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Karen, here is your newsletter for October 23, 2008.
Scammers exploiting the volatile economy are actively looking for victims

Scammers exploiting the volatile economy are actively looking for victims - exercise caution and don't get caught in their web of lies!

These current volatile economic times have prompted financial scammers to redouble their efforts to find unsuspecting targets who are willing to turn over their financial information via scam telephone calls.  Be skeptical and exercise great caution if you receive such a phone call, and be particularly cautious if you are asked for confidential information such as your social security number, bank account numbers, or bank routing numbers.

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The New Law: A Detailed Look at Personal Tax Changes

The massive new federal "bailout" law contains nearly 300 changes to the tax code. Who benefits? A variety of individual taxpayers including those who were threatened by the alternative minimum tax, homeowners installing green energy sources, parents of college students, people who exercised incentive stock options, as well as many others. Click "Full Article" for a detailed look at some of the personal tax breaks included in the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008.



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Taking a Tax Shortcut on Mortgage Insurance
Does your mortgage lender require you to pay insurance premiums as protection against default on the loan? Mortgage insurance is typically required by lenders for those who buy homes with low or no down payments. The good news: Premiums for qualified mortgage insurance can potentially be treated as deductible mortgage interest on your tax return. This deduction is currently available through 2010 and the IRS has issued guidance showing taxpayers how to allocate expenses in order to claim them. Click "Full Article" for the details.

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Who Benefits From the New 'Heroes Tax Act?'
The Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008 was signed into law by President Bush on June 17, 2008. The main focus of the new law is to provide tax relief to members of the armed forces, although there are also provisions affecting others, including onerous new rules aimed at high-income individuals who relinquish U.S. citizenship or residency to avoid taxation. Here are highlights of the Heroes Tax Act.

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The massive new "Bailout" law includes dozens of business tax changes, although many of them only affect certain industries. There are advantageous provisions for retailers, community banks, farmers, restaurants, film makers and others. We've prepared a chart to help you find out if your business can benefit from the new law.
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Cleaning out some inventory? Take advantage of a special tax break that might allow your company to get a tax deduction that’s bigger than what you paid for the inventory in the first place. Here are the details.
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Life insurance is often a misunderstood and undervalued asset. Many people think the policies are unnecessary or a waste of money, but they can provide financial security for your loved ones as well as your business. While there's still time, click "Full Article" to learn some things you may not know about life insurance policies, and how they protect not just your family, but can also serve as an important tool for financing your business.
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Two employees vie for the same job: One is disabled and asks for the position as a "reasonable accommodation," but the other has several years' more seniority. Who should get the job? Read "Full Article" to see what the Supreme Court said in a similar case and to get some other insights into complying with the complex Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Hyundai, Ford Capture 2009 North American Car And Truck Of The Year
rttnews.com - Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:37:43 GMT

 Renegade Nevada claims election bellwether status
sfgate.com - Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:30:14 GMT

 Ford is bullish on revamped version of Taurus
msnbc.com - Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:29:59 GMT

 Ford plans electric vehicle push
detnews.com - Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:29:21 GMT

 Verizon Wireless Finishes Acquisition Of Alltel For $28.1 Billion
AllHeadlineNews.com - Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:10:02 GMT


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