Dear Family,
The last few days before the final deadline for 2007.
(Note: See the extended deadlines for Presidental Disaster areas)
If you want your Stimulus Rebate check before next year, be sure to file your 2007 tax return by October 15th. For other reasons to file, even if your information is still up in the air? See this week’s TaxQuips.
Well, it’s been a week since the Legislature was persuaded to sign the Bailout Bill that was meant to stave off financial disaster and increase worldwide confidence in US markets. So, how did we do?
Let’s see what MarketWatch has to say today, shall we?
The Dow Jones Industrial index is down below 8,000 – the lowest point since 2003.
Nikkei slumps to end week with 24% loss
European shares plunge as global rout accelerates
French CAC-40 down 10.3%, German DAX down 8.7%, FTSE 100 down 6.8%
Detroit Automakers talk about bankruptcy
OK, my friends, the country’s economy is in trouble.
In fact since the world is tied to our economy in so many ways – they’re in trouble, too.
Many states’ unemployment coffers are running out.
This is really scary. Several people have told me their retirement funds have lost half their value. Others are happy to have only lost 5%. At this rate, Social Security will be plundered to cover other government shortfalls.
It’s time for US to do something about taking care of our own local or national problems.
- What ideas do YOU have to help your neighbors, local schools or schoolchildren, unemployed folks in your community or industry, seniors, those with disabilities? I am gathering positive solutions and tips for ways people can band together to help their communities survive. ***
I’d like your help to make a positive impact right now – and to bring people together.
Please send your notes to taxmama@taxmama.com – be SURE to put POSITIVE IDEA in the subject line.
We’re going to take your ideas and spread them nationally to bring hope back.
Our Job Advice of the Week teaches you how to apply the real estate concept of ‘Location! Location! Location!’ to your job search – naturally applying the concept to something more relevant to job hunting. What is that? Read on:
https://www.taxquips.com/index.php?cat=JobAdviceoftheWeek
In today’s Money Funny you’ll get Forrest Gump’s take on the whole financial crisis and bailout.
https://taxquips.com/index.php?cat=MoneyFunnies
Today’s IRS News comes to you courtesy of David and Mary Mellem, who explain Congress’newest definition of a child, for tax purposes. Not quite the clarity and improvement one could hope. But the Mellems do an excellent job outlining the issues. Also, see the IRS’s announcement about electronic filing deadlines and late filing deadlines in the Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas.
https://taxquips.com/index.php?cat=IRSNews
In TaxQuips this week we learn how the Gift Tax exclusion works, the special provisions for casualty losses in Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas, and why it’s not good to skip the October 15th filing deadline – even if you’re not ready.
https://taxquips.com/index.php?cat=TaxQuips
As always, we love your feedback, opinions and ideas.
You are what makes all this fun – and interesting!
Please use the Comments link online.
https://taxquips.com/index.php?id=998
And remember, when you buy any TaxNerd item, TaxMama will donate all the profits to the Central Asia Institute, where they are building schools for girls in Asia. The best way to achieve peace to earn the love and trust of people around the world by helping them improve their own lives.
https://www.ikat.org
Hugs from your favorite TaxNerd,
Eva Rosenberg, EA
Your TaxMama is watching…out for you.
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TAX CALENDAR 2008
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10.15.2008 Personal and Partnership Returns – FINAL DEADLINE
10.15.2008 Employers Make monthly Payroll tax deposit
10.31.2008 3rd Quarter Payroll Taxes Due
10.31.2008 3rd Quarter Sales Taxes Due
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- Ask TaxMama :: Where taxes are fun and answers are free
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www.TaxQuips.com :: The number ONE free tax podcast online
- Money Funnies :: Forrest Gump's take on the Bailout Bill
- IRS News :: Another definition of a Child
- Job Advice of the Week :: Location! Location! Location!
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The 100% Home-Based Business Tax Solution :: The evolving e-book and Tax MiniMiser
- Central Asia Institute :: Building schools for girls in the Middle East…and PEACE!
- TaxNerd at CafePress :: All TaxMama's profits on these sales goes to the Central Asia Institute
- TaxNerd materials you can customize for yourself :: All TaxMama's profits on these sales goes to the Central Asia Institute
