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Show 11 0HJhop Times January 3t. 2002 Ohio offers residents tax credit Magazines added near checkstands outside of Ohio, as long as they meet the three requirements. But as the old saying goes, nothing is free and there are Tax Center manager, and ramifications to consider before claiming some CapL Bradley A Cleveland status and receiving the Ohio income credit. First, Assistant Staff Judge Advocate status and most importantly, by claiming a This year, Ohio residents will need to think about whether and making the signed statement, the taxpayer may no or not they want to claim a state income tax credit. longer be considered an Ohio resident. Second, being conThe question arises because Ohio State tax law has a quirk sidered a by Ohio could have serious reperin it regarding taxing income earned wholly outside the cussions in a number of different areas. state of Ohio, commonly called the "traveling salesman" credit For example, a person submitting the statement and claim"Individuals who earn and receive all income outside of Ohio ing status could be denied the right to will not have an Ohio tax liability," the credit terms say. Ohio vote in Ohio elections, or to register their automobile in taxpayers are able to take advantage of the income credit by Ohio. Younger military members, hoping to attend an Ohio status. To qualify as a filing under university after leaving the military, may have to pay an Ohio taxpayer has to satisfy three requirements: tuition fees. And, losing Ohio residency status could During the entire taxable year, the Ohio taxpayer had affect filing certain legal actions in Ohio like divorce prooutto have at least one abode place of residence ceedings, which typically requires state residency for a side Ohio; minimum of 30 days. The Ohio taxpayer spent no more than 120 days in Ohio The decision to take advantage of the income credit is the and taxable during wholly personal, and only the individual taxpayer can deteryear; The taxpayer must attach to their Ohio tax return a signed mine what is best. The Hill AFB Tax Center can provide statement declaring that they didn't live in Ohio at any time more information to help with the decision. For details on Ohio state income tax, or any ether state during the taxable year and they had at least one place of residence outside Ohio during the entire taxable year. income tax, stop by the Tax Center during walk-i- n hours. 11:30 a.m.-4:3- 0 Further, even if an Ohio taxpayer earns or receives some Tuesday-Thursdap.m., or call Ext. income within Ohio, they will still be allowed the for an appointment. The Tax Center is in Bldg. credit for the income that they earned and received 800, Bay 7d, across from the Log Cabin. by Keiiey England "non-residen- "non-residen- non-reside- "non-residen- "non-residen- t" Defense Commissasry Agency FORT LEE, Va. Commissary shoppers can add magazines to their shopping lists as the Defense Commissary Agency rolls out its new magazine sates program. Plans call for all stateside commissaries to carry up to 43 titles of popular magazines ranging from nt t" family-oriente- d Reader's Digest to Newsweek. Overseas commissaries will carry up to 39 titles. "We're pleased to add magazine sales as a service to our customers. Offering these popular magazines at a significant reduction off the cover price gives our shoppers great value as well as convenience," said Maj. Gen. Robert J. Courter Jr., DeCA director. The Hill Commissary began installing racks Tuesday and was to have a selection of magazines in place on Wednesday. No adult magazines will be sold, according to Ray Gardea, store manager. The sales began Dec. 19 as magazine racks were placed in commissaries in Virginia and Maryland. Rack installation for the remaining stateside commissaries should be complete by the end of January. Customers will find the magazines near the checkouts. out-of-sta- te non-reside- t" by Rick Brink t" y, "non-residen- t" 2) Commissary scholarship deadline Tuesday LBBSKSLk!? l?(LOI?LTIlflfitLOI? JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE by Wendy Devoe Defense Commissary Agency FORT LEE, Va. - The application deadline is Tuesday for $1,500 scholarships being awarded through the Defense Commissary Agency. Dependent children of active duty, Reserve, Guard and retired U.S. military personnel are eligible to apply for the scholarships. Students must be graduating seniors who r will be enrolled in a program in the fall of 2002 or college students already enrolled in a four-yea- r profour-yea- gram. Information, applications and eligibility requirements are listed in the "What's New" section of www.commis-saries.coThe Defense Commissary AgencyFisher House Scholarships for Military Children program is administered by Fisher House Foundation and funded through the generosity of industry members supplying commissaries worldwide. In its inaugural year, the program awarded nearly 400 scholarships worldwide to deserving recipients. "I am eagerly anticipating awarding a record number of scholarships to deserving young students this year," saidMaj. Gen. Robert J. Courter Jr., DeCA director. "The first year of the program was extremely successful in cementing the role of the commissary in military community life. These scholarships go a long way toward enabling young students to take the next step in their pursuit of excellence." Students must have at least a 3.0 grade point average and must describe in an essay how his or her activities have enriched the community. Applications may be dropped off, or mailed, to the nearest commissary. To meet the deadline, all applications must be completed and arrive at the commissary by close of business Feb. 5. Applicant eligibility is verified through the Defense Enrollment and Eligibility Reporting System before the scholarships are awarded. Applicants should check to make sure they are registered with DEERS. 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