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THURSDAY, Jan. 7 The Chester Lioness Club will celebrate the new year with a dinner and meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Lamplighter Restaurant, 190 W. Main St. The speaker, Jill Lattmann, will discuss health tips and easy ways to obtain the seven to 13 servings of fruits and vegetables a day as recommended by the federal government for good health. The public is invited to attend by reservation only …

The INFOWARRIOR with Jason Bermas:3rd Party-5 feet of Snow-Forced Health Care Tax!

So, what do humans and the frilled lizard have in common? Sometimes, when we’re afraid, we both puff out our faces and ears and try to act really, really scary. The fear in jealousy is so strong that it can sometimes make us react to situations like a frilled lizard, just to make sure that our partner gets the point that we don’t want them to stray.

And how many times has that ever made your beloved admire you more? Probably not many…

People use the word ‘jealousy’ as a feeling, but Marshall Rosenberg, the creator of Nonviolent Communication would probably say that it’s a thought.

For example, ‘abandoned’ is a thought — it’s your negative evaluation of somebody leaving you. But what if they IRS abandoned you and your audit? Is that necessarily negative? No…. so ‘abandoned’ is an evaluation of, or thought about, somebody leaving you.

In the same way, ‘jealousy’ isn’t really a feeling — it’s a thought. The event may be your beloved paying attention to somebody else in a way that you think means s/he may leave you (or that they love another
person more than you). It’s the meaning that we attach to the event that we label ‘jealousy.’

The true feeling underneath jealousy is usually fear–that your beloved will leave you for another person. And fear is usually uncomfortable, if not down right painful. It awakens our limbic brain (the reptilian brain) and puts us in a fight or flight mode. We yell, we threaten, we puff out our ears and try to look real scary and go, “Bwah! Bwah!!” and generally look real stupid.

So, when you feel triggered by the fear that underlies jealousy, it would help to call it what it is. Call it fear. Say to your partner: “Honey,

(Observation) “When I saw you talking to your ex this evening…

(Feelings) “I felt frightened…

(Needs) “Because I have a need for emotional safety.

(Request) “Would you be willing to tell me truthfully if you’re falling back in love with her?”

Those are the four steps to speaking honestly using Nonviolent Communication. It’s scary to put your heart out to your beloved and expose yourself as being afraid. Most people don’t like to admit they’re scared. But isn’t it a lot better than fighting like a frilled lizard with your lover?

Asking the question in the nonviolent manner doesn’t imply that your lover did anything wrong. You’re taking full responsibility for the feeling of fear, not blaming them for having done anything ‘bad.’

And, of course, this is just one way to ask one little question about your feelings of jealousy, but the issue may be bigger than that. It may be useful to sit and look at where in your life somebody did leave you (or worse, didn’t love you but didn’t leave you, either). Those old wounds may be coming up now for you to look at, but your present lover may not be doing anything out of line.

And always give your inner reptilian brain — your inner frilled lizard that puffs out its cheeks and tries to look scary — a lot of love. You developed that response because at some time you had a beautiful need for safety in a relationship that wasn’t met. Your frilled lizard is just trying to protect you in your current relationship.

Hamburg Board Finalizes Security Systems, Discusses Reorganization

Hamburg School Board vice president Bryan Hollis, left, listens as Superintendent of Schools Max Dyson makes a point during the board’s regular meeting on Thursday night. Hollis presided in the absence of Dane Weindorf, the board president.

Obama threatens Tax Audits

Question: do w-2 forms have to be typed???

i work in the office of a small company and i do most of the payroll tasks.
the owner doesn’t want to file w-2s electronically, so that means i have to use this 25 year old word processor, which will be a new experience for me!!
so, can i not use it and just hand write the w-2s?? there are only 6 of them!! will the IRS accept hand written w-2s??

thanks!

Answer: See page 9 at the following which states handwritten copies hinder processing:

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/iw2w3.pdf

Prosecutor argues Thornton took advantage of Morris’ ‘corrupt and needy’ nature

PENSACOLA – Thursday was document day at the Escambia County Courthouse as prosecutor Russ Edgar worked to combine records with testimony to convince a jury that former Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Chief of Staff Sabra Thornton is guilty of…

Do You Owe the IRS Payroll Taxes or Over $15,000 in Back Taxes? Legal Advice from KFI’s Bill Handel

Consumer Energy Tax Incentives What the Economic Stabilization Bill Means to You The recently passed Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-343) included, extended and/or amended many consumer tax incentives originally introduced in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT).

The bill also included tax incentives for businesses, utilities, and government. For a complete summary of the tax incentives included in the bill, read the summary of Energy Tax Incentives in The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. About Tax Credits A tax credit is generally more valuable than an equivalent tax deduction because a tax credit reduces tax dollar-for-dollar, while a deduction only removes a percentage of the tax that is owed. Consumers can itemize purchases on their federal income tax form, which will lower the total amount of tax they owe the government.

Fuel-efficient vehicles and energy-efficient appliances and products provide many benefits such as better gas mileage – meaning lower gasoline costs, fewer emissions, lower energy bills, increased indoor comfort, and reduced air pollution. In addition to federal tax incentives, some consumers will also be eligible for utility or state rebates, as well as state tax incentives for energy-efficient homes, vehicles and equipment.

Each state’s energy office web site may have more information on specific state tax information. Below is a summary of many of the tax credits available to consumers. Please see the ENERGY STAR®’s Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency for complete details.

Home Energy Efficiency Improvement Tax Credits Consumers who purchase and install specific products, such as energy-efficient windows, insulation, doors, roofs, and heating and cooling equipment in the home can receive a tax credit of up to $500 for improvements “placed in service” starting January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009.

The ENERGY STAR® website has a complete summary of energy efficiency tax credits available to consumers. Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credits Consumers who install solar electric systems can receive a 30% tax credit for systems placed in service from January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2016; the previous tax credit cap of $2,000 no longer applies.

In addition, consumers who install small wind systems can receive a tax credit up to $4,000. Geothermal heat pumps also qualify for tax credits up to $2,000. Automobile Tax Credits Individuals and businesses who buy or lease a new hybrid gas-electric car or truck are eligible for an income tax credit for vehicles “placed in service” after January 1, 2006 and purchased on or before December 31, 2010. The amount of the credit depends on the fuel economy, the weight of the vehicle, and whether the tax credit has been or is being phased out. Hybrid vehicles that use less gasoline than the average vehicle of similar weight and that meet an emissions standard qualify for the credit.

There is a similar credit for alternative-fuel, diesel, and fuel-cell vehicles. This tax credit will be phased out for each manufacturer once that company has sold 60,000 eligible vehicles. At that point, the tax credit for each company’s vehicles will be gradually reduced over the course of another year. Read the IRS’s Summary of the Credit for Qualified Hybrid Vehicles for information on the status of specific vehicle eligibility.

If individuals and businesses buy more than one vehicle, they are eligible to receive a tax credit for each. If a tax-exempt organization buys such a vehicle, the retailer is also eligible to receive another credit.

Companies that buy heavy-duty hybrid trucks are also eligible for a larger tax credit. Consumers who purchase plug-in electric drive vehicles can also receive a tax credit. The credit for passenger vehicles and light trucks ranges from $2,500 to $7,500 based on the tax code formula.

Taxpayers may claim the full amount of the allowable credit up to the end of the first calendar quarter after the quarter in which the total number of qualified plug-in electric drive vehicles sold in the U.S. exceeds 250,000. * Source: ENERGYSTAR.gov ** The IRS will determine final tax credit amounts. As more information becomes available, it will be posted on our web site. Original article from: http://www.energy.gov/taxbreaks.htm

Window of opportunity in 2010 for tax credit

Fretting because you didn’t replace those leaky windows in 2009 and take advantage of the federal government’s $1,500 energy tax credit offer? Relax, you have another 12 months. Same deal. Same credit.

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