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Sunday News Leader, December 17, 1995 A7 r- ye ft imuj.11 "mm Personnel in the service f-, c-iu ft fit I 1 Li i I It i ,7 Army Pvt Alvin E. Credle has arrived for duty at Camp Red Cloud, South Korea. He is an information systems analystoperator with the 362nd Signal Co. He is the son of Delmus R. Qedle, 2274 Walsh Petersburg.

His wife, Sharon, is the daughter of David G. and Sharon Motes of 119 Waverly Green, Staunton. i in 1 1 f.v mf fit zJ i NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 23! Air Force Airman Amanda L. Cook has graduated from basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. She is the daughter of Isaac E.CookJr.ofRt.

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Stiiber of Monterey, has returned to Gaeta, Italy, from a three-week i I MVV 1 ft a -j I 4 mi.ir I i I I i I F.TJ lr.T7 4 I- I.T.f.1 goodwill deployment which serving on the staff of the commander of the U.S. Sixth Fleet embarked aboard the' flagship USS La Salle. The deployment was an opportunity to meet with military counterparts in Croatia, Italy and Slovenia. He is a 1991 graduate of Highland High School and joined the Navy in 1991. Ycu and your Social Security By DANIEL W.BONNER Branch Manager, Staunton la order to claim a child as a tax deduction for 1995, the child must have a Social Security number.

This includes all children, including those tjorri in 1995. The only exception to this rule applies to children born in November 1995 or December 1995. Children born in those months do not need Social Security numbers to be claimed on the tax returns filed by parents in 1996. Prior to tax year 1995, children under the age of one, who were listed as dependents on tax returns, were not required to have a Social Security number, However, a new law requires that all dependents, regardless of age', have Social Security numbers beginning with tax year 1995. The only exceptions are children born in November 1995 and December 1995.

Parents of these children may claim them as dependents on this year's tax returns without Social Security numbers. I Under Internal Revenue Service (fRS) procedures, which particularly affect people who expect refunds, the IRS will delay processing of returns with missing or incorrect Social Security numbers for taxpayers, spouses or dependents. To avoid any delays in their refunds, taxpayers should make sure the names and Social Security numbers of the taxpayer, a spouse and any dependents listed on the return agree with the names and numbers shown on each individual's Social Security card. parents apply for a newborn's Social Security number at the hospital when providing information for state birth registration. It generally takes about 17 weeks, from the date of birth, until a Social Security number for a newborn is received.

Therefore, any child born before October 1995 should have a Social Security number by Jan. 1, 19. Social Security cards for children born in October 1995 should be received by Feb. 1, 1996. Children born in November 1995 or December 1995 do riot need Social Security numbers to be claimed as dependents on this year's tax returns.

To apply for a Social Security number for a child who has never had a number, a parent must complete an application for a Social Security card, and present the baby's Original birth certificate, along with proof of the baby's identity, such as a doctor or hospital bill, a hospital identification bracelet, or another document which identifies the child. In addition, the oarent must present I Soft Brown Velvet. I ltt'ttfX C---- AZ985517 FW360C37 Villi Vr rfr- "'ri- i i i R4500 LBTD560 i 4 Also available in m. e. 1a green and nat- 3 il finish at lhx same low price.

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For 1995, those limits are $11,280.00 for persons age 65-69 and $8,160.00 for persons under age 65. If you plan tb work while receiving retirement benefits, you must provide Social Security with an estimate of your anticipated earnings and then, at the end bf-each year, file a report of your actual earnings with Social Security. 19 W. Beverley St St 4gy Downnaunton 110 W. Beverley Street, Staunton 9-5; Fri.

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