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·         First Time Homebuyers Credit Extended and Expanded
Credit is up to $8,000.00 — No payback
2008 Returns can be amended to claim credit.
Purchased between January 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010. Long-time homeowners can now receive a credit of up to $6,500 for replacing their principal residence.

·         First $2,400 of Unemployment Tax Free in 2009

·         Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Tax credit of 30% of qualifying property up to $1,500

Credit applies to added insulation, energy- efficient exterior windows and energy-efficient heating and air conditioning systems

·         Increased Credits for Education

American Opportunity Credit modifies Hope credit up to $2,500 per student. The credit now applies to books and course materials and is available for four years of post-secondary education, rather than the two formerly covered by the Hope credit.

The Lifetime Learning credit has been increased to $2,000 and is available for graduate students not covered by the American Opportunity Credit.

·         Government Retiree Credit

Retirees receiving a pension from any state, local or federal government are entitled to a $250.00 credit if they did not receive an economic recovery payment in 2009. The credit is calculated on Schedule M.

Courtesy of:

Donna Vitale Tax Preparation
114 Maurer Avenue

Laurel Springs, NJ 08021

Phone: 856-228-0353

dtax@aol.com

As always, consult with your tax advisor before you make any tax-based decision.

Uterine fibroids are benign tumors, which can cause symptoms such as excessive bleeding, pelvic pain and pressure, painful sexual intercourse, urinary bladder pressure and urgency, and abdominal distention. If left untreated, the symptoms can persist until menopause, which severely impacts the patient’s quality of life.  Approximately 25 million women in the U.S. have uterine fibroids. Fibroids can grow within the muscle of the uterus, along the outside of the uterus, and into the cavity of the uterus. Continue reading Treating Uterine Fibroids without Surgery

By Angela Veloudios, MD, FACS

Ophthalmologists are once again at the forefront of innovation for cosmetic facial procedures. From Botox® to Juvéderm®, eye physicians have been regarded as the experts in the original research and development of injectable, anti-wrinkle treatments.  Now,  Latisse™, the first and only FDA-approved treatment for inadequate or sparse, thinning eyelashes, has been added to the options for facial enhancement. Its origin is directly from a glaucoma medication that ophthalmologists have been using for the treatment of elevated eye pressure. Continue reading Longer, Fuller Lashes with LATISSE™

Mariela Vila McCarrie

Contrary to what we’ve been led to believe, senior living isn’t always the way it’s portrayed in glossy sales brochures and magazine advertisements. Rather than being a carefree period of life spent on the golf course and traveling around the world, for many of today’s seniors those “golden years” are incredibly stressful times. Continue reading Stress and the Elderly

Thomas J. Simms, RN, CHPN

Condolences upon the  death of a loved one often suggest that time will heal the pain, that letting go is essential to moving on with life and that the memory of the loved one will fade. Yet, significant pain may return for many years or even a lifetime; the truth is, memories don’t simply disappear (nor would we want them to); and letting go completely may not be possible or even healthy. Continue reading Healthy Ways to Keep a Loved-One’s Memory Alive

Gary S. Packin, D.O., F.A.C.O.O.G., Dist.

It seems that everyone has  heard stories or knows of someone who has become pregnant after the age of 44. However, pregnancies are actually fairly rare at that age. The oldest woman documented to give birth with the use of her own eggs is 54 years of age. Many scientific studies have shown that a woman’s fertility (the chance of conceiving in a given month) declines a small amount after the age of 34. Continue reading How a Woman’s Age Determines Her Fertility

Dr. Nadia

In the quest for youthful  and vibrant skin, women share a common desire…to look their best regardless of age. We speak and connect with others through the sparkle in our eyes.  So what can be done when the winds of time have taken their toll and the sparkle has slowly faded? Continue reading Wake Up Your Eyes Transformational Journey with Dr. Nadia

In my last article, I asked the question, “What is on your wish list for your children?”

I suggested that most likely near the top of your list is a wish for a long and happy life for your children! Continue reading Living Long and Living Well (Part 2)

by Natalie Coniglio, Dawn Harper-Smith, and Lisa Kokalis Sterling Medical Services

You’ve finally accepted that summer has become a distant memory. You’ve regretfully put away all your open-toe shoes. And you survived the first few months of school with its Back to School Nights, PTA meetings, teacher conferences and school fundraisers. You finally feel in control, but then it arrives: Holiday Season. The holidays offer us many joyous and memorable moments with our families and friends, but they also bring with them an entirely new set of challenges as your To-Do list grows. Continue reading Women’s Health Initiative: Diabetes Awareness

Marilyn Kleinberg, Executive Managing Director of eWomenNetwork, South Jersey

Did you ever notice how a girlfriend can sense when something is off? And no matter if it is business or personal, a few words of encouragement and a hug can make you feel better. Continue reading The Business of Friendships: Diamonds Got Nuthin’ Over a Girl’s Best Friend — Her Girlfriends!