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Show 12 O Hlllllfl 10 Apr, IRS IuiK", ?v-- and for 2003, it is $5,882.70. Amounts excluded from gross income are not subject to federal income tax. Smallpox vaccination policy revised by Pentagon The IRS automatically extends the deadline for filing tax returns, paying taxes, fil- by Army Sgt. 1st Class Doug Sample American Forces Press Service page helps military - WASHINGTON The Internal Service lias created a new section on its Web site containing important information to help ensure members of the I'.S. Armed Forces serving in a combat zone net all of the tax benefits available to them. The new section hihlihts several special tax provisions that apply to those in combat, which can include extensions for filing tax returns and paying taxes and exclusion of some military pay from taxes. I he new Web section includes: Questions and answers on exclusions, extensions and other tax benefits available to members ol the Armed Forces serving in a combat zone Publication 'A, "Armed Forces' Tax Guide," which covers the special tax situations of active members ot the U.S. Armed Forces. Several recent news releases and notices, Reservists, New including Tax Tip 2003-41- , Knlistees May Get Deferral for Back Taxes; Tax Relief for Troops news release in Afghanistan Combat Zone; Notice 2002-17- , Tax Relief for those Involved in Operation Fnduring Freedom. A special address for members of the U.S. Armed Forces, their spouses, authorized agents or representatives, which can be used to notify the IRS about someone serving in a combat zone. Generally, enlistees up to warrant officers (including commissioned warrant officers) exclude all their military pay received for military service in a combat zone. For commissioned officers, the monthly exclusion is capped at the highest enlisted pay, plus any hostile fire or imminent danger pay received. For 2002, this limit was $5,532.90 ing claims for refund and taking other actions support of operations in a qualified hazardous duty area but who are outside that area. The deadline for filing returns, making payments or taking any other action with the IRS is extended for at least 180 days after the last day of qualifying combat zone service, or the last day of any continuous qualified hospitalization for injury from the combat zone. Filing. When tiling returns, mark "Combat Zone" at the top of the form along with These two steps also apply if a notice inadvertently goes to an individual serving in a combat zone or his or her spouse. The notice can be deferred by following the steps or by sending the notice back to the IRS marked with the words "Combat Zone" and the date of deployment. 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Tax advantages, including new tax credits for some individuals, make an IRA one of the best ways to save for RICHARD DUNKLEY, Agent Retired Military j We ve 6 April 15 A - un ttase: fj Don't miss the I live where You flive STATE FARM We Can Get Lgp stein said. He said officials would now take an even 829-104- V""'""UIU symptoms and few serious reactions," he said. "Lots of people had itching at the vaccination site, swollen lymph nodes under the arms, which are fairly common," Grabenstein said. "In terms of serious reactions, we've had few, in fact fewer than we would have expected looking at the historical figures. We're pleased with the success of the program." On Dec. 13, President Bush announced a nationwide smallpox vaccination plan out of concern that bioterrorists could use the germ that causes the smallpox disease as an agent to attack the United States. Although smallpox was eradiated in 1980, the germ was kept in two laboratories in the United States and the former Soviet Union for study. Whether the germ is in other locations is unknown. closer look at risk factors such as tobacco use, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and family history of heart disease before giving the vaccine. "People with three or more of those conditions would be exempted," he said. Grabenstein cautioned anyone vaccinated or not to seek health care if they experience chest pain or shortness of breath with exertion. Military members receiving the vaccine are those deployed or deploying to a U.S. Central Com d 776-804- Choir: spe- ment of the service member. (No Social Security numbers should be included in the The IRS emphasizes only military-relateshould go to this address. Calls can also be made to the main IRS help line at (800) 1868 N. Hill Field Road, Layton 0 (801) &. ld dence should include the name, stateside address, date of birth, and date of deploy- Layton Hills Flower Box Owned heart-relate- d address at IRS.gov. Correspon- cial Designs by... SSpjJr WASHINGTON (AFPN) Department of Defense officials are taking a watchful approach to the department's smallpox vaccination program after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta reported investigating whether a sequence of cardiac deaths was associated with the vaccine. Government officials have suggested that anyrisk factors not take one with certain the vaccine. They continue to examine several suspected cases, including that of a National guardsman who died of a heart attack five days after receiving the vaccine. Following the CDC's recommendation, Col. John Grabenstein, deputy director for military vaccines for the Army's surgeon general, said the Defense Department is revising its policy for some 500,000 military members whom it plans to vaccinate against smallpox. The military has medically screened vaccine recipients since the program's beginning, Graben- related to federal income tax for U.S. Armed Forces personnel serving in a combat zone. The IRS also extends the deadline for those in the U.S. Armed Forces deployed overseas away from their permanent duty station in the date of deployment. Contact. Contact the IRS through the mand area of operation; those who would go into a smallpox outbreak area to help control the disease; and health care workers at DOD hospitals and clinics who would treat smallpox patients. Grabenstein said there is no plan to vaccinate everyone in the military at this time. "It's a pretty focused and targeted program," he said. Even with the public concern over the safety of vaccine, he said the recent deaths seem to be in proportion with usual rates of death. "The evidence that we have so far shows that these are not linked in a cause and effect way," Grabenstein explained. The deaths seem to be just the natural level of heart attacks that occur among unvaccinated people. But the investigation is not finished, and to be on the safe side, this extra precaution is being taken." More than 350,000 servicemembers have been vaccinated, with "the expected number of 392-271- 435-723-88- 59 Expires 5103 or 2 621-55- 11 Stat Liquor Llctnx nf For 11 Also Appearing In Thursdays JP Hilltop Times and Saturdays TV Preview In To Advertise Here Call 625-438- 8 every issue "7 of IV Preview, Go!, and Hilltop Times llBBaaavaBlanal I POOR |