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Show 7B Emery County Progress Castle Dale, Utah Tuesday March 19, 2002 seasonal changes Evergreen needles, broadleaf trees subject to undergo Financial newsletter company officer outlines new tax breaks By now, the federal income tax refund checks Carbon USU news services and Emery County residents received last summer are probably long gone. But the recently implemented federal tax law that produced the rebates may still provide financial savings for residents pocketbooks, points out Jim Larranaga, executive vice president of Priority Publications, a Minneapolis-base- d publisher of financial newsletters. Passed by the United States Congress last June, the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 reduces federal income tax brackets; increases child tax credits, eases the marriage penalty and bolsters education and retirement savings. Some of the tax breaks will benefit Carbon County residents for the current year, indicates public information firm ARA Content. Other federal tax breaks will be phased in during the next 10 years, so laws and limits may change. Larranaga offers the following details of the federal income tax laws major changes: Rate reductions The federal law reduces rates by creata ing new 10 percent bracket for the first $6,000 of taxable income for single individuals, $10,000 for heads of households and $12,000 for married couples filingjointly. The single and married thresholds increase in 2008 and thereafter. The 15 percent bracket remains the same. But the four other brackets will drop gradually until the rates reach 25 percent, 28 percent, 33 percent and 35 percent in 2006. Family incentives - In the past, the U.S. government was accused of punishing couples with a marriage penalty. When a married couple filed jointly, their tax liability was higher than if they were two unmarried filers. To remedy the problem, beginning in 2005, the basic standard deduction for joint filers will be increased to twice the amount of a single filer. The 15 percent regular income tax bracket will also be increased for joint filers. Families with children also will see some relief from the new tax bill. The tax credit per child increased from $500 to $600 for 2001 through 2004 and will eventually reach $1,000 in 2010. Unlike deductions, which only provide a partial offset, credits are a direct offset against income tax. Tliat translates into an actual dollar- savings on federal tax returns. Education encouragement - The deductible limit on student loan interest was raised from $2,000 to $2,500. The deduction begins to phase out for single filers with adjusted gross incomes more than $40,000 and joint filers with incomes exceeding $60,000. The new tax law makes saving for college a little easier as well. Starting in 2002, the annual limit on contributions to a Coverdell education savings account - formerly an education individual retirement account - jumps from $500 to $2,000. The contribution phaseout range for joint filers will also be increased, making it easier for more parents to contribute. Retirement rewards - The new tax law encourages saving for retirement in several ways. Beginning in 2002, both traditional and Roth IRA maximum annual contribution limits will be increased to $3,000. Carbon County residents ages 50 years and older also have the opportunity to catch up on missed retirement savings. The individuals may be able to put an extra $500 a year into IRAs for 2002 through 2005 and an additional $1 ,000 a year start- ing in 2006. Contribution limits for company retirement plans will also gradually increase during the next five years. The annual limit for 401 (k) plans, for example, will rise from $10,500 to $1 1,000 in 2002, eventually reaching $15,000 in 2006. There will also be catch-u- p provisions for employees ages 50 and older. A narrow window for estate tax repeal - The new law tackles federal estate assessments, gradually increasing the exemption amounts and decreasing the rates until the tax is repealed in 2010. The catch? Due to a sunset provision, the estate and all of the other tax breaks included in the law are scheduled to expire in 2011 unless new legislation is enacted. . -- for-doll- ar Your Ad Is Going Places Place your classified as with us, and your ad will be seen across the globe on our Web site, too. Call us today to place your ad. 2 1 Sun Advocate Emery County Progress 637-073- 381-243- Evergreens do not completely go dormant like deciduous trees, but the needles undergo seasonal changes. Most evergreens are associated with needles. But a few broadleaf trees are also evergreens, explains Jerry Goodspeed, Utah State University Extension horticulturist. However, in Utah, most broa- An old adage maintains that aging is a state of mind, but new research is beginning to prove the claim. As brain research advances, experts are finding that some of the physical and mental changes associated with aging may not actually be normal at all, but instead, the result of treatable and preventable health conditions. By some estimates, only 30 ' percent of physical aging can be is traced to genes. The rest up to each individual. According to AARP Andrus Foundation research; developing and maintaining good cognitive health is as important to a persons quality of life at any age as maintaining good physical health. A series of four booklets. Staying Sharp: Current Advances in Brain Research, provides information and tips based on study findings. The booklets were derived from a series of public forums conducted in partnership with the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives. 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One of the key findings of the research is that diet and exercise are crucial not just for physical well being, but also for mental acuity at any age, according to the AARP foundation. 1991 JEEP CHEROKEE 4.0 Laredo, red auto., AC, CD. Excellent condition. $4,500OBO. (354p) player. '92 FORD FI 50 4X4. 0 $2,900. Runs great. evening or leave message. (3126p) 354 S. Hiway 55, Price Utah moisture over-waterin- g, winter snow and rain fall. When there are two or more dry years in a row, trees start to get thirsty. A deep watering throughout cess. 613-890- (374p) jju the year can help resupply needed water. But the more common problem for trees planted in the lawn indicates Good-speeis telling you it is stressed. The evergreen may need some changes made to its environment. The first thing to cheek is the water supply, advises the USU horticulturist. Many local residents tend to think that watering lawns provides enough water for trees. But this is usually not the case, explains Goodspeed. Turf grass has shallow roots so it is only watered a few inches deep into the soil. Trees prefer a deeper water supply. In normal water years, the Research findings link conditions to exercise, diet rather than aging FULL-SIZ- 2 For other evergreen trees, older needles turn yellow or Needles also drop from a tree when it is stressed. Different conditions, including too much or too little water, dry winds, damaged roots, insect damage and some diseases can weaken the health of evergreens, causing the trees to drop needles prematurely. If the stress is severe, a tree may even lose young needles. When needles that are three years old or younger are turning brown and dropping, the tree is Amazing condition. must see! Call 637-197- usually the only evidence. people. I recall one individual who dug up his bald cypress in the fall because it turned brilliant orange brown colors, then lost all its needles, points out Goodspeed. He thought it was dead so he brought it into my office looking for an explanation for its early demise. It was kind of awkward to explain to him that he actually killed it himself, by digging it up. I suggested next time he find out a little about a tree before rip '87 BLAZER, Silverado. 5.0 liter V8, power everything. Runs great. New two tone paint job. One owner. AHSJIOS'LCOMPREHENSIV Needles covering the soil around the base of the tree are brown and drop all at once in the fall, just like leaves from deciduous trees, continues Goodspeed. The situation may alarm Carbon and Emery County residents who are unfamiliar with the pro- 384-339- Tired of walking and want a ride? Tired of your junk and want an upgrade? Had a streak of bad luck and need help? See us Today!! We CAN and WILL help throughout the year. Although the older needles turn brown and die, the process normally takes place in the interior of the tree and goes unnoticed. Although not common in Utah, the large bald cypress and dawn redwood shed needles every fall and regrow each spring. This is confusing for some fifth wheel, excellent condition. Loaded. (3144p) xJLL with some needles dropping rather than trees. Examples of common evergreen shrubs include the euonymous, laurel and Oregon grape. There are also some conifer trees that have needles and yet are not evergreens, he adds. 1999 WANDERER 24 FT., ) explains. In fact, most needles only live four to seven years. For some trees, this is a continuous process dleaf evergreens are shrubs $2,250. (354p) asllkJ ping it out of the ground," reveals the USU horticulturist. Evergreen trees are not immune to dropping needles. 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