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  • IRS Begins Tax Season

    How the new tax law may affect you

    December 2010 Source: Fidelity Investments What it means for your take-home pay, investments, and more. After weeks of heated Congressional negotiations on Capitol Hill, a tax bill has finally been cleared for President Obama’s signature. The bill temporarily extends the 2001 and 2003 federal income...

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  • 2009 into 2010

    Federal Legal Holidays for 2011

    January 17— Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. February 21— Washington’s Birthday April 15— District of Columbia Emancipation Day May 30— Memorial Day July 4— Independence Day September 5— Labor Day October 10— Columbus Day November 11— Veterans’ Day November 24— Thanksgiving Day December 26—...

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  • Franklin University Class

    Nancy King Fidler Wins Star Award at Franklin University

    Another great honor from Franklin University was achieved by Nancy in late June, 2010. As part of the Star Awards program, I am pleased to announce that you will receive a Silver Certificate in recognition of your superior teaching … Your nomination was based on your work...

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  • Franklin University

    Nancy King Fidler Wins Franklin Teaching Award

    Franklin University recognized Nancy King Fidler, partner at Fidler & Fidler, from its faculty as the recipient of the distinguished Robert L Bailey Teaching Award at their Winter ’09 Commencement ceremony. The Robert L Bailey Teaching Award is determined each trimester by Franklin’s graduating glass. Students...

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  • Tax Season Starts on Time for Most Taxpayers

    Changes for 2009 and Into 2010

    The most recent updates and changes to the tax deductions and credits for 2010 and on.

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  • Heavy Hybrid Vehicle

    IRS Lists Hybrid Qualifying Vehicles

    Purchasers of certain large trucks, buses or other heavy vehicles running on alternative fuel can claim a credit of up $32,000, and purchasers of certain large hybrid trucks and other heavy hybrid vehicles can claim a credit of up to $12,000 if they qualify for...

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  • Tax Deductions and Credits

    2009 and After, Tax Deductions and Credits

    Deduction for Sales and Excise Taxes Imposed on Purchase of New Motor Vehicles In 2009, you can deduct the state or local sales and excise taxes imposed on the purchase of a qualified motor vehicle after February 16, 2009, and before January 1, 2010. A...

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  • IRS Begins Tax Season

    IRS Begins Tax Season 2009

    The Internal Revenue Service today kicked off the 2009 tax filing season by announcing a number of new steps to help financially distressed taxpayers maximize their refunds and speed payments while providing additional help to people struggling to meet their tax obligations. IRS Commissioner Doug...

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