New tax law may shift year end planning for families
Tax experts warn Congress changes affect year end strategies, with credits for first and second year college students and lifetime learning credits starting in 1998. Capital gains rates may vary by holding period, influencing when to realize losses or gains. Delaying income or accelerating deductible spending remains key, with Roth IRA rules expanding next year and the overall planning focus on maximizing after tax value.
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Decline in Small Car Sales Across Major Makers
DETROIT AP Americans shift toward sport utility vehicles and trucks, with Ford Contour sales down 13 percent in 11 months of 1997 and GM Saturn down 10 percent. Plymouth Neon down 19 percent, Dodge Neon down 15 percent, Chevrolet Prizm and Metro down 23 and 38 percent, Mercury Tracer down 10 percent. Incentives are needed for many small models to move.
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