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Tax change allows startup cost deduction
Mar 2 2006 7:10AM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - One of the most frustrating tax issues for entrepreneurs has been startup costs _ they pour thousands of dollars into market research, advertising and other expenses to get their companies up and running, but have had little in the way of immediate relief from the government.
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Credit alerts can help protect consumers
Mar 2 2006 7:08AM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - About three years ago, Michael Steiner got a call from a bank asking him to confirm that he had applied for a $20,000 personal loan. He hadn't, but someone using his name was seeking that money _ as well as loans totaling $68,000 from other institutions.
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