Income Tax Deductions and Credits Primer Ninth Installment
The ninth article guides itemized deductions versus standard deduction for 1953 filers. It explains charitable contributions limits, deductible interest on home loans, and which taxes qualify. It also advises using Form 1040 schedules, tracking receipts, and estimating taxes when records are sparse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard A. Mullens
NEA
Uncle Sam
Internal Revenue
Owen
Ternal Revenue Service
Deduction Rules for Charitable Contributions Listed
A guide lists organizations whose donations are deductible for 1953 returns. It notes you may deduct cash or fair value up to 20 percent of line Item 4 on Form 1040 and includes groups such as American Cancer Society American Red Cross Boy Scouts and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Cancer Society
American Red Cross Boy Scouts
Community Chests
Girl Scouts
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Salvation Army
Tax primer Q A guidance on deductions and gifts
A 1953 tax primer explains deducting sales tax food costs and interest on a mortgage. It clarifies that gifts to individuals are not deductible and advises itemizers to separate interest and taxes from mortgage payments for deduction purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pri
Canasta Rules Clash with Wild Cards and Discards
Jacoby says there is no universal answer for impossible canasta rules and urges players to adapt rules to avoid jams. He recounts a case of three wilds with no discard and compares fixes to a stalled traffic law. He suggests allowing a wild discard when only wilds remain and encourages humor over anger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswald Jacoby
NEA
Canasta Club
New York
Jacoby
Anyoe
Canasta
Lem
Street Markings To Be Green
South Boston plans to paint street markings green for Evacuation Day parade with St Patrick’s Day festivities. Residents say streets will feature green decor reflecting the largely Irish community presence and celebrations.
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Boston
St. Patrick's
White Street
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United Jewish Appeals Veterans Organizations
Young Men's and
Young Women's Christian and Hebrew Associations
Ky. E. Ye
MD. Oe
Mass
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N.D
Miss
Ohio
Mont
Okla
Jacoby On
Iee
Teletronix
R Westinghouse Television
Westinghouse
Westinghouse Capri
Archie Newton
Eletron IX
Sherman Aycoth
Main ST
High Point, N. C
Pettiskirt
Bart Best
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