by Bantonelli on March 10, 2010
In the spotlight this month we have Suzanne Yoder, Doctor Of Audiology, and owner of the HearWell Center
HearWell Center provides a high standard of care to all patients with, or at high risk to, hearing and vestibular disorders, in a respectful, friendly and professional environment.
The Center is located at 2400 Ardmore Blvd., Suite 401, in Forest Hills (412-271-3002). Visit their website www.hearwellcenter.com
- 3 Favorite Foods - Thai Fresh Rolls, Sushi, Hot pretzels
- Top 3 Movies - The Incredibles, Lord of the Rings, Fiddler on the Roof
- 3 Pet Peeves - Stigma behind hearing aids that prevents acceptance, Pushy sales techniques, Lack of public awareness on hearing care issues and the level of education behind an audiology degree
- Pick 1: Blue, Yellow, Red or Green - Blue
- Night Owl or Early Bird - Night Owl
- Best Vacation - Childhood trips to Wildwood, NJ
- Dream Vacation - European tour with my husband (by backpack?)
- Scariest thing you’ve ever done - Downhill Skiing
- Favorite season - Fall
- Email, Texting, or Phone Calls - Email
- Favorite Halloween costume you’ve worn - Belly Dancer
- Favorite job task - Helping my patients hear better for life and reconnect with the world
- Leasst favorite job task - Billing and collecting from insurance companies
by Bantonelli on March 10, 2010
A one-time payment of $250 was made in 2009 to recipients receiving benefits from the Social Security Administration, disabled veterans receiving benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and Railroad Retirement beneficiaries.
Taxpayers who need verification about receipt of the 2009 economic recovery payment should personally contact their respective agency for confirmation, not the IRS, before completing and filing their 2009 tax return in 2010.
by Bantonelli on March 10, 2010
If you are in the market for a new home, you may still be able to claim the First-Time Homebuyer Credit. Congress passed The Worker, Home-ownership and Business Assistance Act Of 2009, extending the First-Time Homebuyer Credit and expanding who qualifies.
Here are the top 10 things the IRS wants you to know about the expanded credit and the qualifications you must meet in order to qualify for it:
You must buy – or enter into a binding contract to buy a principal residence – on or before April 30, 2010.
- If you enter into a binding contract by April 30, 2010 you must close on the home on or before June 30, 2010.
- For qualifying purchases in 2010, you will have the option of claiming the credit on either your 2009 or 2010 return.
- A long-time resident of the same home can now qualify for a reduced credit. You can qualify for the credit if you’ve lived in the same principal residence for any five-consecutive year period during the eight-year period that ended on the date the new home is purchased and the settlement date is after November 6, 2009.
- The maximum credit for long-time residents is $6,500. However, married individuals filing separately are limited to $3,250.
- People with higher incomes can now qualify for the credit. The new law raises the income limits for homes purchased after November 6, 2009. The full credit is available to taxpayers with modified adjusted gross incomes up to $125,000, or $225,000 for joint filers.
- The IRS has issued a December 2009 revision of Form 5405 to claim this credit. The December 2009 form must be used for homes purchased after November 6, 2009 – whether the credit is claimed for 2008 or for 2009 – and for all home purchases that are claimed on 2009 returns.
- No credit is available if the purchase price of the home exceeds $800,000.
- The purchaser must be at least 18 years old on the date of purchase. For a married couple, only one spouse must meet this age requirement.
- A dependent is not eligible to claim the credit.
