramuscular fat in bulls before May deliveries. Mike Stanek of Stanek Ultra Sound Imaging Co. explains that ultrasound trims years from evaluation, saves costs, and improves consistency across herds.
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Tax return deadline and 10 filing tips for 2005
Mercury News outlines a Thursday deadline to postmark 2003 federal tax returns and offers 10 tips to ease filing. Review prior year items, determine if you must file, and consider refundable credits. Get organized and verify W-2 and 1099 accuracy to avoid errors.
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Mercury News
Tax filing tips to reduce errors this filing season
Guidance from the Associated Press on easing tax stress includes keeping IDs and names consistent with Social Security records, verifying W-2s and 1099s for stock activity, listing all SSNs including dependents and ex-spouses, and using updated software. It warns audits loom if returns clash with IRS data.
Tax help and resources on major tax sites
A roundup of online tax resources including the IRS TurboTax Yahoo Finance Tax Center and taxsites.com. Also notes Brentmark software Roth IRA guidance and mystockoptions com for compensation resources.
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