Income Tax Tips For Elderly
The article explains 65 plus age exemptions and standard versus itemized deductions, noting a senior double personal exemption of 2400 for an elderly couple and extra allowances for blind individuals. It covers when to itemize, medical expense deductions, and tax treatment of pensions and welfare benefits.
Taxable pension rules and home sale profit guidance
The column explains that starting with the 36th monthly benefit pension income becomes taxable. It outlines exclusions on home sale profit up to $20,000 and partial taxation for higher sales, plus filing thresholds: $1,200 per person or $2,400 per couple for individuals or couples, and a $3,000 cap for 65 plus couples. Readers are invited to send questions to Martin E. Legal.
State's Attorney Attacks Bill On Ticket Fixing Law
Carroll County State's Attorney Bryan McIntire denounces Maryland House Bill 335 passed last week as encouraging and legalizing ticket fixing. He cites the bill allowing trial magistrates to alter verdicts or sentences within ten days after judgment due to error or mistake.
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Magistrate's Authority Restricted Until Legislature Acts
McIntire warns trial magistrate position remains political and urges legislative action to enumerate qualifications and raise standards before extending magistrate powers beyond circuit court judges. The issue involves placing defendants on probation without verdict and the scope of magistrate authority.
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Hopkins Professor Urges Withdrawal From Vietnam War
Dr Jer ome D Frank of Johns Hopkins University Medical School says the United States should pull out of South Viet Nam. In a Tuesday analysis to U S senators he warns the battle is degenerating into a battle of wills and will boost communist support while keeping American troops fuels a false image of Americans as ruthless imperialists.
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Walkersville PTA Meet Monday at High School Cafetorium
The Walkersville High School PTA will gather in the Cafetorium on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. Parents and teachers will hold individual conferences with special classes like music home economics and art available during the meeting. Parents are urged to attend.
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