IRS ends long distance tax and refunds details through 2006
The IRS outlines refunds for the 3 percent federal long distance excise tax paid between February 28, 2003, and August 1, 2006. Taxpayers may claim a standard refund on line 71 of Form 1040 or itemize via Form 8913 for actual amounts, with specifics for individuals and businesses including forms and eligible service types.
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Ice scrapers vie to melt windshield woes and ice
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Rebalancing investments time horizons and goals
The piece advises splitting money into multiple portfolios for distinct goals such as retirement college down payment or a vacation home Each goal has a time horizon and risk tolerance guiding asset mix Stocks generally suit long term goals while bonds and cash cushion risk Use asset allocation calculators to project chances of reaching each goal and compare potential returns and risks
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Rebalancing for multiple goals and tax efficiency
Jeff Brown explains allocating assets across accounts to meet targets when goals like retirement and college funds share one account. He advises separating by goal or applying a combined strategy, calculating per goal stock percentages and total stock exposure, while minimizing taxes by using tax sheltered plans and treating 401(k) and taxable accounts as one.
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