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s--V PG. i - PLAINDEALf R - FRIDAY, DEC. 26,196V The Law Serves You New Tax Raises Questions Bar Group Offers Answers One way to avoid confusion when It comes to filing your state, income tax return for 1959 is to get the answers now to your questions about the new tax. With that in mind, the Illinois State Bar association has come up with a number of "most frequently asked questions'* a- bout the tax and their answers. With this information, the LSBA says, you should encounter lit­ tle difficulty in determining the amount of your taxable income and the tax itself. » Q. Are itemized personal de­ ductions which are allowed for federal income tax purposes al­ so allowed under the Illinois tax? A. No. Persons who itemize their deductions on federal in­ come tax returns may deduct personal expenses, including interest charges on home mort­ gages, personal loans and cred­ it transactions state and lo­ cal taxes, contributions to char­ ities, alimony and so on. No such personal expenses are de­ ductible on the Illinois tax re­ turn although certain business- expense items are allowed. However, Illinois provides a larger exemption for the lax- payer and his dependents. He may deduct, from his adjusted gross income, an amount equal to $1,000 each for himself and his dependents. Generally the remainder of his income is sub­ ject to the state tax of 2Vt per­ cent. Q. Which tax should I compute first, the federal tax or the state tax? A. The deadline for filing of individual state and federal tax returns is the same--April 15, 1970. However, the instructions which accompany form IL-1040 for Illinois individual taxpayers suggest that you compute your federal tax return first. This is because the first figure re­ quired in computing your state tax is the adjusted gross in­ come figure from your federal tax return. Q. Can I claim a deduction for the state income tax on fed­ eral income tax return? A. Yes, the state income tax is an allowed personal expense deduction on the federal tax re­ turn if you itemize deductions on Schedule A of Form 1040. You may deduct on the federal tax return the total amount of state tax payments withheld from your paycheck in 1969, or the total amount of your quar­ terly payments made in 1969 if you paid the tax on the quar­ terly estimate plan. However, if your actual state tax proves to be less than the amount withheld or paid by quarterly estimate, then you will be re­ quired to report the difference as income on your 1970 feder­ al tax return. Or, you may com­ pute the amount of your state *! tax before completing your fed- v eral tax return. Then, if your actual tax was fully paid in ** 1969, you can deduct the ex- act tax on the federal return, I* and no adjustment will be re- '•* quired later. Q. Since the state income tax didn't become effective un­ til August 1, 1969, how do I determine the taxable portion C* of my income for the year? A. You may determine this in one of two ways. The normal procedure is to multiply the full year's income (after personal exemptions of $1,000 each) by • .419 -- the fraction (approx­ imately five-twelfths) of the year which falls after August Or, you take the income you actuall> received during the last five months of the year and sub­ tract personal exemptions of $419 each "instead of the full $1,000 exemption). The latter method *ill result in a lower tax if you received less in­ come in the Latter part of the year than in earlier months. (\ fuller explanation of these two methods was given in the first article of this two-part series.) Q. I live in Illinois but Pm employed in another state and pay income tax in that state. Do I have to pay the Illinois tax too? A. You must figure the Ill­ inois tax on your income just as though you had earned it in this state. However, in filing your return you may deduct the amount paid to the other state from the tax due in Ill­ inois, subject to limitations as explained in the instructions which accompany form IL-1040 for Illinois individual income taxpayers. Similarly, the per­ son who works in Illinois but lives in another state ususally will receive a tax credit in his home state for any Illinois tax paid. Q. Is the serviceman who is an Illinois resident required to pay state income tax on his military pay? / A. Yes. The pay of a ser­ viceman who is an Illinois res­ ident is subject to the Illinois income tax to ithe same ex­ tent that it is Subject to fed­ eral income tax. Federal law- grants exclusions from tax to those servicemen who are on duty in a combat zone or in waters adjacent to a combat zone or hospitalized as a re­ sult of wounds received in com­ bat, and Illinois law grants the ' same exemptions Anyone who enters the service while a res­ ident of Illinois remains a res­ ident, regardless of his duty lo­ cation, until such time as he gives evidence of having es­ tablished residence elsewhere, such as by buying a home or paying income taxes. Similarly, any serviceman who adopts Ill­ inois as his state of residence becomes subject to tax. How­ ever, a sericeman from an­ other state does not become liable for Illinois income tax solely by reason of his be­ ing stationed in Illinois. Q. Are employees who are not subject to withholding re­ quired to pay the tax before the April 15 deadline? A. Yes. Agricultural workers and household help who are exempt from withholding under federal law are also exempt from withholding under Illinois law. However, they must file and pay their state income tax on the quarterly estimate bas­ is. The next estimated tax pay­ ment is due Jan. 15. Q. Must farmers file esti­ mated tax returns? A. Self-employed farmers are required to file estimated tax returns and pay an esti­ mated tax by January 15. How­ ever, the Illinois Department of Revenue has announced that if a self-employed farmer files his final return for 1969 and pays the tax due by Feb. 15, 1970,^ then no estimated tax return or payment will be re­ quired on Jan. 15. SERVICE NEWS Navy Airman Gerald J. Mil­ ler Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald J. 'Miller Sr., of 4214 W. Crystal Lake road, and hus­ band of the former Miss Jac­ queline A. Freund of 1701 W. Route 120, all of McHenry, graduated from the Aviation Electricians school at the Na­ val Air Technical Training cen­ ter, Jacksonville, Fla. He studied the fundamentals of electricity, electronics, air­ craft electrical and instrument systems, troubleshooting, and repair of aircraft electrical parts. He also received refresher courses in mathematics and physics. How Can I? By Anne Ashley Q, How ^an I remove the odor of perspiration from a man's woolen shirt? A. By adding a little vinegar to the rinse water after laun­ dering. Q. How can T make a better job of cleaning brass ot cop­ per ashtrays? A. By use of a stiff-bristled brush and some denatured al­ cohol, which does a real nice job of cleaning the discolor- ations of tobacco and nicotine. Q. How can I deepen the tan color of badly faded corduroy'? A. You can dye it tan at little cost with an ounce of permanganate of potash. Dis­ solve this in a quart of water, add the solution to a vessel of water large enough to hold the corduroy garment. Before dipping the garment, test the solution with a piece of paper to determine the shade* The garment should be dipped wrongside-out, and allowed to remain in the solution only a few seconds at a time until the desir«d shade is reached. Wring well, rinse in clear wa­ ter, and dry. Q. How can I polish and add luster to my ebony toilet ar­ ticles? A. By rubbing a little white petroleum jelly into them with a soft cloth, and rubbing until the wood has absorbed the jelly. Q. How can I remove spilled nail polish from rugs or cloth­ ing? A. By use of sofcie amyl acetate (banana oil), available at drugstores. One complete section of my household-hints book is devoted to the treat­ ment of spots and stains of all kinds. Q. Is there any way I can keep eggs fresh for a fairly long time? A. You can add longevity to very fresh eggs by rubbing them with oil, butter, or glycerin. Q. How can I remove burnt spots from the insides of enam­ el saucepans? A. If you will fill the pans with salt water, let soak for" about two hours, then cover the pans tightly and bring to a slow boil, the burnt parti­ cles will then almost fall out. Q. How can I make an oak stain? A. By mixing a quart of boil­ ed linseed oil, three gills of turpentine, six tablespoons of raw umber, and six tablespoons of whiting. Q. What can i do about white rings left on a table top by hot dishes? A. Try placing a few drops of camphorated oil- or sweet oil on the spots, letting this soak for a few minutes, then polishing off with a soft cloth. Q. W hat can I do about cracks in old wallpaper when I am applying new paper over it? Poet's Corner The following was an eulogy written by William Pfister of Capron, a regular contributor to the Plaindealer, concern­ ing his good neighbor and friend, Agnes Frohling. % I visited with several old crippled and helpless people today; On my last call I was told that Agnes had just recently passed away. Yes, I was told this bad news while out making my round. Then I was greatly depressed when I got back to my home in town. Good news is a delight to hear, but bad news sure lets one down. I think seriously before going away and returning home the next day Agnes' sudden passing away was a shock to me, this I must say. Last Sunday Agnes was at our church, she sat in a pew next to me. She was apparently well and feeling good, that was plain to see. From now on there'll be a vacant place in our church pew. W here can she be? This is one of life's unsolved mysteries to you and also to me. But we all know Agnes always did spread sunshine wherever she be. But just to surmise she is safely with Jesus, that is good enough for me. A. Use masking tape over these cracks, which will pre­ vent their showing through the new paper or cracking the new paper In the same places. Q. How can I prevent my bathroom mirrors from steam­ ing up? A. By coating them lightly with a little soap-type shaving cream, rubbing off the excess with some tissues. Community Calendar JANUARY 12 St. Mary's Home & School Association--Monthly Meeting- Guest Speakers--Panel from Marian Central High School. JANUARY 14 St. Margaret Chapter--NAIM --Installation Dinner -- Mc­ Henry Country Club--7 p.m. -- Reservations, Mrs. Bernard A. Freund. ITEM: Color canbeuised in any number of ^oo\the eye" tricks. "Shorten" a too- long home by focusing atten­ tion at the entrance or central portion of the home through the use of bright dolors. A home that seems "lost" in its setting will emerge with a coat of light, bright paint. And, judi­ cious use of dark colors can make a large home blend with its surroundings. LOOKING AHEAD -- A better Christmas for future generations is the goal of dedicated scientists working hard to develop this new rubella vaccine. Here scientists are using a live young duckling as part of the safety tests in the production of the rtfc-• bella vaccine. McHenry county youngsters in the 5-9 year-old- range will undergo vaccination during the week of Jan. 19. An estimated 10,000 will be vaccinated in an effort to prevent an epidemic of the disease. It strikes many unborn children when pregnant women have the disease in the early months of their pregnancy. Colony Tap & Grill LIQUOR & BEER SANDWICHES Coffee, Soup, Chili, Fries CARRY OUTS DON'S BARBER SHOP 230&-W. Johnsburg Rd. 815-385-4715 JUSTEN FURNITURE. INC. --WE-- LOST OUR LEASE! AT 3611 W. ELM ST., McHENRY FREE COLOR TV will be given away to one of our customers only on Sat. Jan. 17th 5:30 No cost. . . No obl igat ion FREE NIGHT LIGHT i s t 1 0 0 P e o p l e F r i d a y Starting at 9;30 a.m. (Electric Early American Lamp could be used in a childs room on the TV or etc.) N o P u r c h a s e N e e d e d LIVING ROOM FURNITURE! BEDDING & DUAL PURPOSE! DINING & DINETTE SETS C A 1 C CT A DTf We have lost our lease at our SALE STARTS FRIDAY DEC. 26 AI 9:30 AM Main Store 3611 W. Elm and will be combining our Ware­ house and Interior Design Studio under one roof after the first of the year at 3011 W. Rt. This Sale Is STOREWID&! Nothing Reserved! Nothing Held Back! Fantastic Credit Terms-Midwest Cards Honored -Hurry 120 to do this WE MUST SELL A FANTASTIC AMOUNT ££ FURNITURE IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS ... Our loss is vour aain. now is the time - Sale starts Friday 9:30 a.m. BEDDING & DUAL PURPOSE! • * Beginning Monday, December 29 At enevieue A 25% to 50% Off includes Holiday Dresses < Hours: 9 to 5:30 Sat. to 6:00 p .m. 1315 N. Riverside Drive McHenry Many Early American Sofas - from $169" each! "Corner Unit" 2 twin beds Frames, 3 Bolsters, Table Reg $339. now $199 complete Pontiac Print Traditional Swivel Rockers Reg. $139. now %799* "Corner Unit" 2 twin beds Frames, 3 Bolsters, Table Reg $339. now $199 complete Pontiac Print Traditional Swivel Rockers Reg. $139. now %799* They Must Move King Koil Twin Mattress some Box Springs Many priced from *2995 END, COCKTAIL, LAMPS TABLES from S199S They Must Move King Koil Twin Mattress some Box Springs Many priced from *2995 Gr. ft White Tuxcedo Arm 101" Sofa Reg. $499. As is *299" A Steal from Stanley! They Must Move King Koil Twin Mattress some Box Springs Many priced from *2995 Gr. ft White Tuxcedo Arm 101" Sofa Reg. $499. As is *299" A Steal from Stanley! A Choice Selection Of SLEEPERS from *199" Traditional Sofa plus 1 matching & 1 cot correlated chair, Reg. $507 now *299" BUNK BED COMPLETE 2 Mats- 2 Foundations-Ladder TWIN BEDS *169" El'Conde'DINING ROOM SUITE Drop Leaf Table, China, 6 Chairs Reg. $947. now *699" Keller Dining Room Suite Oval Table, China, 6 Chairs Reg. $909. now '68999 Tell City Maple Dining Room Set. Oval Table, China, 4 Chairs now *679" 7 pc. Chrome Dinette Set s99' BEDROOM GROUPS! Courtyard by American . 5 pc. Bedroom Suite Reg. $830. now *549" ROCKERS RECLINERS 5 pc. ̂ Med. Bedroom by Coleman Reg. 9464.50 HOW *299" LANE 6 pc. Bedroom Group Reg. $939.85 nOW *699" 5 pc. Spanish Bedroom Group Reg. $439.85 nOW $28999 4 pc. jyiix and Match Bedroom Grouil ' Reg. $399. 'Til Sun. * 199" Early American Rockers lg. group priced from *59 99 All Our La-Z-Boy and Burris Rediners Must GO! Gold La-Z-Boy Traditional Reg. $259.95 now *19999 Brick La-Z-Boy Colonial Reg. $228. now *17999 Black & Gold Mediterranean Reg. $175. Burris now *719" 5 pc. Maple Dinette Set *99" ODDS AND ENDS HERES SOME POOR BUSTERS Childs Upl. Rockers Reg. $29.95 below COS# at S99S While Thay Last! Maple MILK STOOLS Reg. $4.95 99< Mattel Patter Pillow Talking Toy-New Shipment Reg. $6.95 nOW *349 NEW HOURS: Closed Sun. Open Mon- Thurs 9:30 to 5:30 Fri. 9:30 to 9 p.m. Sat. 9:30 to 5:30 ALL ITEMS SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE! DEALERS INVITED! CHARGE ACQ'S INVITED Bedroom ft Dining Room Suites are at 3611 W. Elm, All other items are at Our Warehouse Center 3011 W. Rte. 120 McHenry, III. USTEN URNITURE. tnc • Free Delivery • Free Parking • Liberal Credit Terms • Cash & Carry Discounts • Interior Design Service