WHAT WAS IN THE 2003 TAX ACT AND DID YOU BENEFIT?

•  Lower tax rates - Effective January 1, 2003 28%, 31%, 36% and 39% tax brackets are reduced to 25%, 28%, 33% and 35%.

•  Child tax credits - For every child under age 17, you will receive a tax credit of $1,000, increased from $600.   Income limits apply.

•  Marriage penalty relief - For married couples who do not itemize, your standard deduction is increased to twice the "single" standard deduction.

•  Lower taxes on dividends and capital gains - Effective January 1, 2003, dividends are taxed at 15%. Capital gain tax rate is reduced from 20% to 15% for sales of assets after May 6, 2003.

•  Depreciation writeoffs for small businesses - Increase in Section 179 equipment expense allowance from $25,000 to $100,000.   Also, the first year depreciation bonus is increased to 50% of qualified new asset purchases.   This increase is effective after May 5, 2003.   Depreciation allowed on vehicles is also increased.

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