If you give, give wisely: charitable donations are up; here's how to make every dollar count

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Tips on how to make a successful financial gift are given. These include taking advantage of the annual gift tax exclusion, considering the issues related to giving substantial amounts to a child, making gifts that are appropriate for the recipient, and being wary of savings bonds.

Author: Winter, Annette
Planning, Gifts, Charitable contributions, Charitable donations

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Tax technology: you can rest easy with electronic filing

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The Internal Revenue Service has its TeleFile system available around the country in time for the filing of the 1995 tax returns. Taxpayers who have not moved in the last year and who used Form 1040TEL or 1040EZ for the 1994 returns are eligible to use the system.

Author: Stern, Linda, Winter, Annette
Services, Technology application, Taxation, United States. Internal Revenue Service

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Hidden insurance benefits

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Sometimes there can be insurance due in connection with such things as credit cards and automobile clubs. The case of a recent widow who collected such death benefits after her husband's death is discussed.

Author: Winter, Annette
Analysis, Insurance claims adjustment, Claims adjustment (Insurance)

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