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Fr Sls ed a A NH BY TN eh Nit Ear 0s 1a FPR HT he op . . PORT PERRY STAR Wednesday, April 22, 1981 -- 35 Few irae For 1980 tax returns If the best surprise really is no surprise, people completing their tax returns this year should be happy.. With very few legislative changes, the main difference taxpayers may notice on-- their 1980 income tax returns could be the new picture on the tax guide. Gone are the 'typical taxpayers' who have 'graced the cover since 1975, replaced by a typical Canadian city skyline. Legislative changes contained in the recent Bill C-54 will affect mainly those taxpayers who employ their wife or husband in their business as well as tax- payers who serve as volunteer firemen or who receive low-interest or . interest-free loans from their employers. For the first time, people - who employ their wife or husband can claim the salary they paid in 1980 as a tax deduction when filing their tax returns this year. The employing spouse must also deduct Canada Pension Plan contributions and remit them, along with the appropriate income tax deductions, to Revenue Canada, Taxation. The spouse who received the salary must also file a tax return and include that salary as income. Volunteer firemen who received an expense allowance last year may Get your lawn off to a good start Getting your go: off to a good start will prevent many problems later in the season, says Bob Hamersma, Ontario Ministry of Agri- culture and Food -horticulturist. Start your lawn main- tenance with a general clean-up. Rake the lawn lightly with a leaf rake or wooden rake to remove debris. Don't use a heavy steel rake because it will disturb the grass roots. While the ground is still wet, it's a good idea to avoid walking on the lawn. Unnecessary traffic can cause soil compaction which will reduce the amount of oxygen available to grass roots. To get the best mileage from your fertilizer dollar, wait until daytime tempera- tures reach 10 degrees C (50 degrees F) and the soil temperature is 6 degrees C (40 degrees F). "Applying fertilizer too early won't hurt the grass, but you may be washing your money away," says Mr. Hamersma. 'The grass can't use the nitrogen until it starts to grow. If the ferti- lizer is applied too early, spring rains will wash it down into the soil before the grass has a chance to use it." Garden centres and other commercial outlets offer a wide range of fertilizers: which can be confusing to home gardeners. Basically, fertilizers fall into two categories--fast-acting chemical fertilizers, and those with part of the nitrogen in a slow-release form, usually urea formaldehyde. Mr. Hamersma recom- mends applying fertilizers at a rate of 0.5 to 0.9 kilograms per 10 square metres (1 to 2 pounds per 100 feet) in two separate applications. Apply fertilizer once length- wise, and then once across the lawn to prevent burning and to ensure complete coverage. Crabgrass is the only lawn weed which is commonly "controlled at this time of year. This can be done with a spray or with a granular application of crabgrass killer mixed with fertilizer. Fertilizers with added weed control for broad-leaved weeds should not be used until mid-May. These herbicides are effective only on actively growing weeds. You can also reseed bare patches in lawns when the soil warms up. Scrape the soil with a heavy rake to level the surface and break the soil up into a seedbed with 2 centimetre (1-inch) lumps or clods. This type of seedbed will provide shade for the seeds. After seeding, rake lightly to ensure that the seeds are in contact with the soil; it is not necessary to cover the seeds. Keep the soil moist, Scugog Island This last Sunday was noted in some churches by the distribution of palm leaves to " remind children and adults of events prior to Christ's crucifixion. Although the Island Church didn't have the ~ palm leaves, it celebrated a special event when five adults and youths were received into the 'church as members. This was the climax to four study periods conducted by Reverend Linstead in preparation. Best of all they were supported by their families who were present to witness the occasion and share the sincerity. The young people also took part in the service when Randy Freeman read the 23rd Psalm, Jackie Freeman read the scripture from St. Mark and Laurie Ann Wilson ~Freeman. also shared in scripture. It was nice to see a mother and daughter, Dorothy and Jackie Freeman joining at the same time. Valorie Bardcz also joined through the sacrament of Baptism. Valorie also read a part of the ceremony. All were presented with a certificate and a New Testament 'Good News for Modern Man". Then all were welcomed by Elder George Reverend Linstead reminded all that this decision does not represent a graduation from the church but the beginning of a responsible life within the church. Then Holy Communion was presented to the new members and their families with the assistance of Elders - Eliza Fralick, George Freeman and Linda LeRoy. benefit "from the new legislation. The taxfree portion of their expense allowance has been raised from $300 to $500 for 1980 and subsequent years. Employees who receive low-interest or interest-free loans from their employers will benefit from the new rules. for determining the amount of the taxable fringe benefit that they received. Until now, the benefit on such loans was calculated as the difference between the rate being charged the 'employee and the current interest rate in effect. From 1980 the interest rate in effect at the time the loan was made will be used to determine the taxable benefit. If current interest rates are an indication, this change will. mean tax savings to most taxpayers who receive such loans. ° Other changes this year. include the introduction of a tax-free travel allowance to people who are full-time employees but who accept part-time employment at a location that is at least 50 miles from both their places of residence and usual place of work. This change could benefit people such as university or college professors who may teach part-time at an out-of-town location. In addition to shai to the cover of the tax guide, the new, shorter tax return, introduced last year, has also been re-designed. Mailed to half of Canada's 15 million taxpayers, the TI Special is intended for people whose tax affairs are relatively straightforward. This year its format is easier to follow, with a nine-step illustrated guide coded to the tax return. The 7.5 million people who received the T1 Special in the mail, are advised to ensure that their tax situations have not changed since last year. People who buy RRSP's. #1) 5 Ltd BL FST Fy PF Fy RR SEY ary Fat ¥ v Lt] 1] : AY AR A, SF. Sor 30 TAS Ged brs ¥ *3 by oh VRS IIS 85 AR " » vi et { L iw ' ah {5 - Fal J EE a ESE AT RRHOSP's or who claim alimony or child care payments are among those not eligible to use the TI Special. People who owe tax at April 30.or who are expecting a refund, should note that the interest on both taxes owing and refunds has been raised to 12 per cent, up from 11 per cent last year. Interest on overpayments is calculated from April 30, the date the tax return is filed or the day the overpayment arises, whichever occurs last. With refunds averaging $424.10 last year, every day of interest counts. ANNOUNGING: WIN:12,000 OR ONE OF 350 OTHER PRIZES. 'Enter the Home Sweet Home Sweepstakes April 20th to May 16. 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