Sue Doughty MP, Endorses Pedal Power Thanks to Electric Bikes Direct.
On Thursday 30th September Sue Doughty will be visiting Electric Bikes Direct in Burpham to collect her loan bike and discover for herself the benefits of pedal power.Sue said ?with fuel fast approaching ?1.00 per litre we need to utilise more efficient modes of transport and the electric bike really fits the bill for short range travel helping to reduce congestion in our towns and cities.
"Around
town the electric bike can travel at 15mph which is generally faster than any car and a 5p fee for charging will take you up to 20 miles which is cheaper than shoe leather.
"Additionally employers who buy electric bikes for their staff can gain on tax savings as an electric bicycle is tax deductible and National Insurance and VAT reclaimable."I am delighted to endorse any innovative solution to help reduce congestion and reduce emissions in our towns.".
Legislation Requires All Tax Professionals to be Enrolled Under IRS Regulations
The State of Florida has no standards or laws regulating the conduct or standards of tax professionals. Anyone or his idiot-savant brother, may open up a tax office and receive compensation for preparing tax returns. In fact, according to Marvin Diamond
of Diamond Professional Tax Preparers in Kissimmee, Florida, people have done just that. Diamond complains of companies opening up for just a few weeks during tax season, taking people's money, then closing up and disappearing - while customers are left without even getting their tax returns.
Senator Jeff Bingham's legislation intends to stop those kinds of consumer problems - and worse ones.Once S.
832 passes, there will be thousands of tax professionals with long-term experience, excellent professional track records, but no credentials, who will be forced out of business. They won't be able to become CPAs or attorneys in time for next tax season. Both those professions tend to require college degrees, and intensive...
Legislation Requires All Tax Professionals to be Enrolled Under IRS Regulations
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Car Donation Made Simple
(ContentDesk) May 23, 2006 -- Donating a car to charity benefits all parties involved. Those donating get a tax break and the charity they choose can use the donation to raise money to fund their ongoing programs that benefit the wider community. But it can be confusing knowing how it all works, so confusing many people decide not to bother.
A new portal has been setup to address the issues faced by prospective donors.
Common questions that people have about car donation like how does the charity value a car and how is the tax break calculated are answered in a clear and simple manner, like having a friend guiding you through the process.
Used Car Donation Tips (www.usedcardonationtips.com) is the friend prospective car donation participants never had one who can provide the inside story on car donations,
together with useful tips and the latest news.
John Brennan, founder of Used Car Donation Tips puts it like this: Donating your car...
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Student Loan Interest Rates Jump on July 1st
Woburn, MA (ContentDesk) February 23, 2006 -- Last month Congress passed the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, which included a provision dramatically cutting the government's student loan package by $13 billion. This change affects anyone who will take out student loans in the future, as well as those who have outstanding student loans but haven't yet consolidated them. Since these cuts reduce subsidies available to student loan lenders, interest rates on student loans are on the rise, cautions Andrew Schwartz, CPA, founder of the MDTAXES Network, an affiliation of CPAs throughout the country that specializes in tax planning and preparation for healthcare professionals.
Effective July 1st, the rate for Stafford Loans jumps from 4.7% to 6.8%, and the fixed rate on PLUS loans increases to 8.5% from as low as 6.1%.
There are quite a few changes to the loan consolidation rules as well.
Not only will rates increase substantially on July 1st, you'll no longer be able...
Student Loan Interest Rates Jump on July 1st
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Becky Schmitz Receives Award as Top Tax Problem Solver
Billings, MT (ContentDesk) June 15, 2006 -- The American Society of Tax Problem Solvers (ASTPS) is pleased to announce Becky Schmitz the recipient of the coveted ASTPS Top Practitioner Spring 2006 Award.The ASTPS Top Practitioner Award recognizes distinguished members for their exemplary professional accomplishments, dedication, and contributions to the organization and the profession.Becky submitted her first Tax Problem Resolution offer in 1994. For the past seven years she has devoted a substantial portion of her practice to tax problem resolution as a Certified Tax Resolution Specialist. She employs a staff of four in her firm, Cent$able Accounting, Inc., "The Tax Problem Solvers." She and her staff provide the customary array of tax preparation and tax planning services for individuals and businesses, in addition to Tax Problem Resolution.
The firm's website has a page - http://www.centsableaccounting.com/tax-services/...
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Cyprus is Hotter Than Ever
(ContentDesk) October 26, 2005 -- Stuart Law, Managing Director of Assetz International, comments: "High standards and low costs of living along with virtually non-existent crime rates and numerous tax advantages make Cyprus an attractive option for UK investors."Prices are still considerably lower than in France or Spain - a three-bedroom detached villa with a private pool would currently set you back around ?250,000 in a quality location, which would probably only stretch to a large two-bedroom apartment in the South of France. Capital growth is expected to continue at a high level for the foreseeable future due to interest from buyers all over Europe and an undersupply of property."British nationals living in Cyprus account for 1.5% of the total population, with British retirees benefiting from being able to draw their pension without paying UK withholding tax, at a flat rate of 5%. The most popular destination for tourists and homebuyers is Paphos, say Assetz, which offers stunning...
Cyprus is Hotter Than Ever
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