Show MW mmm December 3 2003 Gunnison Valley NewsSalina Sun Time Running Short for making 2003 Tax Moves DENVER - The Internal Rev- enue Service today reminded taxpayers they have less than ' eight weeks to make their final financial moves for the 2003 tax year Taxpayers can take the first step toward advance tax planning by reviewing tax law changes featured on the IRS Web site payers time - and perhaps even many families tax planning means locating the IRS notice for their Advance Child Tax Credit For teachers it means keeping those receipts for school supplies they purchase with their own money For investors it may mean deciding which stocks should be sold or purchased This summer nearly 24 million taxpayers received an Advance Child Tax Credit of up to $400 per child because the credit was increased to $1000 per child from $600 per child People got part of their Child Tax Credit in advance this summer so they must subtract that amount when figuring the credit when they complete their 2003 taxes Taxpayers should have kept For their IRS letter (Notice 1319) that notified thpm of the amount of the credit they were to receive EorgoLihe advance payment amount? Check wwwirsgov under the “Individuals" section for the online tool “Where's My Advance Child Tax Credit?" Also taxpayers who do not receive an Advance Child Tax Credit check by Dec 31 may claim the increased credit on their 2003 tax return Again IRSgov provides details on child tax credit eligibility planning may be useful for educators who may claim up to $250 for classroom expenses students who may deduct interest on college loans and spouses who make alimony payments These items are among the tax deductions that can reduce taxable income Some taxpayers may benefit more by itemizing their deductions on Schedule A of Form 1040 Taxpayers should consider using Schedule A if their itemized deductions exceed the amount of the standard deductions On average approxiof the nation's mately taxpayers itemize their deductions For the 2003 tax year the standard deduction is $4750 for taxpayers filing as single or married filing separately $7000 for individuals filing as head of household and $9500 for taxpayers filing as married filing jointly Among the common deductions itemized on Schedule A are state and local income taxes real estate taxes and mortgage interest Charitable donations also are deductible on Schedule A and taxpayers should keep a record of their contributions Certain medical expenses such as laser Public Notices surgery or obesity weight loss programs are deductible if the total medical expenses exceed 75 percent of gross income Also for the 2003 tax year taxpayers may make gifts of up to $11000 per person and exclude the amount from the gift tax Those receiving the gift are not required to pay taxes on the amount received e flexible spending ac- - ' counts also can lower taxable income amounts and the IRS recently ruled medical spending accounts can be used to purmedica- chase tion Again taxpayers should keep receipts The maximum tax rate for most capital gains taken after May 5 2003 has been reduced to 15 percent for most individuals and generally 5 percent for individuals Dividends also are taxed at a maximum rate of 15 percent and generally 5 indipercent for viduals In most cases the expenditures must take place during the tax year in order to be deductible However taxpayers do have time next year to contribute to their Individual Retirement Accounts The maximum IRA contribution for the 2003 tax year is $3000 Taxpayers who are age 50 or over by Dec 31 can contribute $3500 Taxpayers should consider seeking out additional information either through IRSgov or a tax professional t V Notices wm i 'V v v Sc Advertise Here! 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Ask your local paper how you can reach over 250000 households In 40 Utah newspapers in one easy step through Utah Press Association statewide 2x2 (2 col x 2 in) display network (National POOR COPY project r Redmond News and Riley presented a musical number accompanied by Marcie Anderson The Second Ward plans its Christmas Dinner for Friday Dec 19th at 6:30 pjn The Redmond Town Christmas Party was held Monday Dec Santa Claus made his annual visit A fun time was had by all Bryan and Teena Jeppson Anthony Brandon Devin and Eric of West Valley spent 5 Days with his parents Sherm and Barbara Christensen celebrating his birthday The Daughters of Utah Pioneers camp Christine Christmas Party will be at the home of Pauline Christensen Bring a pot luck dish and Canned food for the Food Bank The party is at 2:00 pm on Dec ll” The Senior Citizens Christmas Dinner will be held at the center in Salina Thursday December 18th at 6:00 p zn Please RSVP Barbara Christensen N Sevier Middle School read- grandsons Ryan Rhett and ers of the month Austin Heath Riley They were accompanied Sixth grader son of C G and by Marcie Anderson Brenna Heath also Marty and Thanks to all those who Lisa Williams helped with the Stake Temple Visiting Sherm Barbara and assignments on Nov 19h and Cliff Christensen for Thanksgiv- 20th ing were James & Kayleen Andrew Britta Johnson Hannah and Sam of Riverton Jana Jeppson of Taylorsville Lindon Susan and Shawn Brown of Hurricane came on Friday the 28th The first ward key scouts met at Redmond chapel Sunday Nov 23rd Pack meeting was held in the second ward on Dec 3rd Speaking in the first ward sacrament meeting were President Amo Bastian and Sister Juana Bastian a musical number was offered by Terral Neilson and his A young single adult fireside was held Sunday Nov 23rd in Richfield November Birthdays for the week of the 24th to the 28th Bryant Mickelsen Bridger Peterson Elizabeth Peterson Kiley Heath Dell Sorenson Clark Williams Sarah Kiesel and Rebecca McCall of the second ward Speaking in the second ward on Sunday Nov 23rd were Brother and Sister Barney Kim Shoot sang accompanied by Rachell Ericson Terral Nelson and his grandsons Ryan Rhett Notice IN THE SIXTH DISTRICT JOB VACANCY egies to further protect our sources from contamination The following position has been COURT SANPETE COUNTY Please contact David Ecker at the declared open for the STATE OF UTAH if you would Town Hall William K Jensen and Karen L school year: like to review the source protecPARAEDUCATORS (To work apJensen Plaintiffs vs All persons hours per week) tion plan or if you have questions unknown claiming any right title proximately or concerns about it School: Gunnison Valley estate lien or interest in the real DATED this 24” day of November ementary property described in this com2003 Child No Left to Plaintiff’s the adverse Requirements: plaint sCaria Wilkins Clerk ownership or any cloud upon Behind requirements must be met Published in the Salina Sun on Call School for information Plaintiff’s title thereto Defendants December 3 2003 To Apply: Complete District ApTHE STATE OF UTAH TO DEFENDANTS plication Form (can be found at: PUBLIC NOTICE You are hereby summoned and wwwssanpetek12utusl Submit Notice is hereby given that cera letter of qualificationsresume required to file an Answer in writDeadline to Apply: December 8 tification of the Redmond Town ing to the attached Complaint with Municipal Election held on Novem2003 the Clerk of the ber 4 2003 is as follows: Ronald Return to: Grant Hansen PrinCourt at 160 North Main Manti Bosshardt 125 Paul Christensen Utah 84642 and to serve upon or cipal Gunnison Valley Elementary UT 112 Renee McCall 50 682 South Main Gunnison mail to Plaintiffs' attorney Jacob DATED this 12” day of November L Linares at Post Office Box 895 84634 South Sanpete School District 2003 Brigham City Utah 84302 a copy sCaria Wilkins Clerk of said answer within thirty (30) is an equal opportunity employer Published in the Salina Sun on and does not discriminate based days after service of this SumDecember 3 2003 mons upon you upon race color religion sex age If you fail to do so Judgment by national origin or disability PUBLIC NOTICE Published in the Gunnison ValDefault will be taken against you Notice is hereby given that the for the relief demanded in said ley News on November 26 & DeRedmond Town Council Meeting cember 3 2003 Verified Complaint which has been to be held on Wednesday Decemfiled with the Clerk of the Court and ber 10 2003 has been canceled PUBLIC NOTICE a copy of which may be obtained Public notice is hereby given The meeting has been reschedfrom the Clerk of the December Court that the date of the regularly uled on Wednesday 7 2003 and will be held at Steve's This is an action to quiet title to scheduled Salina City Council Steakhouse In Richfield at 6:30 those certain premises located in Meetings during the month of Dewill include the Sanpete County State of Utah cember have been changed to pm The agenda and more particularly described as December 3 and 17 2003 This review and approval of the minutes follows: change is to accommodate for the of the meeting held November 12 2003 review of and motion to Parcel 6: Beginning at a point in holiday season approve the bills for payment wethe apparent north right of way sBrenda Malmgren Recorder Published in the Salina Sun on lcome of newly elected council fence of the canyon road which is 95976 feet November 26 & December 3 2003 members and dinner SOdegreeCXm-DATED this 26” day of November along the mid section line and 2003 PUBLIC NOTICE West 36065 feet from the center sCaria Wilkins Clerk The Drinking Water Source Proof Section 33 Township 9 South Published in the Salina Sun on Range 2 East Salt Lake Base and tection Plan for Redmond Town is thence available for your review at the December 3 & 10 2003 Meridian N34degree33’07E 4093 feet Redmond Town Hall 45 West SEVIER SCHOOL DISTRICT It conthence N80degree00’00’’W 7260 Main Street in Redmond BOARD MEETING TIME tains Information about source profeet thence N55degree0O'OO"W CHANGE feet thence tection zones potential contami20790 The Sevier School District 7001 feet to nation sources and management S7degree00'00"W the apparent right of way fence of strategies to protect our drinking Board of Education has changed the canyon road thence along said water Potential contamination the meeting time of the Wednesfence the next two courses sources common and of greatest day December 10 2003 meeting 3347 feet concern In our protection areas to 2 pm in the South Sevier S58degree32’44’’E S68degree24'14E 21356 feet to are: septic tanks roads residen- Middle School at 300 East Cential areas agricultural areas and ter Monroe Utah the point of beginning Containing industrial areas Additionally our sPatrlck D Wilson Business Ad026 acres (NEW SURVEY) wells have low susceptibility to ministrator Together with any and all imPublished in the Salina Sun on provements water rights and potential contamination We have also developed management strat- - December 3 2003 thereto appertuances DATED this 3"1 day of November 2 col 2003 sJacob L Linares Attorney for Plaintiffs -Through Your Paper- Published in the Gunnison Val2X2 STATEWIDE ADVERTISING NETWORK ley News on November 12 19 26 & December 3 2003 2 'CLASSIFIED' The Centerfeild American Legion Auxiliary will continue to sell tickets to a drawing for these items next Monday Tuesday and Wedenesday at Gunnison Market Proceeds will go towards helping a placement also available through the Utah Press ) "o :3 tJ 9 o O' I Winter Hay Rides at ls)anfass &f£ CRanc£ 702 East 900 South Aurora UT Hand-fe- d cowelk see mature bulls at play Elk meat & Jerky available for Sale 13 20 6 Christmas Week Dec 22 23 24 Afternoons Dec Saturdays Other Days available for large groups $300 per person Santa will be here on December 24! 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