Tax Rules On Home Medical Improvements Evolve
Sylvia Porter warns taxpayers that IRS agents can misinterpret deductions. She notes a 1959 ruling allowing medical expense deductions for permanent home improvements if they do not raise property value, confirmed in 1959 and 1960 rulings, and details a reader’s 1959 deduction potential.
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New York
Internal Revenue Service
U. S. Treasury
Treasury
Filvin Porter
Topnotch
IRS
City Sets Bid Notice For Cedar River Avenue Improvements
The council announces plans for public improvements along First Avenue Cedar River area with concrete work, manholes, and sewer lines. Plans by Green & Co Engineers are on file. bids due after publication with corporate surety and performance maintenance terms.
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Menhole
Gienbrook
First Avenue
Apor Satel
Comeneine
Inom
Cedar River
Arene
Enlenes
Tsi Ste Tans
Weer
Award R. Green Co
Greengineering Siding
Cedar Rapids
Owa
Plana
Tax tips mixup shows IRS news lag and outdated rules
A reader recounts how a doctor advised allergy precautions for her child and a deduction for home improvements. An IRS official cited an outdated regulation, causing confusion about deductibility and value. The columnist urges patience as a large agency struggles to disseminate timely updates.
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Jimmy Harleoch
Treasury
Mrs. L.S.A
Mrs.l.s.a
Foreign Aircraft at Third Moscow Field Opens
Planes from several European capitals landed for the first time Wednesday at Sheremetyevo airport, Moscow’s third field. Built about a year ago, it was initially used for domestic flights. The field lies about 16 miles from the city. Aeroflot planes will depart to 21 countries, with as many as 20 foreign airliners handled daily.
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Moscow
Sheremetyevosirport
Aeroflot
Sheremetyevo
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