Taxpayers rush early filing as refunds rise and e filing grows
Tax preparation remains complex with many relying on professionals, though early filing rises amid higher unemployment and larger refunds. IRS data show 26.4 million returns filed by mid February, electronic filing up 58 percent to 6.2 million, and 122,000 South Carolinians using a program to file federal and state returns together.
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From bunker Greenspan would lead Fed after nuclear disaster
In Culpeper Virginia an underground Fed center built in 1969 could serve as a crisis hub to restart the economy after a nuclear attack. Alan Greenspan would move 70 miles from Washington to oversee operations in a 140000 square foot shelter housing 550 people for 30 days with its own wells generators and protected by strict access.
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Midland Elevator Wheat and grain prices lead at Midland Lawrence
Morning market report lists Midland Elevator Lawrence quotes with wheat at 4.26, corn 2.54, rye 4.37 and soybeans 5.64 per bushel. Livestock prices show mixed cattle and hogs with steers 74.90 to 76.00 for 988 to 1300 lb, heifers 75.00 at 1088 lb, cows 46.00 to 58.00, bulls 62.75 to 69.25, hogs 41.00 to 41.50 for 280-270 lb, and varying lighter weights around 32.50 to 41.25.
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GM earnings hit stocks as markets open lower
New York traders mixed over GM results and plant closures. Dow Jones tumbled to 3274.82, volume 87.23 million. NYSE composite down 0.22 to 227.24. AMEX down 1.68 to 411.27. GM posted 1991 net loss of 4.5 billion, including 2.5 billion in Q4. Ford, Chrysler also fell. Apple rose 1% on speech command tech news.
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