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House, White House Reach Deal 'In Principle' on Economic Sti
Posted: January 24th, 2008, 2:15 pm
by Rocketfan
WASHINGTON — Democratic and Republican congressional leaders reached a tentative deal Thursday on tax rebates of $300 to $1,200 per household and business tax cuts to jolt the slumping economy.
Congressional officials close to the negotiations said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Republican Leader John Boehner of Ohio reached agreement in principle in a telephone call Thursday morning.
The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the two wanted key members of their parties to sign off on the approximately $150 billion accord before any announcement.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,325192,00.html
Posted: January 24th, 2008, 2:19 pm
by LUconn
I better be on the $1200 end of the spectrum.
Posted: January 24th, 2008, 2:25 pm
by Rocketfan
LUconn wrote:I better be on the $1200 end of the spectrum.
You only got one kid....300 for you, 300 for wife and 300 for Scout = 900
Posted: January 24th, 2008, 2:29 pm
by LUconn
I'll have another one in April. Will I get $300 more? This is probably based on 2007 figures. Dern.
Posted: January 24th, 2008, 2:36 pm
by LUconn
Individuals who pay income taxes would get up to $600, working couples $1,200 and those couples with children an additional $300 per child under the deal
So $1200 plus $300 per child? Sounds like I'll make out like a bandit.
oh wait
The rebates would be limited to individuals whose income is $75,000 or less and working couples with incomes $150,000 or less.
I guess you can count me out. Curse my income.
Posted: January 24th, 2008, 3:50 pm
by Ed Dantes
Individuals who pay income taxes would get up to $600, working couples $1,200 and those with children an additional $300 per child under the agreement. Workers who make at least $3,000 but don't pay taxes would get $300 rebates.
I think it means kids are an additional few bucks.
Posted: January 24th, 2008, 5:23 pm
by kel varson
So what if you're single and make around 30k? Any rebate for me?
Posted: January 24th, 2008, 5:30 pm
by LUconn
$600 for you!
Posted: January 24th, 2008, 7:38 pm
by kel varson
Yeah
Now I can bills.
Posted: January 24th, 2008, 7:45 pm
by jcmanson
I've already got permission from the wife to put this toward my HDTV

Now if only Scorcho was around to give me advice

Posted: January 25th, 2008, 10:19 am
by LUconn
facebook him. His bosses haven't figured out yet that he's leaking like crazy through that outlet.
Posted: January 25th, 2008, 10:28 am
by Sly Fox
My big question is whether or not they consider folks who are self-employed to be fully employed. That distinction is very important in the Sly household.
Posted: January 25th, 2008, 12:27 pm
by Rocketfan
Sly Fox wrote:My big question is whether or not they consider folks who are self-employed to be fully employed. That distinction is very important in the Sly household.
I believe as long as you pay taxes your good.....and business are getting extra deductions...im not sure if you own one or not though...