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Sherbabe
Member
07-28-2002
| Friday, September 14, 2007 - 9:42 am
we can always show dani the you tube of when dick suggested they split the money and she clearly said no.
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Amykat
Member
07-24-2005
| Friday, September 14, 2007 - 9:45 am
Sorry, that was 1.3 for couples in 2000. I think it's up to 2 or 3 million now, supposed to go to on up then be done away with by 2010, I think. But the if the Dems have their way, it will be repealed. Tres, it's not considered a gift. You can take it off on your taxes. I'm not sure if it's a percentage or what as I no longer read the tax codes the way I used to. Yes, I read tax codes for fun. No, I have no life!! 
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Tresbien
Member
08-27-2002
| Friday, September 14, 2007 - 9:51 am
Thanks Amykat. That makes sense as it is an educational expense and part of supporting a child.
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Cndeariso
Member
06-28-2004
| Friday, September 14, 2007 - 10:03 am
here is a partial explanation from irs.gov: IRS Tax Tip 2007-39 If you gave any one person gifts in 2006 that valued at more than $12,000, you must report the total gifts to the Internal Revenue Service and may have to pay tax on the gifts. The person who receives your gift does not have to report the gift to the IRS or pay gift or income tax on its value. Gifts include money and property, including the use of property without expecting to receive something of equal value in return. If you sell something at less than its value or make an interest-free or reduced-interest loan, you may be making a gift. There are some exceptions to the tax rules on gifts. The following gifts do not count against the annual limit: Tuition or Medical Expenses that you pay directly to an educational or medical institution for someone's benefit Gifts to your Spouse Gifts to a Political Organization for its use Gifts to Charities If you are married, both you and your spouse can give separate gifts of up to the annual limit to the same person without making a taxable gift. For more information, get the IRS Publication 950, Introduction to Estate and Gift Taxes, IRS Form 709, United States Gift Tax Return, and Instructions for Form 709. They are available at the IRS Web site at IRS.gov in the Forms and Publications section or by calling 800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676). Links: Publication 950, Introduction to Estate and Gift Taxes (PDF 44K) Form 709, United States Gift (And Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return (PDF 300K) Form 709, Instructions (PDF 79K)
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Cricket
Member
08-05-2002
| Friday, September 14, 2007 - 10:14 am
First, I think Alison G. lives her life through these HG's..sad way to live. Second, I truly hope Dani and Vince get to go to college. She is very bright and would do well I think, and Vince was quite lovely in chat. Tresbien, I sincerely doubt Dani will have the wherewithal to stay in college long enough to graduate. Just a feeling.
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Twocents
Member
07-06-2006
| Friday, September 14, 2007 - 10:16 am
That was an interesting comment from Allison about Jen and ED and the tea incident. I got the feeling that if Jen had cried in pain, that if she had said it got in her eyes or something that they would've booted ED. But because she shrugged it off, they decided not to do anything. Or, if Jen had turned around and thrown her water bottle at ED, she would've gotten booted; or maybe both of them would've been booted if it had turned into a brawl.
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Jen
Member
07-27-2003
| Friday, September 14, 2007 - 10:33 am
I agree that Dani is smart. But when things get fruuuuuuuuuuuustrating, Dani tends to give up. She stated that she wanted to go to college. I hope she uses the money to further herself for later on in life with a career. Though blowing some on something fun should be the first stop!
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-31-2000
| Friday, September 14, 2007 - 10:41 am
As I understand it, only the amounts over the annual limit apply to the lifetime exclusion, but anything against the lifetime exclusion also applies to your estate tax exclusion, right? At any rate, the winner still has to pay all the taxes, so it would be unwise to give half of the pretax winnings. Maybe half of the after tax winnings. I think some may have misunderstood my tuition remark. Paying tuition directly to the educational institution is NOT a gift. However, if you give the money to your child and your child pays the tuition, it may be a gift. See your accountant. 
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-31-2000
| Friday, September 14, 2007 - 10:44 am
Putting on my admin hat. Do NOT tell other posters why they think what they think. Stick to expressing your own opinions about the houseguests. Anything else may cross that line into bashing other posters, and could cost you your account at TVCH, temporarily or permanently. Thank you.
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Beruthiel
Member
08-07-2000
| Friday, September 14, 2007 - 10:48 am
Dani told Jameka that she wanted to be a grade two teacher, that she loves kids, and she certainly has determination when she wants something, so I'd give her the benefit of the doubt re college. She has the brains, if she really wants to make a better life for herself. Since she was supporting her boyfriend before the game, she hasn't had the chance before now, perhaps this win will enable her to make the changes she desires.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Friday, September 14, 2007 - 10:48 am
As I said before, one of Jen's biggest mistakes from a strategic viewpoint was appearing indifferent to Dick's actions. Her appearing unaffected gave the producers and the other houseguests a semi excuse not to intervene on her behalf. If she had responded with more emotion, they probably would have intervened.
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Tresbien
Member
08-27-2002
| Friday, September 14, 2007 - 10:50 am
I'm not crazy about Dani myself but still think she is bright and would do well in college. She shows determination when she wants something. While she was not my favorite cast member, I think she played the best game. So I'm the example of someone who may not like a person but recognizes her strengths and wishes her well. But Cricket's feelings are equally valid whether she likes her or not.
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Friday, September 14, 2007 - 10:51 am
I can actually see her as a kindergarten teacher. I hope she goes for it.
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Bidasea
Member
08-04-2005
| Friday, September 14, 2007 - 11:00 am
I'm a Kindergarten teacher, and it gets very fruuuuussstrating. You can't make little kids do everything you want them to by using a whiney voice. You also get paint, glue, and playdough all over your outfits. Not so sure if Dani could handle it.
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Loppes
Member
07-12-2002
| Friday, September 14, 2007 - 11:11 am
Dani wants to be a teacher about as much as every Miss USA/Universe wants world peace. To be a teacher takes a person who also sets a positive example. I don't see where she's shown anything indication that she could set a positive example for children.
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Beruthiel
Member
08-07-2000
| Friday, September 14, 2007 - 11:17 am
Dani's behaviour in the house reminded me of things I've read about the way adults can revert to childish behaviour when around their parents, and siblings, repeating patterns of behaviour that are longs-standing and yet are not representative of how adults are among others who are not family. When Daniele was alone with other HGs she was often very sweet, and I saw her comfort several others after evictions, and she was also free with hugs, to those others, even though not so free with her Dad. I often thought that like Dustin and Joe, and Jessica and Carol, she felt that her Dad's presence cramped her style and made her revert to someone she no longer wanted to be. I'm willing to give her the benefit of the doubt.
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Tresbien
Member
08-27-2002
| Friday, September 14, 2007 - 11:18 am
ROFLMAO Loppes. I was just thinking that when she had her talk with Jameka about wanting to teach second grade, I didn't believe her either. But I do believe she wants a college education and hope the money will help her achieve that goal.
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Beckie03
Member
07-05-2007
| Friday, September 14, 2007 - 11:18 am
By the time Dani has gone throug college and the credential program she will have grown up tremendously. She will make an excellent teacher...I hope she can stick with it. The only thing that might stop her...$40,000 a year...not real good paying job....at least in the money sense
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Tresbien
Member
08-27-2002
| Friday, September 14, 2007 - 11:20 am
Nicely said Beruthiel. I was thinking the same thing but didn't want to get into the daddy issue.
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Loppes
Member
07-12-2002
| Friday, September 14, 2007 - 11:31 am
The day someone comes to me and tells me she has achieved her degree in education, I will eat my words. I know she did say she dropped out of college before because she found it boring and couldn't afford it, though there are countless student loans available, and night courses. Notwithstanding, somehow I just can't envision the leap from Hooters to teaching children. Just as I can't envision Amber in ANTM 
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Cmist
Member
09-20-2005
| Friday, September 14, 2007 - 11:33 am
I see Dani being able to anything she wants in life. She is a great young woman and will be successful at whatever she chooses to become. She is a person who has obviously had a lot of difficulty in her life but has endured in spite of being neglected by her mother and placed in the care of her grandmother at age 11 months. Growing up without a mother is very very difficult and often leaves lots of scars. I am sure the situation with her father has not made it any easier. I think she has abandonment issues that need to be dealt with but considering all she is an amazing person.
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Beruthiel
Member
08-07-2000
| Friday, September 14, 2007 - 11:36 am
"...the leap from Hooters..." A person's occupation is not who he/she is, but only what he/she does to earn a living. She works, she earns, she tries to pay her way in the world, she doesn't live off the state. Give the kid a break, she's not a scarlet woman for gosh sakes.
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Jen
Member
07-27-2003
| Friday, September 14, 2007 - 11:38 am
Well actually...
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Milosmom
Member
06-10-2006
| Friday, September 14, 2007 - 11:39 am
One of my daughters friends worked at Hooters, and now is working on her masters degree in teaching. A job is a job, not like Hooters is a strip club. Jen was a nanny and also was on a website in a revealing bikini aka Girls on Bulls.
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Jeanne
Member
07-15-2005
| Friday, September 14, 2007 - 11:41 am
Ouch. Just because someone works at Hooters doesn't mean they are incapable of changing careers. And darn, what is so wrong with making a living serving at Hooters. Obviously many people eat there!!
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