Experts urge early figuring on W-4 and 1986 tax season
Tax pros urge filing early due to new W-4 form and tax law. IRS reports heavy call volume and longer answers as taxpayers rush to meet the April 15 deadline. With W-2s arriving by Jan 31, taxpayers are advised to prepare now to avoid errors and penalties amid a historically busy season.
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Ruth Rothbacker
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Ms. Rothbacher
Rothbacher
Charles Mills
Kansas City
Mills
H&r Block Inc
Nancy Anderson
Anderson
Estelle Tunley
Scripps Howard News Service
SHNS
Moving expenses may be deductible for 1986 relocations
Taxpayers who changed job locations in 1986 can deduct certain moving expenses on their tax returns. Deductions cover house hunting trips, disposing of the old home, temporary living costs, moving goods, and travel to the new home. To qualify, expenses must meet distance and time tests and be closely related to starting work.
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Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Social Security Benefits May Be Taxable Income
High income taxpayers who received social security or tier 1 railroad retirement benefits in 1986 may owe federal income tax on part of their benefits. As much as one half of benefits may be taxable if combined income exceeds base amounts of 25000 for singles or separate filers and 32000 for joint filers.
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Internal Revenue Service
IRS
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L Financial & Business. Consultants, Inc
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Lee Lockhart
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Gilmore Insurance
Mm McHee
P.O. Box
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Destin Loan Office
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Destin Savings Bank
Destin, Florida