Online tax filing gains traction amid glitches and praise
Taxpayers like Bryan Marks and Martha Barry report 70 to 90 minute online returns with free filing options from 17 private software companies. The IRS aims for about 54 million e filers this year, citing faster refunds and lower costs, while some users report glitches and surprise fees.
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Tax breaks expand for student loan interest and education savings
The article outlines new federal tax perks for 2003 including an above the line deduction for student loan interest with higher income limits and no marriage penalty, a larger income-based phase out, and extended eligibility for saving bonds and Coverdell Education Savings Accounts. It notes California keeps old rules and highlights 2002 boosts for education subsidies and K 12 expenses.
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Petfinder pioneers nationwide pet adoption site
Arizona Daily Star reports Betsy and Jared Saul founded petfinder com in 1995. From 200 local shelters to 5000 across the country the site now lists nearly 100000 adoptable animals. The Souls moved to Tucson and run the service from home while sharing stories of Max the purs e snatching dog and Kobie the rescued hound mix.
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