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Camping - Fun And Adventure
Camping for most people means a tent and sleeping on a mat on the ground. If that doesn't really appeal to you, then camping in an RV is what you need. It is the ultimate camping adventure. RV's come in many sizes and shapes. They start with campers ...
Important information about camping stoves...
What type of camping, hiking, or backpacking do you do? Do you camp at parks, out of your car, or do you carry everything on your back? Do you camp only in North America?Do you need a camping burner for winter camping or do you mostly camp during the ...
Whte Mountains Offers Diversity Of Campgrounds For Visitors
North Woodstock, NH - One man's campsite is another man's castle, and camping in New Hampshire's White Mountains can mean sleeping under the stars or enjoying microwave popcorn as you laugh along with Jay Leno. It can mean toting your tent over rivers and ...
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Send Your Kids To Summer Camp and Write It Off
If you paid someone to care for a child so you could work, you may be able claim a tax credit for child and dependent care expenses on your federal income tax return. This credit is available to people who, in order to work or to look for work, have to pay for child care services for dependents under age 13.
The credit is a percentage, based on your adjusted gross income, of the amount of work-related child and dependent care expenses you paid to a care provider. The credit can range from 20 to 35 percent of your qualifying expenses, depending upon your income.
For 2004, you may use up to $3,000 of the expenses paid in a year for one child or $6,000 for two or more children. These dollar limits must be reduced by the amount of any dependent care benefits provided by your employer that you exclude from your income.
To claim the credit for child and dependent care expenses, you must meet the following conditions:
1. You must have earned income from wages, salaries, tips or other taxable employee compensation, or net earnings from self-employment. If you are married, both you and your spouse must have earned income, unless one spouse was either a full-time student or was physically or mentally incapable of self-care.
2. The payments for care cannot be paid to someone you can claim as a dependent or to your child who is under age 19.
3. Your filing status must be single, head of household, qualifying widow(er) with a dependent child, or married filing jointly.
4. The care must have been provided for one or more qualifying persons identified on the form you use to claim the credit.
5. Your children must reside with you.
What is a “qualifying” child? The child must have been under age 13 when care was provided and you must be able to claim the child as an exemption on your tax return. A spouse who is mentally or physically unable to care for himself or herself also qualifies.
You should read IRS publication 503 or speak with a tax professional to learn more. Still, it is nice to know you can write off those swimming lessons.
About the Author
Richard Chapo is CEO of Business Tax Recovery
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Phillips: Camping time nears, bringing back memories of youthYakima Herald-RepublicWith Memorial weekend looming just ahead, many of us start thinking about doing some camping. And to me, camping isn't camping unless you do so in a tent. I've owned a few different tents over the years. I've had some small tents and big tents, ... |
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Camping time just got easier in Pa.Allentown Morning CallMemorial Day Weekend is not only the traditional start of "summer," but the traditional start of camping season for outdoors enthusiasts. Pitching a tent, laying out the sleeping bags — and for some of us these days, we lay them out on top of ... |
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Camping gear available to rent at Pa. state parksThe Herald-MailFirst-time campers may borrow gear as part of a Pennsylvania program involving Caledonia State Park and 18 other parks. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is partnering with Gander Mountain to provide first-time campers ... |
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Costs blamed for backpacker camping problemsABC OnlineBy James Glenday and Michael Coggan A tourism consultant says illegal camping will become more common in the Northern Territory until cheaper accommodation is available. With the dry season comes the annual influx of backpackers to the Top End. Tourism ...and more » |
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Camping, cookouts and sportsAltoona MirrorBy Kellie Goodman Shaffer , The Altoona Mirror This weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, with special sales on barbecue grills and pool supplies, camping equipment and sunscreen. It's hard not to get excited about a three-day weekend when the ... |
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