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Tax Planning In Retirement

Question: I just wanted to let you know Congress is planning a merge of your tax deferred retirement plans with that of?

the social security system. I know… it’s obvious many of you think i’m a troll. However i’ve told many of you “exactly” how things were “going to” happen and you laughed. Well.. they’re happening now. Just figured you might want to know this as well. Seriously though, i don’t even know why i’m telling you.

Answer: Please, keep posting this info. I, like you, have tried to explain to people around me how this is going to work and very few want to believe it. Socialism leads to communism with a small c. Barack is arrogant and really does believe he knows better then we citizens. He will turn our country into a ghetto. We'll all be living in poverty. He won't raise anyone up to anyone else's level. He will make us equal by bringing us all down to the lowest level. Change we can believe in? Yea right.

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Charitable Giving Christmas

Question: we desperately need charitable help (especially for xmas) but where can i go to apply/ask for it ?

my husband was injured at his last job and has been unable to work for months. we are barely getting by, about to be evicted, and i’m scared we won’t be able to give our son who’s only 1 christmas. my sister told me that last year her best friend’s family was “adopted” by a lady at tinker and she helped them and i’ve heard of “christmas connection” but i don’t know where to go, who to call, or basically how to go about asking or applying for the help. the only info i can find is all about ranking/ratings of different charities, where and how to donate to, or volunteer at them. we missed the last emsa backseat buddy day, and i haven’t even been able to find any other places or programs that will help me get a carseat for my little boy. i’d really deeply appreciate any information and/or help anyone might have.
thank you & happy holidays

Answer: Your son is only 1, he has no concept of Christmas. He certainly will not even notice if he gets nothing. For neccesities like food and carseats, look in the yellow pages under charitable organizations- there are lots of "family aid" resources that will help you out. If you are looking for money to buy a PS3, you should really think about your priorities in life.

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Corporate Charitable Giving 2009

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Charitable Giving Down

Question: What do they know that we don’t ?

Bill Gates has stepped down from Microsoft’s CEO to concentrate on his Charitable Foundation (Kudos to Him). He has also donated the bulk of his wealth to the charity and again, I applaud his philanthropy.

Warren Buffet decides, in the same month to give away the better part of his worth to the same foundation.

My question is this: Why are these incredibly wealthy people all of a sudden feeling compelled (at this time) to give so much of their fortunes to charity ?

What is it about TODAY that is making these incriebly wealthy people so charitable What do they know that we don’t ?

Answer: That is an excellent question.

One theory....

When an individual has such an enormous amount of wealth and is so successful in their career and lives, at some point, they feel compelled to give back to the people in this world, who so obviously need financial assistance.

In addition to numerous wonderful causes, Mr. and Mrs. Gates have publicly expressed a desire and their decision to fund the redesign of the educational system in America. In my opinion, they couldn't be more on the money (no pun intended).

Mr. Buffet obviously respects and shares their beliefs and worthy causes and appears to have made the generous decision to join them in their efforts.

I think the public should be grateful and applaud them for their generosity.

NERDFIGHTERS: Conspicuous Charitable Giving!

Tax Planning Courses

Question: I am planning to take Liberty/Jackson hewitt tax course . It is 20 hour course and then there is an exam?

How many hours of study time do you need to pass the tax preparer certification exam at Liberty / Jackson hewitt tax office

Answer: You are going to learn to become a tax preparer in 20 hours? Come on. That explains a lot about the returns I have had to amend that come out of Liberty and Jackson Hewitt. Go to Block. At least they have to take 60 some hours and then are only allowed to work on the simplest returns.

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