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January 25, 2005 |
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Virginia
Joins Nurse Licensure Compact The Virginia Board of Nursing rang in the New Year by implementing the Nurse Licensure Compact, the agreement that allows nurses to be licensed in one state - their state of residency - and practice in another. On January 1, a year after passing legislation, Virginia became the 18th state to implement the compact, which grants multi-state privileges to nurses on the condition that they comply with the laws and regulations of the state in which they're giving care. Created by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) in 1997, the Nurse Licensure Compact is designed to ease some of the barriers of providing safe nursing care across state borders. The states currently participating in the compact include: Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin. For more information on the Nurse Licensure Compact, visit the NCBSN or Virginia Board of Nursing websites. |
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Tax
Credits Not to Miss
Education Credits - If you, a spouse or a dependent attend an eligible educational institution, you might qualify for either the "Hope Credit" or the "Lifetime Learning Credit". IRS form 8863 can be used to determine if you qualify for either credit. Child Tax Credit - If you have a qualified child, you could receive a $1000 tax credit for 2004. This is in addition to the credit for child and dependent care expenses and the earned income credit. Read Publication 972 to see if you are eligible. If you do your own taxes, make sure to take your time and read up on these and other tax issues to ensure that you receive all that is due to you. You can find more information on each of these credits by visiting www.irs.gov. If you prefer the assistance of a qualified tax professional, you can receive a discount on H&R Block's tax services as an employee of Favorite Staffing. Click here for the coupon. Just print it out and take it into your nearest H&R Block location. |
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Don't
Let a Blizzard Delay Your Pay! Eastern states such as Massachusetts recently received over 3 feet of snow, the fifth largest snowfall to hit the area in recorded weather history. Some residents are still snowed in, and travel in the cities is almost at a standstill. With weather this serious, waiting for your check to arrive in the mail can seem like an eternity, and getting it to the bank almost impossible. However, for those enrolled in Direct Deposit or the Payroll Card, their weekly pay will arrive safely in their bank accounts right when they need it most. When you enroll for Direct Deposit or the Payroll Card, you receive:
To sign up for either of these services and get your money quickly, contact your local branch office. |
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Our
Favorite People This monthly column features extraordinary people. Please send your stories to newsletter@favoritestaffing.com for publication in a future issue! "Blizzard
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Retirement
Tax Credit -
Depending on your income level, you might qualify for a tax
credit of up 50% of your first $2000 in retirement contributions,
such as that to a 401(k) or IRA accont. The maximum amount
of this credit is $1000. The credit is called "Credit
for Qualified Retirement Savings Contributions" and 
Don't
have a checking or savings account? No problem. The Payroll Card
is designed just for you! The Payroll Card allows you to access
your pay through ATMs throughout the country. A small fee applies
to deposits and withdrawals, but you'll never have to wait by
the mailbox or rush your check to the bank again.