Obama proposes lifetime tax relief for seniors plan
Washington experts criticize Barack Obama's plan to exempt seniors earning under 50,000 from federal income tax claiming it primarily benefits asset rich retirees. Campaign says average 1,400 dollar cut for 7 million seniors and simpler returns, while analysts warn about a 50,000 dollar cliff and limited aid for the truly needy.
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Eat at Home to Cut Debt and Save Money
A practical guide urges eating at home to fight debt, outlining excuses for dining out, time tests, simple cooking tips, and cost-cutting strategies. It advises using convenience foods, cleanup habits, and slow cookers to ease weekday meals, stressing how quick home meals beat fast food for budgets.
US corporations largely avoid federal income taxes study says
A GAO report finds about two thirds of U S corporations paid no federal income taxes from 1998 to 2005 and 68 percent of foreign firms with U S operations also had no tax liability. The study notes losses and credits as reasons and does not name firms.
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