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DID YOU
KNOW?
Is a Mouse with a Half-Human Brain Still
a Mouse?
U.S. scientists have successfully produced
mice with human brain cells, which may be an important breakthrough for
developing treatments for brain disorders such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's,
but which may also spark debate regarding the ethics of bioengineering.
LEGAL LINES
Timely Mailing is Still Timely Filing Despite
Attorney's Misunderstanding
In 1999, the IRS determined a deficiency
in Marguerite M. Cranor's estate tax return. They sent a notice of deficiency
by registered mail on June 8, 1999 to John Phillips Jr., the Administrator
of Cranor's estate. The estate had 91 days to file a petition with the
Tax Court, since the 90th day, September 6, 1999, was a holiday...
MEDI-MINUTES
Governors Request Action on Medicaid
The National Governors' Association, concerned
about the slowing economy and imminent state budget cuts, is urging President
Bush and Congress to overhaul Medicaid, which is threatening to consume
the states' revenues.
MONEY MATTERS
Are Your IRA Fees Billed Separately?
Gary Klott of TaxPlanet.com makes the following
suggestion for anyone who invests in Individual Retirement Accounts: Have
your IRA fees billed separately. |
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NATIONAL
NOTES
Americans Concerned About Chronic Ailments
Most Americans believe that individuals
with chronic health conditions are not getting adequate medical treatment
and that Washington should take action soon to improve their care.
RESOURCE CORNER
2001 Tax Hints
The IRS has released "2001 Tax Hints:
Practitioner's Guide to the Filing Season," the first electronic newsletter
for practitioners that has been produced jointly by the IRS service centers
and National Headquarters.
TAX TID-BITS
IRS Issues Proposed Regulations Revising
Definition of 'Income' For Trusts
The IRS has issued proposed regulations
to revise the §643(b) definition of income to take into account changes
in the definition of trust accounting income under state laws. |
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