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NH lawmakers tackle some groundbreaking issues. Federal Tax day is closing in and we'll look at transitional housing for homeless veterans Now on NH Outlook |
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NOW on New Hampshire Outlook: Potentially groundbreaking decisions in Concord as the legislature tackles Civil Unions, a constitutional amendment and mandatory seatbelts, Richard Ager brings us up-to-date. Plus. |
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If you haven't filed your federal taxes yet, we may be able to offer some money saving tips. And Later. |
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A transitional housing project for homeless vets opens in Nashua -- as a shelter in Manchester is threatened with closure. |
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We're coming to you from the IRS service center in North Andover, MA where tax returns from NH and neigbhoring states are processed every year. Hello, I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to NH Outlook. It's tax time! Some good news for procrastinators -- here, in New England we get an extra day to file. Thanks to Patriots Day, April 17th is the deadline. More on some changes that might save you some of your hard earned cash. in a moment. But first, Civil Unions, a constitutional amendment, mandatory seatbelts - it's been a busy session and a busy week at the NH legislature. Outlook's Richard Ager brings us an update on some of the more contentious issues facing NH.as state lawmakers head into the home stretch. |
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soundup: Lynch Amendment Hearing tape 1 13:14:06 "Hi Marty." Track: Gov. John Lynch is known for choosing his issues carefully, and only weighing in on a select few. One of those chosen issues is CACR18 - a constitutional amendment to allow targeted aid to needy school districts, which Lynch says is prohibited because of the Claremont Lawsuit. Bite: Lynch Amendment Hearing tape 1 13;27:27 Children shouldn't be penalized.Berlin, Claremont.same opportunity.unfortunately, the court ruling.equalize opportunity statewide. Track/Graphic: The proposed amendment would require the state to define an adequate education, and estimate its cost. Every district would get at least some aid, and the state would pay at least 50 percent of the defined cost of an adequate education. Track: But that defined cost is only about half the total that schools actually cost. Rep. Kim Casey served on the legislative committee that held hearings across the state to define an adequate education. She says the amendment cost-sharing formula is itself inadequate. Bite: Lynch Amendment Hearing tape 1 14:08:40 Most states pay about 50% - not 50% of 50%. Just plain old 50%. Bite: Lynch Amendment Hearing tape 1 14:09:54 Now the governor wants us to enshrine in the constitution what I consider to be an elemental underfunding of the correct balance - 50/50. His amendment, for all his pretty words, does this. It takes an inadequate sum of money, creates a formula, and pays districts according to that formula. Boy, that's exactly what we've been doing for 30 years. Track: Some felt the amdnments doesn't go far enough, others said it goes too far, and would result in a state takeover of local schools. Bite: Lynch Amendment Hearing tape 1 13:44:54 Whatever education is provided.under the direction of Concord.all local school districts.single state school district. soundup: Lynch Amendment Hearing tape 1 13:33:40 This issue goes so deep in my personal history, it's hard not to wonder at how long it has taken us. Track: Still, some who have opposed amendments in the past have changed. bite: Lynch Amendment Hearing tape 1 13:35:50 I think this is the best effort we have seen.definition of state's obligation.briskly to the House of Representatives.hope for our children. Standup: Legislature tape 2 13:11:20 April 12 is Crossover Day. That's the deadline for all Senate bills to be voted on and, if passed, sent over to the House. And vice-versa. This can lead to legislative logmams. On Wednesday, the House dealt with a full calendar of legislative leftovers - bills that had been held over from the previous week. soundup: Legislature tape 1 9:19:30 bagpiper Track: The most contentious - the civil unions bill - drew a crowd of protesters bite: Legislature tape 1 9:24:34 WHAT IS IT ABOUT CIVIL UNIONS THAT YOU FEEL THREATENS FAMILIES? The whole point is , if we are going to make this a govt. sanctioned thing, there is such a thing as a civil union and given the same rights - then we've harmed marriage and facts. HOW HAVE YOU HARMED MARRIAGE? The facts are on the table that it takes away from our childrens' ability to even choose marriage because they no longer see it as a good. soundup: Legislature tape 1 9:36:10 We offer up our prayers for the speaker in her unenviable role. Tracks: Speaker Terri Norelli needed all the help she could get to keep the chamber in order. soundup: Legislature tape 1 9:42:18 I appreciate everyone being respectful of all of the speakers that will at the well today. Track: Debate began with a series of time-consuming amendments to the civil union bill. The first, an attempt to send it back to the committee until next year. Bite: Legislature tape 1 9:44:05 This is a most important bill for our state.make a tremendous difference.extremely technical.have it recommitted. Bite: Legislature tape 1 9:55:40 What is going to be a long day has become a longer day.time to do something about it. soundup: Legislature tape 1 10:04:20 134 in the affirmative, 217 in the negative, the motion fails. Track: With the first vote, it became clear the House was ready to debate and then decide. Bite: Legislature tape 1 10:07:10 I stand here today in defense of marriage as between one man and one woman. I equate civil unions to marriage. In my opinion, it is absurd to think civil unions are any different from marriage. I know some of you surround yourselves with those who want civil unions, but in reality, most of our constituents don't want homosexual marriage. In fact, you would not even let them vote on it. Bite: Legislature tape 1 10:14:56 Over the past 6 years, the Judiciary Committee has.hundreds of stories.as same-gender couples.not being able to be with their partners in the hospital.end of life decisions. Bite: Legislature tape 1 10:18:07 No longer will same-gender couples have to go through expensive complicated contracts for each of the 399 state rights afforded to married couples.time is right.families have waited long enough.do the right thing.help our daughters.,.all want to live.and dignity. soundup: Bite: Legislature tape 2 11:31:10 Disturbance in House - shouting Track: As the vote approached, spectators in the balcony booed the debate and troopers moved in to restore order Bite: Legislature tape 2 11:36:40 It's an abomination to God. soundup: Legislature tape 2 12;00:28 Voting under way Track: At just after noon, the NH House voted to approve civil unions by a nearly 2-1 margin. soundup: Legislature tape 2 12;00:40 Track: Many of those watching had to take a deep breath. BECKY: PICK ONE OF THESE BITES FROM AL RAYMOND: Bite: Legislature tape 2 12;04;10 YOUR RESPONSE TO THE VOTE JUST TAKEN? I'm very upset about the vote just taken. As far as I'm concerned, homosexuality is a choice and not a right. It is not a civil right - what they do in their bedroom - it's fine with them but don't put it on us - the people of NH. We are not Massachusetts and we will not accept that. These politicians - I don't know what they're thinking - but they are wrong in what their hearts are telling them. Bite: Legislature tape 2 12:04:50 WHAT'S YOUR BIGGEST FEAR ABOUT A CHANGE IN THE LAW AS WE LOOK AHEAD TO POSSIBLE CIVIL UNIONS? That it will demoralize our people in this state. It will also corrupt our children with them being allowed to bring it into schools even more - like it is in Massachusetts. BRING WHAT TO SCHOOL? The homosexual agenda. Into the schools and any curriculums that they have. It will destroy our family values. Bite: Legislature tape 2 I think it's a great move. I"m happy. AND WHY ARE YOU HAPPY? I think it's about time to give the same rights to gays and lesbians as we've been affording to heterosexuals. So I think it's good that these people have family protections and the right to form unions. Standup: The House also voted to appoint a commission to study gay marriage. On other issues, the House passed a mandatory seat belt law, and voted to increase the minimum wage. The Senate passed a bill known as Michael's Law, which would provide a $100,000 benefit for a police officer or firefighter killed on the job - and will vote next week on CACR18 - the Constitutional Amendment to restrict the Supreme Court's role in education funding. For NH Outlook, I'm Richard Ager. |
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Certainly a lot going on at the State House. We'll continue to follow these important issues closely over the next few weeks. |
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April brings with it the joys of spring, opening day at Fenway and TAX season. Here at the IRS center in Andover -- they process _____ returns. In the complicated world of taxes -- how do make the filing process simple and easy. Here with some tips: Gregg Woodes, a Tax Specialist with the IRS. Q What are the most common mistakes that increase your tax bill -- or COST you if you get AUDITED? Q What's New for the 2006 Tax Return in the way of tax breaks? * Tuition * classroom supplies for teachers * sales taxes * Alternative vehicle credit, Solar/Fuel cell credit, *Telephone excise, * Kiddie taxes * and charity. Q What are the tax-breaks and tax=traps? Q What are most overlooked tax breaks? Q The IRS instills fear in a lot of us. How to lessen that fear?? ADVICE. **** A little later. we'll find out about the future of the Andover center.*** This year, a record number of NH taxpayers are filing their returns via mouse and modem. E-filing is up 3-percent from last year. 72% are foregoing paper returns in favor of filing online. One reason NOT to procastinate: According to the IRS people make more mistakes the closer it is to filing date. On Average 1 out of every 5 Paper returns has an error. With E-filing.1 out of 100 E-returns has mistakes. |
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A little later. we'll find out about the future of the Andover center. |
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Senator John McCain's presidential campaign took him to Nashua recently where he attended a ceremony for the opening of Buckingham Place-- a transitional housing project for homeless veterans. His visit comes as another house for homeless vets in Manchester is fighting for its exsistence. Liberty House has been offering shelter and services to homeless vets for the past 3-years. Funding has been cut and operators are scrambling to keep it's doors open. Outlook's Phil Vaughn has the story. |
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Next week, a twenty unit transitional housing program for homeless veterans and their families opens in Nashua. Buckingham Place will help residents transition to independent living. It's funded in part by Veterans Affiars. |
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We're back at the IRS processing center in Andover, Mass where all our tax returns are sorted thru Electronic -filing is getting more popular with each passing tax season. It's faster, and often more accurate. This year, a record number of NH taxpayers are filing their returns via mouse and modem. E-filing is up 3-percent from last year. 72% are foregoing paper returns in favor of filing online. One reason NOT to procastinate: According to the IRS people make more mistakes the closer it gets to the filing date. On Average 1 out of every 5 Paper returns has an error. With E-filing.1 out of 100 E-returns has mistakes. Here to talk about the impact of e-filing. Media Specialist Peggy Riley. Q What's driving the record number of E-filings? Faster REFUNDS??? Q Is E-filing wiping out jobs here in Andover? How many NH jobs impacted? This CENTER, is closing soon, is it not? Q So why is the IRS encouraging e-filing? Q With old fashion filing -- I understand Envelopes sometimes contain both tax documents and unfriendly messages from unhappy taxpayers???? Q Where can taxpayers go for help? |
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FACTOIDS: Extensions are for filing not paying * make sure to file as HOH if eligble * take all educ and child credits you're eligible for *Teachers can deduct up to 250 dollars of out of pocket expenses * PRO: Its free , faster more accurate than by hand *CON: can get marketing pitches from company you file with, State return may not be free 1 Gift that ends up TAKING need receipts for charitable donations of 250 or more cash writeoffs need bank record that proves donation church collection plates.cash in Salvation army pot.NO longer write off no more charitable write offs for donated junk 2 Rollover-Fumble 1099 -R form when rollover IRA to another brokerage firm and write rollover next to line. BLANK lines will triger IRS inquiry 3 Home Cooking bought home --YOu have right to deduct mortage points paid by seller. Catch: just need to reduce tax basis of new home by the amount of those points 4 Who's in charge. Filing as single taxp |
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That wraps up our program from the IRS Processing Center in Andover Mass. Special thanks to our hosts. And, thank you for watching. I'm Beth Carroll. I"ll see you around NH |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 4/8/2007 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 11:00 Now on New Hampshire Outlook: Potentially groundbreaking decisions in Concord as the legislature tackles Civil Unions, a constitutional amendment and mandatory seatbelts, Richard Ager brings us up-to-date. Plus: If you haven't filed your federal taxes yet, we may be able to offer some money saving tips. And Later: A transitional housing project for homeless vets opens in Nashua -- as a shelter in Manchester is threatened with closure. We're coming to you from the IRS service center in North Andover, MA where tax returns from NH and neigbhoring states are processed every year. Hello, I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to NH Outlook. It's tax time! More on some changes that may save you some hard earned cash in a moment. but first: Outlook's Richard Ager brings us an update on some of the more contentious issues facing NH as state lawmakers head into the home stretch. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Gov. John Lynch\ NH Governor, Rep. Kim Casey\ Kingston, Paul Mirski\Former State Rep., Sen. Peter Burling\ District 5, Karen Cote\Deerfield, Rep. Terie Norelli\ Speaker - NH House, Rep. Robert Rowe\ Amherst, Rep. Steve Vaillancourt\ Manchester, Rep. Mark Clark\ Bedford, Rep. Bette Laskey\ Nashua, Al Raymond\Salem, Tess George\Nashua |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 4/8/2007 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 11:00 Now on New Hampshire Outlook: Potentially groundbreaking decisions in Concord as the legislature tackles Civil Unions, a constitutional amendment and mandatory seatbelts, Richard Ager brings us up-to-date. Plus: If you haven't filed your federal taxes yet, we may be able to offer some money saving tips. And Later: A transitional housing project for homeless vets opens in Nashua -- as a shelter in Manchester is threatened with closure. We're coming to you from the IRS service center in North Andover, MA where tax returns from NH and neigbhoring states are processed every year. Hello, I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to NH Outlook. It's tax time! More on some changes that may save you some hard earned cash in a moment. but first: Outlook's Richard Ager brings us an update on some of the more contentious issues facing NH as state lawmakers head into the home stretch. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Gov. John Lynch\ NH Governor, Rep. Kim Casey\ Kingston, Paul Mirski\Former State Rep., Sen. Peter Burling\ District 5, Karen Cote\Deerfield, Rep. Terie Norelli\ Speaker - NH House, Rep. Robert Rowe\ Amherst, Rep. Steve Vaillancourt\ Manchester, Rep. Mark Clark\ Bedford, Rep. Bette Laskey\ Nashua, Al Raymond\Salem, Tess George\Nashua |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 4/8/2007 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 11:00 Now on New Hampshire Outlook: Potentially groundbreaking decisions in Concord as the legislature tackles Civil Unions, a constitutional amendment and mandatory seatbelts, Richard Ager brings us up-to-date. Plus: If you haven't filed your federal taxes yet, we may be able to offer some money saving tips. And Later: A transitional housing project for homeless vets opens in Nashua -- as a shelter in Manchester is threatened with closure. We're coming to you from the IRS service center in North Andover, MA where tax returns from NH and neigbhoring states are processed every year. Hello, I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to NH Outlook. It's tax time! More on some changes that may save you some hard earned cash in a moment. but first: Outlook's Richard Ager brings us an update on some of the more contentious issues facing NH as state lawmakers head into the home stretch. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Gov. John Lynch\ NH Governor, Rep. Kim Casey\ Kingston, Paul Mirski\Former State Rep., Sen. Peter Burling\ District 5, Karen Cote\Deerfield, Rep. Terie Norelli\ Speaker - NH House, Rep. Robert Rowe\ Amherst, Rep. Steve Vaillancourt\ Manchester, Rep. Mark Clark\ Bedford, Rep. Bette Laskey\ Nashua, Al Raymond\Salem, Tess George\Nashua |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 4/8/2007 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 4:00 Now on New Hampshire Outlook: Potentially groundbreaking decisions in Concord as the legislature tackles Civil Unions, a constitutional amendment and mandatory seatbelts, Richard Ager brings us up-to-date. Plus: If you haven't filed your federal taxes yet, we may be able to offer some money saving tips. And Later: A transitional housing project for homeless vets opens in Nashua -- as a shelter in Manchester is threatened with closure. We're coming to you from the IRS service center in North Andover, MA where tax returns from NH and neigbhoring states are processed every year. Hello, I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to NH Outlook. April brings with it the joys of spring, opening day at Fenway Park and -- of course --TAX season. In the complicated world of taxes -- how do make the filing process simple and easy? Here with some tips: Gregg Woodes, a Tax Specialist with the IRS. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Gregg Woodes\IRS Tax Specialist |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 4/8/2007 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 6:00 Now on New Hampshire Outlook: Potentially groundbreaking decisions in Concord as the legislature tackles Civil Unions, a constitutional amendment and mandatory seatbelts, Richard Ager brings us up-to-date. Plus: If you haven't filed your federal taxes yet, we may be able to offer some money saving tips. And Later: A transitional housing project for homeless vets opens in Nashua -- as a shelter in Manchester is threatened with closure. We're coming to you from the IRS service center in North Andover, MA where tax returns from NH and neigbhoring states are processed every year. Hello, I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to NH Outlook. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign took him to Nashua recently where he attended a ceremony for the opening of Buckingham Place -- a transitional housing project for homeless veterans. His visit comes as another house for homeless vets in Manchester is fighting for its exsistence. Liberty House has been offering shelter and services to homeless vets for the past 3-years. Funding has been cut and operators are scrambling to keep it's doors open. Outlook's Phil Vaughn has the story. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Phil Vaughn NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Don Duhamel\President, Liberty House, William Humphries\Resident, Maureen Beauregard\Manchester Continuum of Care, Bruce Walker\Resident |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 4/8/2007 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 6:00 Now on New Hampshire Outlook: Potentially groundbreaking decisions in Concord as the legislature tackles Civil Unions, a constitutional amendment and mandatory seatbelts, Richard Ager brings us up-to-date. Plus: If you haven't filed your federal taxes yet, we may be able to offer some money saving tips. And Later: A transitional housing project for homeless vets opens in Nashua -- as a shelter in Manchester is threatened with closure. We're coming to you from the IRS service center in North Andover, MA where tax returns from NH and neigbhoring states are processed every year. Hello, I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to NH Outlook. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign took him to Nashua recently where he attended a ceremony for the opening of Buckingham Place -- a transitional housing project for homeless veterans. His visit comes as another house for homeless vets in Manchester is fighting for its exsistence. Liberty House has been offering shelter and services to homeless vets for the past 3-years. Funding has been cut and operators are scrambling to keep it's doors open. Outlook's Phil Vaughn has the story. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Phil Vaughn NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Don Duhamel\President, Liberty House, William Humphries\Resident, Maureen Beauregard\Manchester Continuum of Care, Bruce Walker\Resident |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 4/8/2007 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 3:00 Now on New Hampshire Outlook: Potentially groundbreaking decisions in Concord as the legislature tackles Civil Unions, a constitutional amendment and mandatory seatbelts, Richard Ager brings us up-to-date. Plus: If you haven't filed your federal taxes yet, we may be able to offer some money saving tips. And Later: A transitional housing project for homeless vets opens in Nashua -- as a shelter in Manchester is threatened with closure. We're coming to you from the IRS service center in North Andover, MA where tax returns from NH and neigbhoring states are processed every year. Hello, I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to NH Outlook. Electronic -filing is getting more popular with each passing tax season. It's faster, and often more accurate. This year, a record number of NH taxpayers are filing their returns via mouse and modem. E-filing is up 3-percent from last year. 72% are foregoing paper returns in favor of filing online. One reason NOT to procastinate: According to the IRS people make more mistakes the closer it gets to the filing date. On Average 1 out of every 5 Paper returns has an error. While 1 out of 100 E-returns have mistakes. Here to talk about the impact of e-filing. Media Specialist Peggy Riley. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Peggy Riley\IRS Media Specialist |
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- The I-R-S says it looks like many New Hampshire residents are overlooking a chance to boost their tax refunds this year. New Hampshire has the third lowest percentage in the nation of taxpayers including a federal telephone excise tax refund. The I-R-S says nearly 99 thousand returns filed in New Hampshire did not claim the telephone refund. |
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Releases Forms for Peggy Riley, and Gregg Woods. |