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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1932
Page
6
The campfire girls planned an Easter breakfast at the Methodist church and a mothers tea at the Y this month. Five new members joined, two rules added, and Mrs. Kruser and Mrs. Phillips led manual study. Mr. Sands shared stories as twenty one members and two visitors attended.
The United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society celebrated its 20th birthday with an all day meeting and covered dish luncheon at the church. Thirty six members attended as quilts were begun, memories recounted, and new officers elected.
Griffith and Margaret Griffith Lucille Davison Lucile Nicola Bill Stewart Junior Boies Gene Thomas Don Welsh and Grant McKune attended a reunion. Lawrence McKune from the University of Iowa joined as a guest. The event was a success and the cast plans to meet again next year.
The White Way club gathered Tuesday afternoon with Olive and Edith Monroe. Only five members attended due to bitter cold and storms. The ladies postponed contests, enjoyed social time, and the hostesses served a two course luncheon.
Daytons Grove Iowa news brief reports Mrs J B Moors corrections and social notes. Mrs Willard Leet visits Washington relatives. Local children find cocoons produce two butterflies in February. Club meeting postponed due to bad roads. Mrs Charles Stewart visits Gam Knupp. Knupp’s daughter ill. Funeral of Mr Corey at Keota. Embree Mottet Dusenberry and Gregory attend. Hole and Moore move to Strum farm. Moore visits Knotts Oldfield. Glen McCall attends grandmother’s funeral in Iowa City.
The guide lists deductible business costs for professionals such as supplies, auto and office expenses, rent, utilities, wages, and memberships. It covers physicians using home offices, depreciation on books, insurance, and vehicle upkeep. It also outlines taxation of minister fees, government salaries, state employee exemptions, and loss deductibility including specific theft and casualty scenarios.
No. 17 explains tax rules for reporting compensation from personal services. It states income is taxed in the year received or made subject to demand, regardless of when earned or credited, with cash receipts basis common for reporting net income.
Lodges Washington Lodge No. 26 Regular meetings first Friday of each month. Secretary Glenn Mase. Damascus Shrine No. 10 Regular meeting fourth Tuesday each month at Masonic Temple rooms. Twinam W H P Mrs Hazel Haven W Scribe.
Train schedule lists routes for Golden State line and Knoxville Branch with times for local passenger and freight trains plus mixed trains. Notes include California passenger stops and agent names L Goodlander J C McKAY and Wc Bell with daily or Sunday exceptions.
The text lists three deductible loss classes under income tax laws. Losses may be deductible if incurred in a trade business or profession, in any profit driven transaction, or from casualties theft or shipwreck.
The guide explains deductions for nonbusiness losses from fires storms shipwrecks or other casualties and thefts including home auto and jewel thefts. It notes losses must be definite and actually stolen or destroyed and speculative or uncertain losses are not deductible.
The text explains how deductible losses depend on the timing of value loss and sale. If stock drops to 30 dollars and is not sold, no deduction is allowed. A sale in 1931 at 30 dollars yields a 20 dollar deductible loss. If stock is deemed valueless in 1931, a 50 dollar deductible loss applies. Losses are deductible only in the year sustained and are not deductible if recovered by insurance.
Taxpayers may deduct bad debts either from gross income or by a reserve for bad debts. For 1921, either method could be chosen and must be used in future returns unless the Commissioner approves a change. Changes require notice 30 days before year end. first-year filers in 1931 may choose with Commissioner approval. Reserve method applies to businesses with many accounts, not a single debt, and requires reporting the annual charge sales, reserve percentage, beginning and ending receivables, and debts deemed worthless.
Real estate and personal property taxes paid during the year are discussed in this notice. The document outlines deductions allowed and the impact on an individual’s tax calculation, emphasizing compliance with applicable statutes and filing requirements.
The text explains which taxes and related costs are deductible for 1981. Local benefits like street paving and drainage are not deductible as they increase property value. Federal income tax is not deductible. Some items such as registration fees, drivers licenses, personal property tax, municipal taxes, and interest on car loans may be deductible if used for business. It also mentions accidental damages and insurance rules but remains focused on deductible versus non deductible classifications.
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