Widow loses dual benefits under Social Security and pension
Emphasis is given to federal programs over state rules. Readers inquire about Social Security and Railroad Retirement entitlements for widows, veterans’ preference for civil service, and property deeds. Answers clarify that widow's Social Security may be reduced by Railroad Retirement, and future Social Security eligibility depends on own work credits. veterans’ preference applies only to eligible spouses. road access and deed transfer issues are explained with steps to re register ownership and seek survivorship rights.
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Pennsylvania Action Line
Pennsylvania
Front St
Harrisburg
Pal
Pennsylvania Ilroad
Johnstown A
D.M.S
Hom
Pennsylvania Civil Service Commission
Readers' Recipes sought by Delaware County Daily Times
County readers are invited to submit favorite recipes to the Delaware County Daily Times. Include a recent photo or image, full mailing address, and a daytime phone number for verification.
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Delaware County Daily Times
Mildred Ave
Primos
Tax tips on life insurance, IRAs and net operating losses
The article explains that life insurance proceeds are not federally income taxable but may be part of the insured's estate for estate tax unless incidents of ownership are transferred to a spouse. It notes penalties for early IRA withdrawals, rules on transferring accounts, and the carryforward period for net operating losses. It invites readers to send questions for future columns.
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Wyoming County
Susquehanna County
Fegley
William H. Fegley Jr
P.C. Coe Public Accountants
Meet Meeting
Tax Deductions for New Home Purchases
A home purchase year can yield deductions from settlement costs. Keep the settlement sheet. you may claim real estate taxes paid during the year and mortgage interest paid to the lender. Bring the document to a tax preparer for exact figures and guidance.
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Gregory T. Prete
J.K. Rutledge A
Asking the Lawyer Which Home Expenses Are Not Deductible
The piece lists items clearly not deductible such as transfer taxes fire insurance fees survey fees title fees water and sewer taxes and prepayment penalty fees paid by the seller on early mortgage payoff. It also suggests checking with the tax preparer about credits under the Energy Tax Act of 1978 for insulation windows doors weatherization and energy-saving thermostats.
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