Times Globe win Polk Awards honor reporters in 2002
The New York Times and The Boston Globe shared the 2002 George Polk Journalism Awards with multiple winners. Globe reporter Anthony Shadid was shot while in Ramallah, and Globe editors won a national reporting prize for the Catholic Church abuse series. Times staffers claimed honors for regional and health care reporting, while AP writer Michael Luo won for criminal justice coverage. Morley Safer received the career award.
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Tax tips for 2002 mortgage interest and points deductions
Mortgage interest paid in 2002 is deductible within limits while closing costs are not. Points paid may be fully deductible if specific IRS Publication 936 conditions are met. otherwise they are amortized over the loan life. Refinancing rules vary with home improvements and loan amounts. consult IRS Pub 936 and use Schedule A on Form 1040.
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EITC rules expand for lower income workers in 2002
Washington updates show the earned income credit now uses only taxable earned income for 2002. The credit parameters rise with family size, require earned income, and include new tie-breaker rules for multiple claimants and an expanded eligible foster child definition. Refunds do not affect eligibility for Medicaid, food stamps, or housing aid.
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Final IRS tax filing checklist prior to submission
Washington AP outlines a final error check for tax returns. Verify name and address, correct Social Security numbers, filing status, exemptions, and Tax Table column and income row. Ensure math is accurate, signature and date present, both spouses sign if joint, all W-2 and 1099 forms included, and payment arranged if tax is owed.
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