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      <title>Dependants</title>
      <link>http://www.downingandstrickland.com/article/25/dependants.html</link>
      <description>How do you know if your child is your dependant? </description>
      	<category domain="http://www.downingandstrickland.com/topics/1040_Preparation/">1040 Preparation</category>
      <author>Downing and Strickland</author>
      <pubDate>2010-01-13T18:41:26-06:00</pubDate>
	  
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      <title>Letter To Business Owners</title>
      <link>http://www.downingandstrickland.com/article/24/letter-to-business-owners.html</link>
      <description>We are looking to add quality clients at this time. </description>
      	<category domain="http://www.downingandstrickland.com/topics/Accounting/">Accounting</category>
      <author>Downing and Strickland</author>
      <pubDate>2010-01-05T17:25:52-06:00</pubDate>
	  
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      <title>Year End Letter</title>
      <link>http://www.downingandstrickland.com/article/23/year-end-letter.html</link>
      <description>Annual year end letter for tax clients. </description>
      	<category domain="http://www.downingandstrickland.com/topics/Tax_Planning/">Tax Planning</category>
      <author>Downing and Strickland</author>
      <pubDate>2010-01-05T11:51:57-06:00</pubDate>
	  
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      <title>Earned Income Credit</title>
      <link>http://www.downingandstrickland.com/article/22/earned-income-credit.html</link>
      <description>The Earned Income Tax Credit has been enhanced for the next two years. </description>
      	<category domain="http://www.downingandstrickland.com/topics/1040_Preparation/">1040 Preparation</category>
      <author>Downing and Strickland</author>
      <pubDate>2010-01-04T13:35:49-06:00</pubDate>
	  
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      <title>Personal Energy Credit</title>
      <link>http://www.downingandstrickland.com/article/21/personal-energy-credit.html</link>
      <description>What qualifies for the Personal Energy Credit? <![CDATA[ <br/><img src="http://www.downingandstrickland.com/webonizer_media/1/image/jpeg/thumb_1_21_1_window.jpg" alt="Window"/>]]></description>
      	<category domain="http://www.downingandstrickland.com/topics/Tax_Planning/">Tax Planning</category>
      <author>Downing and Strickland</author>
      <pubDate>2009-12-31T13:36:53-06:00</pubDate>
	  
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      <title>Organizer</title>
      <link>http://www.downingandstrickland.com/article/20/organizer.html</link>
      <description>Generic organizer to assist clients gather information for tax time. </description>
      	<category domain="http://www.downingandstrickland.com/topics/1040_Preparation/">1040 Preparation</category>
      <author>Downing and Strickland</author>
      <pubDate>2009-12-23T13:51:09-06:00</pubDate>
	  
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      <title>Standard Deduction Changes</title>
      <link>http://www.downingandstrickland.com/article/19/standard-deduction-changes.html</link>
      <description>There are some new deductions available to those who don't itemize. <![CDATA[ <br/><img src="http://www.downingandstrickland.com/webonizer_media/1/image/jpeg/thumb_1_19_1_new-car.jpg" alt="New Car"/>]]></description>
      	<category domain="http://www.downingandstrickland.com/topics/Tax_Planning/">Tax Planning</category>
      <author>Downing and Strickland</author>
      <pubDate>2009-12-23T13:22:08-06:00</pubDate>
	  
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      <title>Making Work Pay Credit</title>
      <link>http://www.downingandstrickland.com/article/18/making-work-pay-credit.html</link>
      <description>There are a few pitfalls to watch for with the Making Work Pay Credit <![CDATA[ <br/><img src="http://www.downingandstrickland.com/webonizer_media/1/image/jpeg/thumb_1_18_1_calculator.jpg" alt="calculator"/>]]></description>
      	<category domain="http://www.downingandstrickland.com/topics/Payroll_Services/">Payroll Services</category><category domain="http://www.downingandstrickland.com/topics/Tax_Planning/">Tax Planning</category>
      <author>Downing and Strickland</author>
      <pubDate>2009-12-22T17:51:17-06:00</pubDate>
	  
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      <title>2009 Home Buyers Credit</title>
      <link>http://www.downingandstrickland.com/article/17/2009-home-buyers-credit.html</link>
      <description>Information on the 2009 home buyers credit </description>
      	<category domain="http://www.downingandstrickland.com/topics/Tax_News/">Tax News</category><category domain="http://www.downingandstrickland.com/topics/Tax_Planning/">Tax Planning</category>
      <author>Downing and Strickland</author>
      <pubDate>2009-08-25T17:07:36-06:00</pubDate>
	  
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      <title>Federal Minimum Wage Increase</title>
      <link>http://www.downingandstrickland.com/article/16/federal-minimum-wage-increase.html</link>
      <description>The Federal Minimum Wage increase became effective July 24, 2009. </description>
      	<category domain="http://www.downingandstrickland.com/topics/Payroll_Services/">Payroll Services</category>
      <author>Downing and Strickland</author>
      <pubDate>2009-08-18T15:55:51-06:00</pubDate>
	  
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      <title>Cash for Clunkers</title>
      <link>http://www.downingandstrickland.com/article/14/cash-for-clunkers.html</link>
      <description>What is cash for clunkers? </description>
      	<category domain="http://www.downingandstrickland.com/topics/Ask_The_Tax_Guy/">Ask The Tax Guy</category>
      <author>Downing and Strickland</author>
      <pubDate>2009-08-05T16:17:42-06:00</pubDate>
	  
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      <title>Standard Deduction Tables</title>
      <link>http://www.downingandstrickland.com/article/13/standard-deduction-tables.html</link>
      <description>Standard deductions for 2008 and 2009. </description>
      	<category domain="http://www.downingandstrickland.com/topics/1040_Preparation/">1040 Preparation</category>
      <author>Downing and Strickland</author>
      <pubDate>2009-08-05T13:31:47-06:00</pubDate>
	  
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      <title>Gambling Winnings</title>
      <link>http://www.downingandstrickland.com/article/12/gambling-winnings.html</link>
      <description>Properly reporting gambling winnings and losses </description>
      	<category domain="http://www.downingandstrickland.com/topics/1040_Preparation/">1040 Preparation</category>
      <author>Downing and Strickland</author>
      <pubDate>2009-08-05T13:23:01-06:00</pubDate>
	  
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      <title>Charitable Contribution Changes</title>
      <link>http://www.downingandstrickland.com/article/11/charitable-contribution-changes.html</link>
      <description>Changes in charitable contributions. </description>
      	<category domain="http://www.downingandstrickland.com/topics/Tax_Planning/">Tax Planning</category>
      <author>Downing and Strickland</author>
      <pubDate>2009-08-05T13:18:02-06:00</pubDate>
	  
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      <title>Cash Contributions</title>
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      <description>Substantiation of all cash contributions is now required. </description>
      	<category domain="http://www.downingandstrickland.com/topics/Tax_Planning/">Tax Planning</category>
      <author>Downing and Strickland</author>
      <pubDate>2009-08-05T13:12:37-06:00</pubDate>
	  
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      <title>Standard Mileage Rates</title>
      <link>http://www.downingandstrickland.com/article/9/standard-mileage-rates.html</link>
      <description>A quick guide to 2008 and 2009 mileage rates </description>
      	<category domain="http://www.downingandstrickland.com/topics/Tax_Preparation/">Tax Preparation</category>
      <author>Downing and Strickland</author>
      <pubDate>2009-08-05T12:56:36-06:00</pubDate>
	  
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      <title>Statutory Employee</title>
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      <description>Do you have Statutory Employees?  </description>
      	<category domain="http://www.downingandstrickland.com/topics/Payroll_Services/">Payroll Services</category>
      <author>Downing and Strickland</author>
      <pubDate>2009-08-05T12:40:47-06:00</pubDate>
	  
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      <title>Kansas Sales Tax on Labor</title>
      <link>http://www.downingandstrickland.com/article/7/kansas-sales-tax-on-labor.html</link>
      <description>Not all labor is subject to sales tax in Kansas </description>
      	<category domain="http://www.downingandstrickland.com/topics/Accounting/">Accounting</category>
      <author>Downing and Strickland</author>
      <pubDate>2009-08-05T12:34:19-06:00</pubDate>
	  
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      <title>Retirement Distributions</title>
      <link>http://www.downingandstrickland.com/article/6/retirement-distributions.html</link>
      <description>How much will it cost me to take out my retirement? </description>
      	<category domain="http://www.downingandstrickland.com/topics/Tax_Planning/">Tax Planning</category>
      <author>Downing and Strickland</author>
      <pubDate>2009-07-29T11:56:15-06:00</pubDate>
	  
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      <title>Savers Credit</title>
      <link>http://www.downingandstrickland.com/article/5/savers-credit.html</link>
      <description>Credit for contributions to your retirement. </description>
      	<category domain="http://www.downingandstrickland.com/topics/1040_Preparation/">1040 Preparation</category>
      <author>Downing and Strickland</author>
      <pubDate>2009-07-29T11:49:23-06:00</pubDate>
	  
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