Archive for June, 2008

Important Facts About Saving Bonds

Monday, June 30th, 2008

Unlike traditional bonds, saving bonds are not subject to the ups and downs of the stock market. Savings bonds are low risk, government-backed bonds with guaranteed rates of interest. There is a tax advantage to savings bonds because the owner may be able to partially or completely exclude their interest from Federal income tax.There are [...]

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Savings bonds?

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

jlmblack asked: Okay, say I’m gonna apply for some sort of loan. In the paperwork you’re usually asked about you accounts and assets, etc. If I invested a whole lot of money in savings bonds (like the ones your grandma buys you, ee, hh, etc..), do these count as assets? I have [...]

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Savings bonds?

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

Keli D asked: I have 13 savings bonds that my grandma left me, How do I figure how much they are worth now?Leroy Leroy

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I cashed in $8,184 in Savings Bonds to pay for college in 2007. Tuition & Bks were $6200. Must I file taxes?

Sunday, June 1st, 2008

Wendy asked: I received 2007 1099-INT forms from my bank for the bonds I cashed in, and a Federal Form 1098-T from my University for the tuition amount. I have receipts for books I purchased. If I must pay taxes, can I also deduct other expenses, like gas mileage to and from college [...]

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