Nov. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Pete Flint, chief executive officer of Trulia Inc., talks with Bloomberg's Mark Crumpton and Julie Hyman about the outlook for the U.S. housing market. Sales of existing U.S. homes increased 11 percent to a two-year high in the third quarter as an $8,000 tax credit for first-time buyers lifted demand, the National Association of Realtors said yesterday. The median price fell 11 percent from a year earlier to $177,900. (Source: Bloomberg) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Bloomberg]
Private and household consumption rebounds in South Korea. (The Trade) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Bloomberg]
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Financial Analyst Ted Parrish will put his crystal ball to use and give us a 2010 economic forecast -- Housing market is stabilizing but what about the expiration of stimulus packages? Stock Market: Does this bull market have legs? The Economy: Are we out of the woods? [www.clipsyndicate.com | WAGA FOX 5 Atlanta, GA ]
Wednesday Morning Forecast for 12/30/09 [www.clipsyndicate.com | WTHI CBS 10 Terre Haute]
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) - After Tuesday night's meeting, residents still have many unanswered questions. [www.clipsyndicate.com | WWLP NBC 22 Springfield M]
Dec. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Jane King summarizes the top stories this morning on the Bloomberg Business Report. (Source:Bloomberg) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Bloomberg]
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) - The city of Northampton is taking steps to increase security, as the search for a deadly serial arsonist continues. Fire officials briefed residents at a meeting Tuesday night, but many left disappointed, wishing for more information about the investigation. [www.clipsyndicate.com | WWLP NBC 22 Springfield M]
Some Las Vegans are calling the 4-section, small print, large Clark County Tax Assessment paper being delivered to taxpayers a waste of money and paper. [www.clipsyndicate.com | KVVU FOX 5 Henderson, NV]
deadline for tax write-offs [www.clipsyndicate.com | WALA FOX 10 Mobile, AL]
Goodwill donations up due to holidays [www.clipsyndicate.com | WTHI CBS 10 Terre Haute]
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Tuesday's snow canceled the groundbreaking but not the enthusiasm of Santa Rosa civic leaders celebrating the new hospital about to be built there. [www.clipsyndicate.com | KRQE CBS 13 Albuquerque]
Time is running out to make those year end charitable contributions to get a tax deduction. Agencies like Goodwill Industries see a lot of year-end charitable giving, with people donating clothing, furniture and other items. If you do make a donation, make sure you get a receipt for your tax records. [www.clipsyndicate.com | WWLP NBC 22 Springfield M]
We're about to ring in 2010, but financial experts say it's important to tie up the loose ends of 2009. Wagner Financial Services' accountant Russ Schick says people should start gathering all of their documents. In just a couple of days, the I-R-S will begin sending tax return forms. He says its important to save all of your reciepts, especially if you plan to itemize your deductions this year. (Russ Schick/Wagner Financial Services, CPA) "If they know for sure they are itemizing they should look at making sure the property taxes on their house are paid before the end of the year and make all of their charitable deducations. And then all of the forms and stuff related to doing your tax return should proably come in in January so by February you should be able to do your tax return." The I-R-S's website has a whole list of credits and deductions that you may qualify for. While on their website, you can file your taxes. More than 90 million Americans e-filed their taxes last year. The IRS say it's the easiest, fastest and most accurate way to file and get back any money. [www.clipsyndicate.com | KXMB CBS Bismarck North D]
Perhaps you're planning your New Year celebration. But you might do well to consider how your taxes can be affected by what decisions you make between now and January First. A charitable gift now can make a difference in your tax situation when April 15th rolls around. Ken Kitzman of the Minot Area Community Foundation says this is a good time to decide if you want to help a local charity or non-profit group. He says beyond the tax advantages, you'll know you're helping people who really need it. But he says if you want to donate, now is the time to take action. (Ken Kitzman, Minot Area Community Foundation) "We're literally running down now to the end of the year where there are advantages to take care of that and there are many different forms. My advice is to contact a professional advisor or CPA or tax preparation person and they'll help guide them through that." The Minot Area Community Foundation distributes funds to local charities and groups each fall. [www.clipsyndicate.com | KXMC CBS Bismarck North ]
North Dakota is likely to soon file a lawsuit against Minnesota over that state's plan to tax carbon dioxide produced by power plants in North Dakota. Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says efforts to resolve the dispute between the two states have failed. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission wants to add a fee of up to 34 dollars per ton of C-O-2 produced by coal-fired plants. The US Energy Information Adminstration reports North Dakota power plants emit almost 32-million tons of carbon dioxide, meaning the fee on North Dakota plants could be around one billion dollars. North Dakota officials consider it an unfair tax on electricity produced in the state. [www.clipsyndicate.com | KXMC CBS Bismarck North ]
In this “Worth Your Time” segment, Houston City Council approves continuing the long-term job training for low-income, unemployed, and under employed adults in the Greater Houston area. [www.clipsyndicate.com | KRIV FOX 7 Houston, TX]
D.C. shoppers will soon have to bring a bag or bring a nickel when they're shopping. You may remember the D.C. City Council passed a bill called the Anacostia River Clean Up and Protection Act. It's designed to cut down on a major source of litter-- plastic bags. [www.clipsyndicate.com | WTTG FOX 5 Washington, DC]
Nonprofit agencies and charities are taking a financial hit this year, including Goodwill locations around West Michigan. [www.clipsyndicate.com | WOOD NBC 8 Grand Rapids]
Help may be on the way, and you may be surprised to find out who is behind it. The IRS is trying to find more than 10,000 Floridians who are owed refund checks, and the average check is $1,200. [www.clipsyndicate.com | WTVT FOX 13 Tampa, FL]
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