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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-14

Donations of blood for use Of men
in the armed forces were made by
1877 employees of the American Brass
company yesterday and further
contributions will be taken today by
the Red Cross mobile unit from
Hartford which set up its facilities
at St. Johns parish house for
tWo-day session.
Employees were released from work
without loss of time or pay to keep
their appointments. Several aided
the unit in setting up equipment.
Local Red Cross volunteers assisted
the staff of technicians.
Several persons who are not en-
ployed by the industrial concern
also reported at the session yester-
day, among them Mrs. Howard
Hart, chairman Of the nurses aide
service, who donated for the fourth
time. Wilfred emmens was fifth
time donor, while Edward B. Tracy
and Robert w. Mackey, Jr., ap-
peared for the third time.
Persons who donated for a second
time were: Mrs. Mary A. Sargent,
Mrs. Margaret Fem, John j. Dris-
coll, Josephine Beecher, Mare La
chance, Anthony Romasowskas, Sal
vatore Davino, Franklin B. Con-
verse, Lester r. Tomlinson and
George w. Moeller.
Those Mo donated blood were
John j. Stack. Michael j. Flaherty,
Edward H. Liotard, Ernest R. Far
row, George j. Baltrusaitis, How
ard Maxwell, Carmela Domino,
Yvette Cormier, Ann Nickel, Car
mella D'Ambrosi, Elton S. Way
land, George Mature, Margaret
Martin, Hedwig Laskowski, Mrs
Helen Doucette and Harry E. Haw-
kiIls.
John King, Raymond Phillips
Angelo j. Landisi, Willis Hod-
gen, George Carlstrom, Pascal j.
Morell, Anna G. Moore, Charles
E. Webbe, Harold w. Dowd, Betty
Selnour, Mrs. Ida r. Benson,
Raymond S. Clark, Ralph E.
Thompson, Lois E. Freeman, Will
liam Sortino, Mrs. Marjorie Hunter,
Mary v. Hayes, Stewart D. Cook
and Carl E. Woodward.
Doris E. Braggs, Francis r.
Gagnon, Joseph M. Howell. Robert
Yingling, Oliver P. Case, Mrs. Helen
E. Frageau. Carl B. Sullivan, Mrs.
Lois Neale, Caroline M. Snow, Bar
bara Welton. Mrs. Louise Baker,
Ellery M. Brayton. Vincent Genua,
Elinor j. Stills. Irving Kirschbaum,
Frank Gilbert, John G. Bradley,
Ralph Donovan, Airline M. O'Rourke
and Katherine Tehan.
Henry c.. Copeland, Robert E.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-14
RAYMOND BROWNS
AUTO RECOVERED

Motor Patrolman James Sweeney
yesterday recovered car owned by
Raymond L. Brown of Torrington
stolen In LitchfielG on Nov. IA.
Found in an isolated section of
Bucks Hill the tires were intact.
There was no gas in the tank.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-14

FOR a perfect example OF dis
distorted thinking We nominate the
editroial writer Who blamed the
army. navy ana The Administration
for the Pearl Harbor attacl: He
blamed everybody except the JapS.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-14
SOUTHBURY FARMERS
HEARING POSTPONED

A charge of poisoning dogs against
Charles Perry, so. Southbury farm
er, has been postponed until Dec. 81
in South Britain. The dogs owner,
Charles w. Lewis, has since moved
to Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-14
JOSEPH G. PREGNO
in MINOR MISHAPS

Torrington, Dec. 14-Joseph C..
Pregno, As, of RID 2, Thomaston.
was arrested on charge of viola
ton of the motor vehicle laws Mon
day noon after the car he was driv-
ing collided with one operated by
Leo Balsamo of % Perkins street in
Center Square. Arrest was made by
Officer Earl Bierce.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-14

Wartime has brought a boom In
business and profits of New Zealand
railways.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-07

PERSONAL exemptlOnS-Sl.Z UU
IL married or head of a family.
$500 II single or not living with
husband or wife. and $3.50 for
each dependent.
New York state income taxes.
Real estate taxes.
Water tax.
State gasoline taxes, three
cents in Michigan.
Stock transfer taxes.
The IL per cent tax on club
dues.
Tax on theater tickets.
The 5 per cent tax on night
club checks.
Tax on telephone calls.
Tax on telephone service,
which was 6 per cent before
November and 10 per cent
now.
Tax on bus, rail, plane and
ship travel tickets.
Tax on telegraph messages.
Tax on playing cards.
The 20 per cent tax on safe
deposit box rental.
Federal stamp tax on autos.
(S709 in 1922
Custom duties.
Auto license fees.
Auto drivers license.
Dog license.
Capital loss, such on sale OF
real estate or securities. Part of
such losses can now be carried
over TO other years.
Union assessments for out-of-
work benefits.
Bad debts.
Interest paid on your mort
gage.
Interest on a bank loan or
any loan obtained by you.
Union dues.
Fee paid to an employment
agency for obtaining work.
Loss or expense on a farm If
operated for profit.
Losses suffered in fire, il not
covered by insurance.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-07

Pensions to army and navy
veterans.
Pensions to widows of veter-
ans.
That part of pensions which
are return of money paid in by
employe.
Payments from social security.
Allowances received from an
other member of family.
That portion of annuities on
insurance which represent re-
turn Of capital.
Inherited property or money.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-07

All money received as wages,
salaries, fees and commissions.
All tips.
Any bonus payments.
Money received as rent from
a piece of property you own.
Benefits from your >union
while on strike.
Pay of a man in the armed
services.
Pay as a civilian government
employe.
Interest on bonds including
that on United States govern
ment bonds.
The accrued terest on
United States war bonds for the
number of months possessed
within the tax year.
Dividends on stocks.
Executors fees, such as in
handling an estate.
Prizes. such as from bingo.
Notary fees.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-07

Expenses. such as for supper
money and business trips.
Dividends on life insurance
policies of mutual companies.
Dividends from a corporation
that represent a Distribution of
capital or assets.
Damages received for personal
injury or damage to your car.
Value of food and lodging
where il is supplied for your en-
ployers' convenience.
Unemployment insurance.
Damages for SANDER or breach
of promise.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-07
Clip and SNce This
Official! What You May Deduct
eln Figuring Your Income Tax

Your federal income tax return must be filed not later than
midnight of March ia week from Monday.
The first nstalment your ax-that is onequarer of
your full years tax-must be paid by then. you fail to
make this payment you will be subject to penalty interest
charge of per cent you fail to file return though
don't have the money be fined cent month
This year. of likelihood of the adoption Of
plan by July l. at the latest 1t will be wise
TO pay only the first instalment March 49,
To help in completing your returna experience for
20-odd million czens-here a check list of you
report and what deduct in federal tax return
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-07
What You Must Report

Pensions, except when paid by
certain government sources.
Part of money received under
insurance annuities.
Alimony received by di-
vorcee.
, Pay received from former en-
ployers by men in service.
Interest on savings bank ac-
counts.
Interest paid TO you on a
mortgage or any loan.
Profit from sales of securities.
Profit from sale of real estate.
Insurance premiums if paid by
employer and if you can name
beneficiary.
Payment of debt which you
charged off in former year as
uncollectable.
Money value of food and lodg-
ing. where ii is furnished by en-
ployer and its acceptance is for
your convenience.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-07
Army Graduates 3 Actors

HARRISBURG, Pa, March 6
UNS).-Lts. Gilbert Roland, Bur-
CESS Meredith and Erik Rhodes,
former motion picture actors, were
graduated today from the Army
Air Force training school at Har-
risburg.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-07
Foreman's Group to Meet
Photo by International News Photos

The first quarterly meeting OF
the Foreman's Association of
America will be held at / p. m.
Sunday in CaSs Tech High School,
it was announced by President
Robert II. Keys. The association
numbers $1,000 members.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-07

Contributions to political
campaign.
Handouts to relatives.
Dues for personal clubs, unless
they are actually used in your
business.
Depreciation on your resi-
dence.
Repairs to personal residence.
Gambling losses, unless you
have corresponding winnings.
Old age benefit deductions
from your pay check.
Federal income taxes.
Gift taxes.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-07

r-Nhat deductions may he
claimed on rental prop
H-On rental property, city,
"A state and county taxes may
be deducted as well as any interest
that may have been paid, assum-
ing the property is mortgaged.
Depreciation may be taken on
rental property based on the orig
inal cost plus any improvement
made. The capital sum TO be re-
covered shall be charged off over
the useful life of the property.
Example: A building is esti-
mated 10 have life of Is years.
Four per cent depreciation Of
cost would be allowed)
Other deductions on rental prop
erty: Minor repairs may be de-
Quoted from gross income, such as
furnace repair. porch repair,
painting. decorating, etc. How
ever. improvements Of perma-
nent nature cannot be deducted
such as a new furnace. new stove,
redigging or rebuilding basement,
etc. The above items are con-
sidered improvements rather than
repairs and cost Of such improve
ments may be recovered through
depreciation over the estimated
life OF the building.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-07

Inheritance taxes.
Rent for your home or apart
ment.
Fees to lawyer for personal
service, such as in a divorce.
Brokerage fees.
Expenses of your car for trips
to and from your place of en-
ployment and when used for
pleasure.
Commissions paid in purchase
of real estate.
Fines.
Personal living expenses.
Federal tax on cigarets.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-07
OC-Are room and heard
~ moneys taxable?

4 Room and board received is
"A taxable. Upkeep and de-
probation of property from which
room and board is received is a
deduction against gross room and
board. Depreciation Is taken only
on the one room from which
rental is received.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-07
What You Can Take Off
For Michigan Sales Tax

This chart represents the composite opinion of the
troerS group of the Retail Merchants Association to
What may deduct for the per cent Michigan state
sales tao But the figures only average make aHo0
ance for Uardnce IN individual tar returns and no
guarantee that though the taxpayer stays ithn the
limits set here he H not be called upon for proof or &C.
plantations by the bureau of internal reuenue.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-07
OC-Define learned income"
~ In regard to business
and personal income.

A Personal earned com e
"A means wages, salaries. pro-
fessional fees and other amounts
received as compensation for per-
sonal services actually rendered.
Business: Where a taxpayer is
engaged in a trade or business in
which both personal services and
capital are material income pro-
ducing factors, reasonable allow
ance as compensation for the
personal services actually rendered
by taxpayer. not in excess Of 20
per cent of his share of the net
profits of such a trade or business,
shall be considered as earned
income"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-07
Questions

If you have a specific
question on income tax
which is left unanswered
by these points, write to
the Income Tax Editor,
Detroit Times. He will
consult Mr.. Kavanagh
and publish the answer
in The Detroit Times.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-07
CIip and SNce This

the 81 questions and
Deductions which appeared The Times Feb IT, These
points all the average taxpayers questions
official questions straightforward
will be able
without consulting books experts
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-07
What You May Deduct

Damage TO car if not covered
by insurance.
Loss through theft or burg
larry il not covered by in
surance.
Damage 10 your property.
such as from hurricane.
Gambling losses to the ex-
tent of winnings. such as on the
ponies.
Loss on anything ventured
into for profit. even il it is not
in your regular business.
Medical expenses that exceed
5'per cent of your net income.
For tax purposes, all doctor,
dentist and hospital bills, medi.
cines, health and accident in
surance for yourself, wife and
dependents are considered medi-
cal expenses.
Upkeep of your car If used
in your business, or the per-
centage of such upkeep in pro-
portion to its business use.
Expense of tools used in your
trade such as carpenters or
plumbers.
Work clothing IL 1t is not
adaptable to general wear.
Contributions such as TO
churches, recognized charities
and educational institutions.
If a landlord, you may de-
duct repairs, depreciation a per
cent on frame and 2 per cent
on brick or stone buildings). in.
surance, fees to a rental agent,
all expenses in connection with
upkeep and operation OF
property.
Alimony payments.
Rent on a safe deposit box
when used for safekeeping of
income producing securities.
Entertainment expenses if in
connection with business or pro-
fession.
Travelling expenses if in con-
nection with business or profess
sion, such as a travelling sales
man or doctor.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-07
17-Piease explain the law
IL regarding annuity and
pension deductions.

A The bureau Of internal reve-
"A nue. has arbitrarily ruled
that three t3) per cent of the
amount invested in an annuity Tor
pension fund.- must be reported
as income until the amount ex-
empted from tax equals the
amount invested in the annuity
Tor pension fund.-.
When the amount exempted
equals the amount invested (the
cost of the annuity, then all
m oneys subsequently received
from the annuity must be re-
ported as income.
Here is an example: "a" has
invested $1,000 in IAN annuity.
"A" has retired. During the year
"a" receives $500 from the an
nuity., Three per cent of the
5000, or $50, must be reported
as income the first year and the
remainder of the 81 800, or S1,410,
is exempt. In the following year
"A" again would report $50 as
income and again the balance OF
S1,410 would be exempt.
After two years "A" would
have received from the annuity a
total of $1,000, or the amount
invested. Thereafter all income
received from the annuity must be
reported as income.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-07
C1-Explain personal ex-
Il emptions."

Avery citizen or resident tax
"A payer receives a personal
exemption" upon which no normal
tax or surtax is paid. Husband
and wife, living together, 81 200,
and single person. if not a head
of family. $500. Ordinary de-
auctions are contributions, inter-
est, taxes. certain losses TO a
limited extent and bad debts.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-07
Q-What deductions are al
- lowed on alimony paid:
Are divorce costs deductible

A All alimony paid to former
"A spouse may be deducted from
gross income. All alimony received
must be reported as income.
Divorce costs are not deductible
items.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-07
1c-Wheu husband and wife
~ both work. how do they

A The law permits a husband
IA and wife an election to file
two separate returns or one joint
returp. The latter may be filed
only when the two were living
together at the close Of their
taxable year. Also both spouses
must file on the same kind Of
form: that is. If one elects to file
on Form 1040. the other must do
likewise.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-07
1C-Are expenses involved In
IL the purchase Of work
clothing and travelling ex-
penses In connection with
work deductible

4 Cost and upkeep Of uniforms
"A or work clothes required in
the taxpayers business or en-
ployment are NOT deductible.
Cost and upkeep of travelling to
and from taxpayers place of en-
ployment are NOT deductible.
expenses while away
from home in the pursuit Of bust
ness. such as statesmen. etc. are
deductible. This includes the
amount expended for meals and
lodging for which no reimburse
ment is received.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-07
C--PIease explain deductions
- allowed for Insurance pre-
miums; also insurance money
received.

A-Insurance premiums in gen.
eral are NOT deductible
TENS for income tax purposes,
except when a business expense.
However. premiums paid for
health and accident insurance may
be added 10 medical expenses.
Amounts received in payment of
health and accident policies or as
the result Of a death are NOT
taxable income.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-07

H0-What income tax ar
~ rangement Is there for
men going into the armed
forces or already In: a ~
A There is no deferment plan
"A regarding income tax for
men NOT ALREADY IN the serv-
ice. Those who may be called in
the future are expected to pay
the amount of the tax due. Men
already in the service must file a
return. However, IL due to I'M
foreseen circumstances they are
unable to pay the tax due they
may ask that the payment be de-
ferred until after release from
armed service. Men already over
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-07

the legacy. LUMP sums received
from some ones will are NOT con-
sidered income.) However, If the
amounts received represent earn
ings of an estate, then they are
taxable as ordinary income.
low hat deductions are
III permitted on loans:
A Interest only.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-07
AID sERvICEMEN

This was through the arrange
ment of the Times jalopy roundup
desk to have these cars hauled to
the scrap yards and the checks
turned over to the USO to help
entertain servicemen on furlough.
Many persons who wanted to
donate their cars to the govern
ment used this arrangement be-
cause no machinery has been set
up so a car can be given directly
to the government.
If you want to get your car to
war and at the same time con-
tribute to the USO, phone the
jalopy editor at Cherry $500.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-07

OILS social security de-
~ ductibleg
A Federal social security tax is
"A deductible by the employer
only; not by the employe.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-07
11-What deduction is per-
Ii mitted on state sales
tax? Use tax?

A Actual sales tax paid may
"A be deducted. However, il the
taxpayer is doubtful, he may de-
duct one FER cent 1fo) of his
gross income. Total amount OF
use tax may be deducted.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-07
1S-Explain the law in con-
Ic necti6n with personal
living expenses.

4 Personal living or family ex.
"A penses are listed as non
deductible items. This includes
insurance paid on the taxpayer
own dwelling and life insurance
premiums paid by the insured,
payments made for house rent,
food. clothing, domestic servants,
education and upkeep of a pleas
ure automobile. This rule is
strictly applied.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-07

seas are not expected TO file until
their return 10 this country.
11-Are there any deduc-
IL tons for repairs to
properfy-personal and bust
ness? Not rental.)
A Repairs made TO personal
"A property cannot be deducted
Repairs TO property used in busi-
ness may be.
1C-What expenses and costs
IL in connection with pur-
chase and use of an auto are
deductibIe?
A For an automobile, the state
"A gas tax may be deducted
tS.03 a gallon. License plates
and the federal vehicle stamp also
are deductibie.
However. IL a car is a necessity
in carrying on a trade or business,
the total cost Of gas. oil. repairs
and depreciation may be taken.
An automobile used for trans
portation 10 and from work is not
a business car.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-07

CQ-Are expenses OF curbing,
~ sidewalk and pavement
improvements "in the vicinity
of ones home" deductible ex-
penses?
A Such items are NOT de-
"A ductible. They are consid-
cred improvements. since they add
substantially to the original value
of the property.
CO-Are dividends regarded
LC as income?
A Yes. dividends are consid-
"A cred as income and must be
reported as income on your re-
turn.
C0--Are tips and side
w money" taxable:
A ALI tips and money earned
IA outside of regular position
are considered income and must
be reported as such.
C1-Can defense bonds be
III used to pay?
A Defense bonds will NOT be
"A accepted by the collector OF
internal revenue in payment oil
income tax.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-07

S-Piease explain the pro-
~ cedure necessary In de-
termining exemptions when
the head Of the family, other
members (such rs children)
work.
4 Head of a family" is one
"A who supports in one house
hold one or more dependent indi-
vduals closely connected with
him by blood relationship. relation
ship by marriage OF by adoption
and whose right 10 exercise family
control is based upon some moral
or legal obligation.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-07
DIS unemployment COM
" pensation taxable:

Unemployment compensation
! is NOT TAXABLE income.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-07
Of-What deductions are
~ permitted on the pur-
chase of tools and equipment
essential to work?

chase of tools and equipment
essential to work?
A Tools purchased h at Is,
IA small tools having a life OF
one year or less, may be deducted
from income.
Tools having a life of more than
one year may not be deducted
however. the cost of such tools
may be recovered through de-
probation over the life OF the tool.
CS-Should n widow file re-
~ turns for the earnings
of her husband, who died dur
ing the year:
A The widow or the executor
"A of the estate should file an
income tax return in the case of
a death during the year. All
earnings should be reported and
proper deductions should be taken
before computing the tax.
Cc-A lodge, fraternity.
~ etc, fees deductible:
What about charitable con-
tributions?
A Moneys paid to lodges, frater-
"A nal and other social organ
izations are considered personal
expenses and are not deductible.
Moneys contributed to charitable
organizations operated under a
nonprofit clause and licensed as
such. may be deducted. However,
such deduction is not to exceed
Is per cent of net income COM
puted before this deduction.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-07
c--What deductions are per-
" mitted on the purchase Of
real estate?

A The only deductions allow
"A able on the purchase of real
estate are city, state and county
taxes and any interest paid if the
is purchased on land
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-07
City's Jd|opies
ContinueonW Way
To War Steel
Total of 1888 Cars
Strapped by Feb. 70.
Committee Reports

Detroit's jalopies continue TO
flow into the war steel mills.
The total of old cars officially
checked in through The Detroit
Times jalopy roundup during Feb
ruary was 800, Jack Rose. chair
man of the Detroit Automobile
Dealers Association jalopy round
up committee, and Win Mather,
executive secretary of the Wayne
County salvage committee, an
nounced today.
CHOICE METAL
This brings the grand total of
Detroit's old cars strapped for
war through the Times roundup
to 1888 as of February %.
Each days mail brings more
cars via the Times jalopy pledge
which this paper still prints daily.
Now, with the advent of better
weather, the stream of old cars
into the scrap heap is expected to
be accelerated.
The total so far, 1888 cars, rep
resents a lot of choice steel, cop
per, brass. lead, zinc and alumni
mum, all vital to victory.
One hundred and fifty-one old
cars have been donated here to
date to the USO.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-07
Are funeral expenses de
4 ductible?

A Funeral expenses are NOT
~ deductible. nor may they be
considered as a medical expense