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The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
Tax Time Changes
Pet Patrol
2007 Tax Changes
AdoptARescued Pet, Inc. Citrus County
by Rick Rubrigi, Tax Professional
Hello, it's that time of year again. To some, it sneaks up on them, but for others, it is
Call 352-795-9550
welcomed due to a generous refund. With the new year, there are always changes that our
Winston / Winnie is a 3 yo, n.m,
Senators and Representatives hash out. This year, the taxpayer will get additional credits in
dachshund x chihuahua, with an unusual deep
theses categories.
chocolate and tan color. He is a wonderful
Tax Credits:
companion, enjoying your attention all of the
STANDARD DEDUCTIONS: Increased by $400 for Married couples, $200 for Singles.
time. He is leash trained, housebroken, crate
PERSONAL EXEMPTIONS: Increased by $100 per family member.
trained, bed buddy and sometimes brings his
TAX % BRACKETS: The government has given a $2000 - $4000 increase in AGI before they
toy to you to throw for him. He is good around
bump you up to a higher tax bracket.
cats and other dogs, after he has found that
EDUCATION EXPENSES: The government has increased the credit by $150 per student.
he can trust the dog. His only bad habit is
It's a step in the right direction for the taxpayer to save a little more before Uncle Sam
that he will growl if another dog goes near his
starts taking his share.
food dish, but all dogs should be fed in differ-
The tax office is now open Monday through Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
ent rooms from each other anyway. Empty
Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments after office hours
bowls should not be left on the floor for dogs
can also be arranged. The
to become greedy and possessive about. No
office is located at the Chamber of Commerce Building on Hwy. 40 West, Inglis. The phone
small children. Adopt A Rescued Pet, Inc.
number to call is (352)447-3383.
does home visits prior to adoptions, please,
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PHONE foster mom Donna at 527.9050 or
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leave your name, number, and pet's name, for
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a return call, later.
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Adoption schedule: Mercantile
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Bank , Rt 44, Inverness, Thursday; 12 Noon ­
4X4ís - RVís - Trucks - Autos
2pm, January 24th; Sugarmill Manor Assisted
Foreign & Domestic
Free Estimates
Living Facility, Us Rt. 19, Homosassa, Satur-
day, 10am ­12 Noon, January 26th; Mercan-
352-447-0704
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tile Bank, Us Rt. 19, Crystal River, Monday, 12
Accepted
Fax Line 447-6040
Noon ­ 2pm, January 28th. Come see the pets!
Commit to your new family pet
When training, if a pet fails to learn,
it is because we have failed to clearly convey
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the idea of the action we desire. While teach-
ing our pets, we must keep our temper in
3/4 mile W. of US-19 on 40 W., Inglis
check, through patience and understanding,
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as you would a baby. Of course, they must be
Est. 1983
convinced that we are firm but kind pack lead-
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ers and are smarter than them. Praise, encour-
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agement, and reward go a long way with a
pet's interest and feelings, too.
1983 - 2008
Many times we have been the ones
to learn the lessons, as we strive to teach our
Thank You!
pets. Call a boarding kennel, ask who they
recommend for training you and your dog,
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together. Spend that $5-8 per weekly lesson,
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for 10 weeks and practice 10-20 minutes a day
Jean Erickson of Inglis takes advantage of
at home, if you want a better bonding and
the bike path to walk her babies. The long
behavior from your dog. Begin with a `puppy'
and short of it, Chihuahuas, Iris and Angie,
Buddy & Fred's II
training class to develop a more socialized
get a 40 minute push daily on the path.
temperament.
Erickson feels the bike path is really great.
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