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It - V* . . At this time of year, many Americans are preoccupied with the approaching holidays, and they have little interest in taxes. Yet, some tAx planning before year-end could be financially rewarding.
v Taxpayers who normally take the standard deduction should consider the possible advantage of delaying certain payments. For example, George and Martha file jointly and usually have about $6,000 of itemized deductions. In 1997, they are entitled to claim the higher $6,900 standard deduction. Therefore, they get no tax benefit for their $6,000 of actual deductions. In 1998, the standard deduction is likely to increase to about $7,100. If George and Martha again have itemized
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