Lie Detector Tests for All Law Enforcement

By: Lance Winslow
We need lie detector tests for all government law enforcement officers at the city level, county level, state-level and federal level. Too often we hear of bad cops, bad soldiers, bad district attorneys and corrupt departmental of homeland security people who work for the border patrol, TSA or other departments.

If it is true that 30 percent of all Law enforcement workers are criminals or are on the take then the only way to make sure our law enforcement people stay honest is to give them lie detector tests. Remember that 30 percent of all Americans are dishonest and we draw upon our population to serve these jobs and therefore since we cannot trust humans we should not kid ourselves with our law enforcement officers.

The only way to make sure they stay honest is to give them lie detector tests. I believe we should give all Law enforcement officers lie detector tests every six months and if they fail they lose their pension and their job. We only want honest law enforcement officers working for the American people.

It is the job of the government to protect the American people and it is not their job to steal, lie or cheat the American people out of city, county, state or federal services or taxpayers monies. Please consider this in 2006.

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Half-Price homes for Teachers & Law Enforcement Officers

By: Mike Bradley
Did you know that there is a HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) program available to teachers and law enforcement officers to purchase homes for half-price?! The "Teacher Next Door" and "Officer Next Door" programs can be a great help for people in the teaching and law enforcement professions. There are some hoops to jump through and some restrictions such as: * Homes must be in designated redevelopment areas * You must live in the home for 3 years to get the full price reduction * You have to bid on and win a home using an Internet-based bidding system * Your contract has to be submitted immediately after winning a bid * You must pay your real estate agent yourself, HUD doesn't compensate your agent the way most typical sellers do I have gone through the process before and understand how it works and if you can benefit from either program. Contact me if you want to learn more.

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Tax Laws The IRS Doesn't Want You To Know About

By: Tim Barrans
Most People Are Not Aware That We Have Two Tax Systems.

One is for employees, which was created to take your wealth, and one is for small businesses that was designed to create economic growth. The reason is that small businesses generate over 70% of the job growth in this country. This is why Congress passes "good" tax laws (Yes, you heard me right, there are "good" tax laws) for small businesses. However, you must have a business to take advantage of these "good" laws.

If you have a side business and have the right knowledge, you can deduct part of your house, your kid's education (no kidding), some of your vacation costs almost anywhere in the world, set up a pension plan that makes any government plan paltry by comparison and much more. Even better, if your business generates a loss, you can use that loss against any form of income such as your wages, pensions, rents etc.

There Is Catch However

The first catch is you must properly document your deductions.

The second catch is that you must run your business as a business and not as a hobby.

The following are some of the criteria that IRS and the courts look for:

How To Distinguish Between A Business And A Hobby

The IRS seems to love the "loss rule." A person must have a profit two out of five years. In one of my tax law classes, the professor was determined to show that any business that did not show a profit in two out of every five years would lose all of the tax-deductions. I remember distinctively showing that this is only a misconception of the tax rules.

(From IRS Publication 535)
Generally, a hobby is an activity that is carried on for personal pleasure or recreation. It is not an activity entered into with the intention of making a profit. In determining whether you are carrying on an activity for profit, all the facts are taken into account. No one factor alone is decisive. Among the factors to consider are whether:

You carry on the activity in a businesslike manner
The time and effort you put into the activity indicate you intend to make it profitable
You depend on income from the activity for your livelihood
Your losses are due to circumstances beyond your control (or are normal in the startup phase of your type of business)
You change your methods of operation in an attempt to improve profitability
You, or your advisors, have the knowledge needed to carry on the activity as a successful business
You were successful in making a profit in similar activities in the past
The activity makes a profit in some years, and how much profit it makes
You can expect to make a future profit from the appreciation of the assets used in the activity

Killer Secret: To qualify as a business, you have to prove your intent to produce a profit.

We have all heard of Internet companies that have lost millions for years, Amazon.com being the best example we all know. If your goal is to take a loss, you have a hobby. If your intent is to create profit, then you have a business.

What You Can Deduct

The Internal Revenue Code allows you to deduct all "ordinary and necessary" expenses of operating your business -- these can vary depending on the type of business. Understanding some of the terminology of the tax code will be crucial and the creating and keeping records related to reducing your tax liability.

President Clinton in one of his famous hearings made the following remark, which many of us deemed to be ridiculous, "It depends upon what the meaning of the word is "is". What you "name" your deduction will often determine whether or not it is deductible.

(From the IRS Publication 535)

You can deduct business expenses on your income tax return. These are the current operating costs of running your business. To be deductible, a business expense must be both ordinary and necessary. An ordinary expense is one that is common and accepted in your field of business, trade, or profession. A necessary expense is one that is helpful and appropriate for your business, trade, or profession. An expense does not have to be indispensable to be considered necessary.

Killer Secret: Find ways to deduct expenses that occur every day for you!

Author Tim Barrans has written three tax books, "Network Marketer's Tax Guide", "Stop Giving Your Money Away", and "Flight Attendants Tax Manual" you can visit his website at http://www.networktaxguide.com/

How to Use Law of Attraction – 4 Secret Keys

By: Michael Lee
The law of attraction has become one of the most popular topics today in the world of personal development. Many people have experienced massive changes in their life since they have watched the life-changing movie entitled “The Secret”. This movie focused on what is believed to be the most powerful law in the universe – the law of attraction.

People everywhere are interested to know how to use the power of this universal law to attract their desires and achieve their ambitions in life.

For those who are not familiar, you might be asking, “What is the law of attraction?”

It is a universal entity that attracts to you whatever you focus your attention on majority of the time. This magnetic power allows you to manifest your thoughts and emotions into reality.

You may have not been aware, but it has been existent since the beginning of creation. The greatest people who have ever lived practiced the law of attraction. The most successful people in the world today are practicing it, including Oprah Winfrey.

It is vital for anyone who is applying this universal law to know how to use it to its full advantage. The law of attraction does not merely rely on the “ask, believe, and receive” formula. Nope, sorry to say but it’s not that simple. To unleash its full magnetic power, you have to observe the following:

1. Visualize in your mind the very thing you desire to be, do, or have. Believe without a doubt that it is already happening in your life. Feel the happiness or satisfaction of having achieved your dream in your whole body, mind, heart, and soul. It is highly recommended that you create a vision board (a cardboard will do, with pictures of things that delight your heart). This will greatly boost your visual faculty.

2. Declare your intentions, believe that you are already receiving what you are asking for, and state your affirmations whenever you can. If you want to be a best-selling author, say, “I am a best-selling author!” many times throughout the day with belief, conviction, and emotion. It is highly recommended to go to a room alone to focus on your self-talk.

At any time of the day when you are about to say something negative like “I can never do this!” or “I’m so dumb!” hold your tongue and say “Cancel! Cancel!” or “Delete! Delete!” It is vital to keep your inner dialogue purely positive and free from pessimistic toxins.

3. Take inspired action! The universe helps those who help themselves. If you've been watching "My Name is Earl," you'll probably be familiar with karma. It states that if you do something good, an equally good thing will come back to you. And if you do something bad, an equally bad thing will come back to you. You reap what you sow. Therefore, if you just keep daydreaming and don’t do anything, the universe won’t do anything to help you either.

4. Receive openly. The law of attraction is more powerful if you open up and allow yourself to receive the abundance that the universe supplies to you. If you reject your blessings, you are stopping the flow of prosperity and decreasing your attracting force. Acknowledge even the smallest things in life. Remember to always say “Thank you.” Let the universe know how much you appreciate all the abundant gifts you are receiving. Show sincere gratitude, and the universe will respond appropriately by giving you more.

The law of attraction is so precise; it never fails. Understand it, know exactly how to unleash its full potential, and start applying its principles to manifest everything you’ve always dreamed of. You can do it! May the attraction power be with you.

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Navigating The Internet Sales Tax Laws

By: Tim Knox
Q: Do I have to charge sales tax on orders placed on my Web site? What if I have international customers?

A: Online companies with a physical presence, or nexus, in a state are required to collect and report taxes on sales made to customers living within that same state. For example, if your online business is based in California, you must collect and report sales tax derived from fellow Californians making purchases on your site.

Internet sales taxation has always been a hot topic for those of us who make our living selling goods and services online. One of the more controversial points is that no one, including our own government, has a clue how to implement a fair and logical Internet taxation process.

There are more than 7,500 state and local entities collecting sales taxes in the United States, each with its own system of rates and rules. A solution that satisfies them all may be a long time coming, indeed.

Online taxation has been a thorny topic for years. Even before Amazon.com sold its first book or Priceline.com booked its first flight, foreword-thinking tax collectors knew the Internet might someday generate millions of dollars in taxable goods and services. The problem then--and now--is how the states would get their fair share of the pie.

In 1998, Congress did what it usually does when faced with a potentially explosive issue like Internet tax collection--it decided to put off making a decision. Congress enacted a three- year moratorium on the collection of taxes to give an appointed advisory board time to come up with an acceptable solution.

That moratorium ended last year, and, thus far, no one has come up with an efficient way for online businesses to easily collect and submit sales tax.

Some states have been working to simplify their sales tax structures to make it easier for online merchants to charge and pay taxes, but a consensus is still a long way off. In order for Congress to approve any standard process, there will have to be a major simplification of individual state tax codes and a consensus among the states.

And nobody knows how long that process could take, not even the states themselves. Many states are asking their citizens to take charge of the situation and voluntarily pay sales tax for purchases made online. It's sort of a "good citizen honor system" that I doubt few actual good citizens will willingly take part in.

In my home state of Alabama, for example, the sales tax collection department is airing radio spots asking Alabamians to step up to
--and toss dollars into--the proverbial collection plate. The commercial kindly suggests that if I have purchased anything from an online retailer, I am honor-bound to proclaim such purchases and submit the appropriate sales tax to the collection department right away. They thank me in advance for my cooperation.

Now where did I put all those Amazon.com receipts…

The good news for online retailers is, there's no evidence that people buy online to avoid paying taxes or save money, for that matter. If saving a buck were the motive, no one would willingly pay shipping charges.

People shop online because it's convenient to do so.

The Internet offers the ability to shop the worldwide market while sitting in the comfort of your own home - a convenience that most people are happily willing to pay for.