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If you received Social Security benefits in 2009, you need to know whether or not these benefits are taxable.
Here are seven facts the Internal Revenue Service wants you to know about Social Security benefits so you can determine whether or not they are taxable to you.
1. How much – if any – of your Social Security benefits are taxable depends on your total income and marital status.
2. Generally, if Social Security benefits were your only income for 2009, your benefits are not taxable and you probably do not need to file a federal income tax return.
3. If you received income from other sources, your benefits will not be taxed unless your modified adjusted gross income is more than the base amount for your filing status.
4. Your taxable benefits and modified adjusted gross income are figured on a worksheet in the Form 1040A or Form 1040 Instruction booklet.
5. You can do the following quick computation to determine whether some of your benefits may be taxable:
– First, add one-half of the total Social Security benefits you received to all your other income, including any tax exempt interest and other exclusions from income.
– Then, compare this total to the base amount for your filing status. If the total is more than your base amount, some of your benefits may be taxable.
6. The 2009 base amounts are:
– $32,000 for married couples filing jointly.
– $25,000 for single, head of household, qualifying widow/widower with a dependent child, or married individuals filing separately who did not live with their spouses at any time during the year.
– $0 for married persons filing separately who lived together during the year.
7. For additional information on the taxability of Social Security benefits, see IRS Publication 915, Social Security and Equivalent Railroad Retirement Benefits. Publication 915 is available at www.irs.gov or by calling 800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676).
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LAKEPORT – The Lake County Law Library has just received a wonderful assortment of self help books and software courtesy of Steve Elias/Nolo Press.
All citizens of Lake County have free access to the library, located at the corner of Third and N. Forbes Street in Lakeport.
The library's hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
In addition to books and information, the library carries legal forms.
Elias is the author of some of the books donated recently to the library as well as a member of the Law Library Board of Trustees.
New resources donated to the library include the follow.
Software:
Living Trust Maker
WillMaker
Books:
Nolo’s Guide to California Law, 10th Edition
Your Limited Liability Company, Fifth Edition
The California Landlord’s Law Book: Rights & Responsibilities, 13th Edition
The California Landlord’s Law Book: Evictions, 13th Edition
The Guardianship Book for California, Seventh Edition
Legal Research, 15th Edition
Form Your Own Limited Liability Company, Sixth Edition
How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation in California, 13th Edition
Special Needs Trusts, Third Edition
How to Form Your Own California Corporation, 13th Edition
Building a Parenting Agreement That Works, Sixth Edition
How to Probate an Estate in California, 20th Edition
Patent Pending in 24 Hours, Fifth Edition
The Foreclosure Survival Guide (New information on the latest federal programs), Second Edition
Social Security, MediCare & Government Pensions, 15th Edition
A Legal Guide for Lesbians & Gay Couples, 14th Edition
The New Bankruptcy – Will It Work for You?, Third Edition
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Ninth Edition
How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, 16th Edition
The Lake County Law Library is located at 175 Third St., Lakeport, telephone 707-263-2205 or on the Web at www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Law_Library.htm .
Kathleen O'Connor is the librarian for the Lake County Law Library.
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NORTH COAST – Caltrans reports that the following road projects will be taking place around Lake County during the coming week.
Included are Mendocino County projects that may impact Lake County commuters.
LAKE COUNTY
Highway 53
– Caltrans will be installing signs and striping to modify the Olympic Drive intersection to an all-way stop beginning Monday, March 1. Work hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
MENDOCINO COUNTY
Highway 1
– Construction of a retaining wall about three miles north of Elk will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should
anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Granite Construction of Ukiah.
Highway 20
– A culvert replacement project from Forestry Station Road to 0.1 miles east of Blosser Road will continue. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Kapel Construction of Willow Creek.
– Construction of a retaining wall 0.4 mile east of Three Chop Road will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor – Granite Construction of Ukiah.
Highway 101
– AT&T of Fort Bragg has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit to install an aerial crossing at Hollands Lane on Sunday, Feb. 28. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Intermittent full road closures will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
– An emergency culvert replacement project at the northbound 101 onramp of the junction of Routes 101/271 will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. A full ramp closure will be in
effect. A detour is available. Contractor – Mendocino Construction Service of Willits.
For information pertaining to emergency roadwork or for updates to scheduled roadwork, please contact the California Highway Information Network (CHIN) at 1-800-GAS-ROAD (1-800-427-7623).