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Call a lawyer, get agreements in writing when passing property to relatives
By Kristyne E. Demske
May 22, 2013
It used to be tradition — a family farm that was handed down through the generations, with children raised in the same home as their parents.
Nowadays, though, passing property to relatives isn't as common and usually takes the help of a lawyer.
"Realistically, a transaction with a family member should be treated the same way" as a conventional sale, said Dan Gutfreund, a realty specialist with SKBK Sotheby's in Birmingham.
He said it's not something he has seen often in his real estate business. When relatives sell real estate to one another, however, it's helpful to make sure the loan is paid out.
"As long as the property is owned free and clear, the transaction can take place for a nominal (amount)," he said.
Jerald Shatzman, a Bingham Farms attorney with Shatzman & Associates P.C. specializing in taxes and estate planning, said parents selling a property to a child should make sure to file a property transfer affidavit to protect property values for the municipal assessor.
But these days, "with the property values so low, I don't think you usually have an issue" with that, he said.
Another way to sidestep the issue and protect property values for the community is to make the transfer a gift.
"If somebody's selling a $200,000 house to their son or daughter for $50,000 … they can make (it) a gift," he said. "The basis for the (value of the) property becomes the parents' basis if they give it to their children."
The property must be owned free and clear by the parents in this scenario, though, he said.
"If there's a mortgage, they ought to check with a creditor," he explained.
Current tax law allows a gift of up to $5 million tax-free; parents can give up to $10 million to their children, he said.
"What they should do is have their tax lawyer or accountant file a gift tax return because that helps to document how the kids got the property (and) also documents the valuation of the property," Shatzman said. "Most people don't have to worry about paying any gift tax because you'll have a $5 million exemption, and if it's Mom and Dad, they have a $10 million exemption."
Another method of passing property down the line, especially if the relative or child will need a mortgage, is by land contract.
"Let's say they apply for the mortgage and can't get it," Shatzman said. "They can make a transfer on a land contract. Parents continue to own the equity and the kids can make monthly payments on the land contract."
Parents can even "gift away" a portion of the contract each year because, at the end, the cancellation of the contract is treated as income.
"If they do it right, they can actually make a gift of the portion of the debt," he said. "You want to keep peace in the family, work out an arrangement where the person who's buying it can afford it, and you want to make sure you don't have any problems with the Internal Revenue Service."
To avoid hurt feelings or misunderstandings, Gutfreund said it's important — no matter the deal — to get it down in writing first.
"Always put your deal in writing and make sure that at least it has a witness there to make sure everybody is clear," he said. "When it comes to transactions of high value … emotions are generally running high and you want to make sure that every deal is carved out clear that everyone can agree to. You want to make sure that family members are on the same page, when it comes to the transaction."
Discussions such as these are fraught because you're dealing with "people problems," Shatzman agreed.
"Making family stay family is a big issue," he said. "You have to try and keep peace in the family."
Shatzman said he's working on a gift tax return right now for a client with a large portion of land who is giving the residence and part of the land to his son and daughter-in-law.
"They're helping them along. It's not an uncommon situation," he said.
And when the passage of property happens in a bequest from a will, Gutfreund said selling the property is by far the most popular option.
"Divvying up the cash is a lot easier than saying, 'You own one-third of this property,'" he said.
For more information about SKBK Sotheby's in Birmingham, call (248) 731-1030 or visit www.sellmyhouseinbirmingham.com. For more information about Shatzman & Associates P.C. in Bingham Farms, call (248) 646-0300.
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"I kind of hate writing this review because once you read this, you'll want to rent this condo and I want to ensure that I get to rent this condo next year for the Huntsman Senior Games. I've got to be honest though, this is the best condo for the $$ in all of St. George. I've stayed in others while in St. George in the past, and this was by far the cleanest, most easily accessible to all St. George has to offer with the best landlord to work with of all those other condos. To be able to stay on the bottom floor of a condo and to have relative immediate access to the pool just by walking out of the sliding door of the Master Bedroom was awesome. Again, if you're coming to St. George, rent this condo, you won't regret it."Guest: TeddyB Date of Stay: October 2014 Review Submitted: October 17, 2014View listing
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"This condo was everything we had hoped for and more! Beautiful, clean, nicely decorated! Also the pool was amazing, the club house was so much fun! We played pool, ping pong, air hockey and the people at the club house were so nice and accommodating! I would recommend this place to anyone! It's the only place we will stay from now on!"Guest: Kim M Date of Stay: October 2014 Review Submitted: November 18, 2014View listing
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"The condo was fabulous, clean & very comfortable. There was nothing missing, and everything you could possibly want was provided. The area is wonderful and it is the perfect vacation spot! The complex is convenient to everything you need and very quiet. During our stay we especially enjoyed the location and we had absolutely no problems what so ever. We would strongly recommend this condo to anyone desiring a beach front location that has all of the amenities that you need for an excellent get away. Beautiful sunrises & sunsets! Can't wait to go back."Guest: N D S Date of Stay: December 2014 Review Submitted: January 5, 2015View listing
"Condo was roomy, clean, and nicely furnished with a great location. Condo was on the bay side with a pool and hot tub, along with a nice deck you can sit on and look over the bay. We spent most our time on the beach right across the street. Loved the condo and Siesta Key and would love to come back. It was nice and quiet by the condo, but only a mile or so away from some great food and bars. Our faves were probably Lelu's, Flavio's, and The Cottage (a frog even joined our table from a nearby palm tree! Great outdoor seating in the back). Not in the village but also awesome food and close by was Toro Bravo (Mexican) and The Russian House. Did a little kayaking as well, we all had a great time and Cathy was awesome about answering any questions I had!"Guest: Ryan S. Date of Stay: May 2015 Review Submitted: May 11, 2015View listing
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Today is all too familiar! LO wakes at 630, naps from 930 to 1030 then by 230 is visbly tired again. I give him 8 oz bottle, rock til drowsy then put him in crib. He gets up, bangs, cries AHHHH eveyrthing but sleep. Any suggestions? Are we headed for one nap?
anybody else's LO refusing 2nd nap?
A couple weeks ago my LO started sleeping a long time for her first nap and by the time she was showing signs of being tired it was too close to bed time to let her nap again. Maybe try to keep your LO awake until 10:30/11:00 and see if your LO will be tired enough to take a long nap (anywhere from 2-4 hours I've experienced so far). Good luck!
,Mine is doing the same thing. I think we have lost the second nap.
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We do one nap, unless it's cut short for some reason.
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This is a discussion on Surprising reply from one of our Democratic senators within the Off Topic & Humor Discussion forums, part of the The Back Porch category; In the wake of Sandy Hook and the renewed push for the AWB and other gun control legislation, I emailed my various representatives twice. Once ...
In the wake of Sandy Hook and the renewed push for the AWB and other gun control legislation, I emailed my various representatives twice. Once about safety in our schools, and again about Senator Feinstein's AWB legislation.
Somewhat unexpectedly the only reply I received that I felt was positive was from our Democratic senator, Mark Begich. The rest of the Republican representatives gave me various replies including "not wanting to engage in gun control politics" or "now isn't the time to bring up the Second Amendment."
Here's the critical bit of reply from Senator Begich that surprised me, though I do know he has generally not been anti-gun in the past:
Could just be lip service, but again I just was a bit surprised that the response I expected to see from our Republican reps came from our Democrat and the Republicans kind of...waved it aside.In the aftermath of this awful crime, we must be vigilant about addressing future threats to public safety. There is no simple solution, but I do not believe more restrictive gun laws will prevent criminals from committing acts of violence. I have always been and continue to be a strong defender of Second Amendment rights for law-abiding citizens.
" But if you are authorized to carry a weapon, and you walk outside without it, just take a deep breath, and say this to yourself... Baa." Col. Dave Grossman on Sheep and Sheepdogs.
Yeah he went on to say how the issue isn't with the tools but with the judgment of the users, and especially the mental stability of users. Now this is definitely the liberal part of his stance coming through - in which he describes pushing legislation forward to provide training and aid in early detection of mental illness, but I'll take training people and recognizing issues over knee-jerk gun control reaction anyday.
The Democratic Party will pull his card if they get wind of this...
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Southern Fried Chicken Legs
13 May 2008
Try this delicious recipe for authentic Southern Fried Chicken. It is so much better than anything you could get at a drive-thru and great to serve to a crown on summer evenings relaxing in the backyard. Also, try it for a great picnic meal when you head out to the 4th of July fireworks this summer... you be so glad you did.
|Chicken leg
|5 1⁄2 Pound
|For marinade
|4 1⁄2 Cup (72 tbs)
|Louisiana hot sauce/Any hot sauce
|1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
|Salt and pepper
|To Taste
|For batter
|3 , beaten
|1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
|For coating
|All purpose flour
|2 Cup (32 tbs)
|Ground pepper
|1 Teaspoon
|1 1⁄2 Teaspoon
|Garlic powder
|2 Teaspoon
|1 Teaspoon
|Other ingredient
|Cooking oil
|4 Cup (64 tbs) (for deep frying)
1. In a vessel, put butter milk, Louisiana hot sauce, salt and pepper, mix well. Add chicken legs, allow to marinade for 4-5 hours in refrigerator.
2. Cover a bowl with paper towels.
3. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, add 1 cup of marinade mixture, egg and water, and mix.
4. In a shallow dish, place all purpose flour, ground pepper, paprika, garlic powder and salt, combine well.
5. Dip each chicken leg first in the flour mixture, then in the egg batter and again into the flour to coat uniformly, arrange on a tray.
6. Heat oil to about 350F, fry the chicken leg until it turns deep brown, transfer to the bowl covered with paper towel.
7. Serve hot with salad and pickle.
Recipe Summary
Difficulty Level:Easy
Preparation Time:10 Minutes
Cook Time:30 Minutes
Ready In:40 Minutes
If you have failed making Southern Fried Chicken Legs several times, Chef Scott is going to put an end to your woes with this recipe video. He is not only showing his recipe but also gives us valuable tips on how to make them perfectly without letting the batter fall off the chicken. The most important ingredient in Scott's recipe is the buttermilk which gives a really thick crust and a nice zip to the Southern Fried Chicken Legs.
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I read recipes on the Internet instead of watching the Food network because I am deaf and cannot hear the instructions. I think it is wonderful you put a video here for people to follow but when I went to go print the recipe and it says follow instructions on the video I was terribly disappointed because I CAN NOT HEAR THEM!!! You really should consider not being exclusive in sharing your recipes. I am certain I am not the only one who would like a recipe to print for various reasons.
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A collectable card having enhanced tone and depth quality having a reflective supporting member, a photographic image disposed on a transparent laminate. The photographic image is mounted on the reflective metallic surface of precious metal. A semi-transparent image enhancing layer is disposed between the supporting member and the image preventing the reflective surface from being visible through the photographic image.
1. A decorative object comprising a laminar assembly of a metal plate having a reflective surface, a transparent film having an image applied to one surface thereof placed in opposition to said reflective surface and a semi-transparent layer interposed between said metal plate and transparent film whereby said semitransparent layer cooperates with said image to enhance the appearance of said image and prevent the reflective surface of said metallic plate from being visible through said image.
2. The decorative object according to claim 1 wherein said assembly is encased in a transparent protective cover.
3. The decorative object in accordance with claim 1, wherein said image is a photographic image through which light may pass.
4. The decorative object in accordance with claim 1, wherein said metallic plate is a precious metal.
5. The decorative object in accordance with claim 4, wherein the precious metal is slected from the group consisting of gold or silver and platinum.
6. The decorative object in accordance with claim 1, wherein said metallic plate comprises an opaque material having a reflective metallic surface disposed thereon.
7. The decorative object in accordance with claim 1, wherein said image bearing member comprises a transparent laminate having a photographic image disposed on a surface thereof.
8. The decorative object in accordance with claim 1, wherein said semi-transparent layer is light dispersing and has a reflectivity different than that of the metallic plate.
9. The decorative object in accordance with claim 8, wherein said semi-transparent layer is white.
10. The decorative object according to claim 1, wherein said transparent film is an image bearing photograph.
11. The decorative object according to claim 1, wherein said metallic plate comprises a thin foil.
12. The decorative object according to claim 1, wherein said image is at least in part translucent and in part opaque.
The present invention relates to collectable cards and in particular, to a sports card, such as a baseball card, having an intrinsic value, as well as the ephemeral value placed thereon by the collector.
Items such as promotional and collectable cards are used in many fields and typically comprise cards of celebrities and athletes.
An example of such an item is the baseball card. For many years, baseball cards have been available featuring a photograph or illustration of a professional player along with limited personal data such as his name and team on the front side of the card, and extensive personal and professional data on the reverse side of the card. Similar cards for other sports, such as basketball and football, are also available. Collecting and trading such cards has become a popular activity among sports fans. What had been for many years been a hobby has now become a relatively serious business in buying and selling cards. Some of these cards have become quite valuable because of their rarity or the acquired fame of the player depicted on the card. The value of rare cards has become increasingly high.
Conventional collector cards comprise images, and/or text printed directly on paper substrates by conventional printing methods. However, due to constraints in the printing process, the image quality produced is less than desirable. In the typical manner of production, printing yields grainy, low resolution images. Thus, the image quality generally obtainable is of far lower quality than available with conventional photographic paper. Conventional printing technology permits the transfer of an image through the transfer of multi-colored dyes to a paper substrate. The dyes are absorbed on contact into the paper surface leaving an image having a grainy appearance. Thus, the resolution embodied in the original image is lost, and a low quality reproduction is obtained.
Moreover, collector cards while highly priced and frequently very expensive, have no intrinsic or real value, nor are they permanent or long-lasting without a great deal of care.
It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to provide collector cards having improved resolution of image and text thereby providing individual collectable cards of greater beauty and of enhanced design.
It is a further object to provide collector cards having enhanced intrinsic value and, in particular, providing the enhanced value by replacing the paper substrate with a precious metal substrate.
It is still another object to provide a collector card of enhanced beauty and value on which the image and text is printed on clear plastic film which film is laminated on precious metal substrate.
In accordance with the present invention an improved collectable card is provided comprising a flat, reflective metal substrate, an image bearing film member mounted over the reflective core, and a protective member covering the image layers.
A semi-transparent image enhancing layer may be disposed between the photographic image and the metal substrate. Preferably, the image enhancing layer is sufficiently opaque to prevent the color of the substrate from being viewed through the image or text on the bearing film member, but sufficiently translucent to allow the color to enhance and surround the image and text.
As a result of the above combination of elements, the collectable card of the present invention possesses superior image quality as compared to a conventional card, as well as a high intrinsic value. The present invention permits this result by permitting incident light to pass through the image applied to the film member and reflect back through the image off the surface of the metal substrate supporting member.
The invention accordingly comprises the features of the construction, combination of elements and arrangement of components which will be exemplified in the preferred embodiments hereinafter set forth and in the accompanying drawings, and the scope of the invention will be indicated in the claims.
FIG. 1 is an exploded frontal view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an enhanced image collectable card; and
FIG. 2 is an exploded rear view of the collectable card shown in FIG. 1.
Referring to FIG. 1, there is illustrated a baseball card embodying the teachings of the present invention. The card, generally identified by reference numeral 10, comprises several elements assembled in laminae form, i.e., a central supporting member, denoted by reference numeral 12; an image bearing transparency member 14a and 14b located over the front face and the rear face, respectively of the supporting member; and a transparent protective layer 16a and 16b.
The supporting member 12 is formed of a thin, flexible sheet of a reflective precious metal, such as gold, silver, platinum or other precious metals. In addition, the supporting member is relatively stiff, has shape retaining characteristics, and a polished, reflective surface.
The frontal image bearing transparency 14a overlying the front face of the supporting member 12 comprises a positive image 18 applied to the rear surface of a transparent film 20. The positive image 18 and film may be formed of the processed emulsion of a positive photographic film, i.e., a slide transparency, or the image 18 may comprise the emulsion of a photographic printing paper which has been removed from the paper backing. In addition, the image 18 may be printed directly onto the rear surface of a transparent material. The positive image is preferably of a person, a scene or the like of the type commonly known as "sports cards".
Preferably, a semi-transparent image enhancing layer 22 is placed over the image 18 or interposed between the image 18 and the supporting member 12. The image enhancing layer 22 preferably comprises a thin, uniform layer of white, reflective material which is, most desirably, directly applied to the rear surface of the film 20 behind the positive image 18 only. The image enhancing layer 22 acts to enhance the brilliance and the contrast of the colors in the image 18. Since the image may be provided as applied to a film in the form of a processed emulsion, which may have been removed from backing layers of a photographic film or paper, it is highly transmissive. Therefore, the image enhancing layer 22 provides a backing layer for the image which serves to disperse light that is transmitted through the image itself. The image enhancing layer 22 scatters the light throughout the image to enhance the brilliance and, in addition, to increase the reflectivity of the image.
The supporting member 12 and the image enhancing layer 16 cooperate to provide a back-lighting effect, increasing the tone and contrast of the image and making the image stand out. While the image enhancing layer 22 provides a reflective background for the photographic image, it is an important aspect that the image enhancing layer 22 is not an opaque film. Rather, the image enhancing layer 16 must be a semi-transparent layer which permits a significant degree of light to be transmitted therethrough.
The rear image film 14b is formed identically to the front image film 14a, except that it contains mostly written material 24 such as biographical and explanatory information regarding the image on the front. As such the rear image film does not require a semi-opaque backing layer.
The image bearing transparencies 14a and 14b with or without the image enhancing layer 22 deposited thereon are overlaid on the supporting member 12 and are sandwiched together and sealed with the protective outer members 16a and 16b which comprise a pair of transparent laminates disposed on opposite surfaces of the assembled structure. The individual laminates of the protecting member extend somewhat beyond the perimeter of the center support 12 and the transparencies 14a and 14b such that the laminates may be sealed together about their outer edge. By using such a structure, the image bearing member 14 and enhancing layer 16 need not be adhered to the supporting member, thereby avoiding delamination problems.
Although the figures illustrate the case of a supporting member 12 formed entirely of a reflective metal sheet, this example is not intended to be a limitation on the scope of the invention. It should be appreciated that the supporting member 12 may be formed of any reflective stiff opaque material which is sufficient to support the transparencies and which have a desirable precious metallic surface having desirable light reflectivity. Another example of a supporting member may be a supporting layer of a flexible synthetic fibrous material, or paper, having a reflective surface applied thereon, as by applying a thin film of metal to the supporting layer or the metal may be coated thereon by vacuum deposition or other known methods.
In another aspect of the invention, safety measures can be taken to prevent counterfeiting, copying, or mutilation of the card, thereby obviating any gross reduction in its inherent value. This can be effected, as seen in FIG. 2, by applying to the inner surface of the rear film (i.e. the film bearing the written text) a small holograph or other miniature print, picture number or the like. As seen in the figures, it is preferred that this device be a miniature of the image borne on the front face of he card. Further, a bar code, magnetic media or the like can be applied to provide ease in identification and in presentation of a serial number.
Regardless of the specific embodiment, the positive image is a translucent image which is transposed against a reflective surface of the supporting member. The positive image may be directly printed on the transparent film material by photographic printing techniques or formed on a photosensitive layer of a photographic film or paper. In this case, for example, the photosensitive layer is adhered to a support layer by a transparent adhesive protecting layer. The positive image is disposed in a face to face relationship with the transparent film and a dye transferring solvent is introduced into the space between the processed photosensitive film and the transparent film, the solvent being capable of dissolving the coloring matter forming the image, and heating the solvent in the space by dielectric heating to dissolve the image and transfer it onto the surface of the substrate.
It will be seen from the foregoing that the enhanced images are produced by the printing of an image onto a transparent cellulosic film to form a transparency. The printed substrate is then transposed against a flexible, reflective metallic surface to provide means whereby light transmitted through the image is reflected back through the image and directed to the eye of the viewer. In addition to providing a means for reflection of transmitted light, the reflective surface also provides increased contrast for improving the tonal quality of the image which coupled with the intrinsic value of the metal support produces a highly prized and valuable product.
The above examples are intended only as illustrative and not exhaustive. Various changes and modifications of the present invention are disclosed herein and others will be obvious to those skilled in the art. For example, it is generally desirable to provide printed media as well as images on the transparent film. In addition, the degree of transmissiveness of the media may be varied in direct proportion to the thickness of the image or print. By increasing the transmissiveness of the image or print, the reflective surface of the supporting member may be made more visible. This is particularly desirable for printed media. When used with a reflective surface having a bright color, the color of the reflective surface can become a background for the printed image or media. The embodiment described above includes an image enhancing layer which prevents the reflective surface from becoming visible through the image. However, if desired, the image enhancing layer may be deposited only over the photographic image leaving the printed media uncovered. Thus, the reflective surface will be visible through the printed media and the reflective surface will appear as a background of the media.
In addition, rather than sealing the protective member around the other components, to encapsulate the entire structure, the image bearing member and image enhancing layer may be adhesively applied directly to the supporting member.
Accordingly, it is intended that the present disclosure be taken as illustrative of the present invention and not limiting thereof.
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02/12/2013 01:28 *DJ Nokia Sent Letters of Objection in India Against Actions Taken by Tax Authorities
02/12/2013 01:28 *DJ Nokia Seems Authorities Focus on Withholding Tax on Op Software Payments
02/12/2013 01:28 *DJ Nokia Says In Full Compliance With Local Laws and India-Finland Tax Treaty
02/12/2013 01:28 *DJ Nokia Believes Indian Actions Run Counter to Domestic Laws, Intl Standard
02/12/2013 01:28 *DJ Nokia Files Letters of Complaint in India
02/12/2013 01:28 *DJ Nokia Hasn't Received Any Official Iinfo on Potential Tax Claims
This issue will hold the stock range bound until matter in question is settled, IMO.
Sentiment: Hold
HA! If they take their time issuing a response in the same timely manner the U.S bureaucrats are accustomed to, then it's safe to say we will close at this price for the rest of 2013. Happy New Year!
Wow, it was obvious to an outsider to me 3 weeks ago - Elop finally decided to do something now that Hedge funds had 3 weeks to cover.
Weak hands going to sell tomorrow.
Why, this is a plus, it's great news. This is Nokia saying this whole tax thing is a circus act. We should go up tomorrow based on this. The $1500 I deposited still hasn't cleared it. Man, I finally for some money and now Nokia goes up every single day.
New Delhi, Feb 12:
Nokia on Tuesday filed letters of objection in India protesting against the actions taken by the Income-Tax authorities at Chennai on grounds that it ran counter to the domestic laws of India and international standards.
"As a company with operations around the globe, Nokia believes the actions of the Income-Tax authorities in Chennai are excessive, unacceptable and inconsistent with the Indian standards of fair play and governance. Specifically, in tax investigations like this, local standards would prohibit Government officials from entering the factory premises and Nokia IT systems without valid authorisation and questioning the individual employees for intolerably long periods of time, even after they have fully cooperated with the authorities,'' Nokia said in a statement.
Tax claims
Nokia said that it has not received any official information on the potential tax claims, and thus far has only seen wildly varying claims from anonymous officials via the media. "We do not see any merit in any of the claims, and are ready to defend ourselves vigorously,'' the handset maker said. This is the first time that Nokia has come out in the open on the issue.
Royalty payment
The issue is that any royalty payment made against supply of software by the parent company attracts a 10 per cent tax deduction. This, the I-T Department said, Nokia India did not do since its plant went on stream in 2006.
Nokia India has been downloading software from its parent company to make mobile phones in India, said a Department official on condition on anonymity.
Tax deduction
As per a Clarification Amendment of the Finance Act, 2012, any payment made by a company to a non-resident company has to be subject to a 10 per cent tax.
For the last 5-6 years, Nokia had made payments to the extent of Rs 25,000 crore on which there is to be a tax deduction at source of 10 per cent (Rs 2,500 crore), which the company has not paid to the Department, the official claimed.
Nokia said that it is in full compliance with local laws as well as the bilaterally negotiated tax treaty between the Governments of India and Finland, as far as withholding tax on supply of operating software is concerned.
Transfer pricing policy
"Equally important, Nokia confirms that its position is that its transfer pricing policies are fully in accordance with the applicable legislation in India and Finland, including the bilateral tax treaty in force between the countries. It is important to note that since setting up the factory Nokia's transfer pricing policy has been regularly scrutinised and validated by the Indian and Finnish tax authorities in the normal course of tax proceedings,'' it said.
Nokia arrived in India 17 years ago and has invested over $330 million in Chennai since setting up the factory in 2006, and now employs over 9,000 people.
"Nokia reiterates that it operates with transparency in its business transactions, and re-emphasises its willingness to cooperate fully with the Indian tax authorities in accordance with all applicable laws when they share their claims directly with us. Nokia has enjoyed a long and fruitful relationship with India, and we look forward to a prompt and just resolution to this matter,'' the company said.
Nokia had filed the protest letters with the Deputy Director of Income-Tax (Investigation) – Unit I(1) Chennai; Additional Director of Income-Tax (Investigation) Chennai; Director of Income-Tax (Investigation), Chennai; and the Director General of Income-Tax (Investigation), Tamil Nadu.
Integrated corruption and spying? Who is behind of this - Google, Apple, Samsung ... ?
Sentiment: Strong Buy
When you open a factory in the jungle you have to obey the laws of the jungle.lol
Nokia protests tax probe in Chennai, India as excessive
HELSINKI | Tue Feb 12, 2013 4:49am EST
Feb 12 (Reuters) - Finnish phone maker Nokia said on Tuesday it was protesting against a tax investigation by authorities in Chennai, India, calling the probe that began in January excessive and unacceptable.
Nokia said it has not yet received any information on potential tax claims, but said it sent letters objecting to the authorities' actions including entering its factory premises.
"As a company with operations around the globe, Nokia believes the actions of the Income Tax authorities in Chennai are excessive, unacceptable and inconsistent with Indian standards of fair play and governance," Nokia said in a statement.


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Jury finds Antioch resident Clarence Cater, 18, and Ohmad Burks, of Pittsburg, guilty in the gang-related shooting death of Dayvon George, an 18-year-old Brentwood man, three years ago in Buchanan Park.
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NFL 2012 Season — Week Five Preview
Three unbeaten teams remain, plus an old rivalry enters a new stage, as the NFL enters its fifth week of the 2012 season. Here's a preview of all of this weekend's action:
Three unbeaten teams remain, plus an old rivalry enters a new stage, as the NFL enters its fifth week of the 2012 season. Here's a preview of all of this weekend's action:
The New York Giants missed a chance to secure a divisional win, while Arizona and Atlanta each needed late field goals to remain unbeaten. Here's a recap of all of Sunday's action:
Cary Williams returned an interception 63 yards for a touchdown, and the Baltimore Ravens held on to defeat the Cleveland Browns, 23-16, in Baltimore on Thursday night.
Bye weeks begin as the NFL enters its fourth week of the 2012 season. Here's a preview of all of this week's action:
The NFL and and the NFL Referees Association have agreed to a contract that will send referees back to the field this weekend, according to NFL.com.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement that the the refs will be back on the field starting with Thursday night's game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens
As we head into week number four in the NFL, two teams are still looking for win number one. So, which winless team has the best chance at the Lombardi Trophy?
Think back to your days on the 8th grade football team. If you're like us, you sat on the bench daydreaming about girls while the man-child that could already grow a beard ran sideline to sideline and crushed anyone in his path.
By now, even non-football fans have heard about the officiating debacle in last night's showdown between the Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks (just check your Facebook feed). Facing a 12-7 deficit with just seconds left to play, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson rolled out of the pocket and threw a desperation heave into the end zone, resulting in a game-clinching interception for the Packers.
Except it wasn't. Instead, the NFL's much-maligned replacement officials inexplicably ruled the play a touchdown for the Seahawks, ignoring an obvious offensive pass-interference penalty and cementing the phrase "simultaneous catch" into the lexicon of poor sports officiating.
This screw-up will, hopefully, lead to the return of the real refs—but let's not forget that they too have made their share of awful calls over the years. Here's a look at some of the NFL's most controversial officiating decisions:
Russell Wilson threw a disputed 24-yard touchdown pass to Golden Tate on the final play of the game, allowing the Seattle Seahawks to beat the Green Bay Packers, 14-12, in Seattle on Monday night.
Three overtime games and several last-second finishes highlighted the NFL action from Week 3. Here's a recap of all of Sunday's games:
Don't let Nick Saban fool you: building a championship college football program is not an easy task. Between recruiting, budget restrictions and the yearly loss of star players to the pros, head coaches face a constant series of challenges. Surprising stat: Out of the 124 active FBS football head coaches, only eight have managed to win a national championship.
That isn't to say that the other 116 gainfully employed men are incompetent. In fact, many of these coaches are frequently on the brink of securing a piece of college football immortality. Let's take a look at some of the best FBS coaches that have yet to win a title:
NFL Hall of Famer and Tylerite, Earl Campbell, is going to undergo nerve treatment this weekend after doctors ruled out concerns that he might have Lou Gehrig's disease.


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Stylish and luxurious holiday villa with private pool and private gardens in the Kucukbuk area of Gundogan, Bodrum. Breathtaking views over the Aegean, fabulous sunsets,
This LUXURY PRIVATE villa has the most amazing sunset views over the Aegean from its terraces and balconies (and it has several)! You can watch the sun go down into the sea as you dine on the 'outside lounge' balcony or on the pool side terrace.
The villa is situated on an elevated position on the 'sunny side' of Gundogan, overlooking Kucukbuk bay where you will hear the gentle 'put put' of motors from the fishing boats going out each morning for their daily catch. There is sun from daybreak to sunset, plus plenty of shade too for those wanting to escape the summer sun.
It is finished to the highest standards with cool travertine tiles fitted to all floors inside and around the pool terrace and balconies. The main kitchen has cream painted units with black granite work surfaces and mosaic splash backs. All bathrooms/shower rooms have quality Vitra white sanitary ware and again are tiled with luxury travertine tiles. Lounge with 32" flat screen TV, plays DVDs.
iPod docking station. Elevated inside dining area with seating for 8. Air conditioning/ceiling fans in all rooms.
The owner's have created a special home built with quality fittings with the emphasis on summer outside living. Large windows display the fabulous views from every room; very private pool and sunbathing terrace. The gardens are a colourful and pretty sight, planted with banana trees, bouganvillea, fragrant mimosa, birds of paradise and other exotic plants and shrubs.
There are several sea-facing terraces and balconies at ground and first floor levels. The outside 'lounge' which is covered with trendy shade sails, is where most of your evenings will be spent. Here there is a large dining table and chairs and comfy sofa style chairs and coffee table. The scents from the Melissa plants at night is wonderful and together with the sunsets ............ The shady kitchen terrace has another table and 4 chairs on the patio under the olive tree.
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Electricity: 10.- Eur per day allowance towards cost of electric/air conditioning during peak summer months. Abnormal electric consumption over the allowance should be paid at check-out.
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|Double beds (3), Single beds (4)
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|Private outdoor pool (unheated), Balcony or terrace, Private garden, BBQ
|Parking, Suitable for people with restricted mobility, Not suitable for wheelchair users
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Gov. Scott Walker's proposed budget won't delay the long-awaited reconstruction of Highway 33 from Port Washington to Saukville, officials said Tuesday. "The Highway 33 project is still scheduled to be let this spring," Department of Transportation Secretary Mark Gottlieb said Tuesday. "That project schedule is not affected by the state budget." The work, which will extend from Tower Drive in Port Washington west to an area east of Highway W in Saukville, involves replacing the two-lane road with a four-lane divided highway, complete with turn lanes, curb and gutter, sidewalks, bike lanes, landscaping and new lighting. The Highway LL overpass would be removed and replaced by a roundabout, one of three traffic circles included in the project. The others are in Saukville, at Northwoods Road and Market Street. City Administrator Mark Grams said he recently checked on the project, saying he "went straight to the top" and talked to Gottlieb, a former Port Washington mayor and 60th District Assembly representative. "He said there won't be a problem, that everything's still good to go," Grams said. On Tuesday, the Common Council approved a utility relocation agreement needed to bury the power lines along the highway. Public Works Director Rob Vanden Noven said bids for the reconstruction project will be opened by the DOT on April 12. "I would guess we'll have at least a half-dozen bidders," he said. Funding for the project has already been approved, he noted, and the DOT is working to expedite the project because of an aggressive timeline. Work on the road is expected to begin in mid-May, when the Highway LL overpass is removed, Vanden Noven said, and be completed by the end of the year, with the exception of landscaping. "I'm sure it's going to take the entire construction period," he said. "It's a lot of work to do in a short period of time," If the contractor does not meet the project timeline, he will be assessed liquidated damages. Throughout the project, Highway LL will be closed between Willow Road and Aster Street, Vanden Noven said. Temporary lanes will then be constructed so traffic can continue to flow between Port and Saukville throughout the year, he said. The only substantial detour on Highway 33 will occur between Tower and Portview drives in Port Washington in the fall, Vanden Noven said. There isn't enough room to create temporary lanes on this stretch of road, he said, necessitating the detour. "I think the disruption should be minimized," he said. "Like any construction project, there's going to be dust, noise and some confusion."
Port Washington officials last week began to take a look at how the city's south side will develop, given the fact that Brookfield developer Vincent Kuttemperoor is likely to lose control of much of the property he once proposed turning into a massive, high-end subdivision.The Plan Commission directed city staff members to create an inventory of Kuttemperoor's holdings so they have a better idea which properties they are studying."Once we get an inventory ... then we'll be ready to look at land uses," Mayor Scott Huebner said. The city also needs to find out which banks hold mortgages on the land, officials said, noting that one financial institution has already initiated foreclosure proceedings on a parcel of Kuttemperoor's land.Ald. Dan Becker, a member of the commission, said the panel should proceed carefully, noting the decisions made will affect the community for decades."There are so many things you can do," he said. Commission member Earl Kelley said the property east of Highway C — much of which was included in Kuttemperoor's initial annexation a decade ago — would be "beautiful residential land."Others noted that parcels west of Highway C near the city's current industrial area could be used to expand that use, perhaps creating a business park.Land along Highway 32 could also create a commercial corridor, members noted.But, Kelley warned, the city has always set a key goal of not allowing any development on Kuttemperoor's land to compete with businesses downtown."It's almost like making a mini-land use plan for the area," commission member Bud Sova said. "We have to be careful. We don't want to block any future streets or infrastructure."Kuttemperoor owns close to 800 acres on the city's south side and the Town of Grafton, including about 500 acres within the city limits, said Randy Tetzlaff, the city's director of planning and development.The land, which stretches from the Lake Michigan shoreline to Highway 32, was amassed by Kuttemperoor beginning in 1988 and continuing through the 1990s.However, when the housing market crashed, Kuttemperoor, like many developers, found himself struggling, Tetzlaff said. The developer has placed more than 300 acres on the market with an asking price of $25 million, and individuals and developers are looking at smaller parcels — some as small as two acres.People are beginning to ask what they can do with the property, Tetzlaff said."In the not-too-distant future, we have to have an idea what to tell them," he said. "The question is where do we go from here?"When Kuttemperoor annexed the land, a study of the property and its proposed uses was conducted for the city. Huebner said the city needs to examine that study and see if its findings are still valid.City Administrator Mark Grams said Kuttemperoor added to his holdings after the study was completed.The study, he added, "was the worst case scenario to determine how many houses could you pack in there."It looked at Kuttemperoor's preliminary plan, which called for building as many as 574 single-family homes and 222 multifamily units, primarily duplex condominiums, as well as 22 acres of commercial shops and a 450-unit resort hotel. There was to be land for a school and public access to the lakefront. Kuttemperoor estimated the development would ultimately be worth $480 million.He spent years working on concepts for the property, developing plans for a high-end golf course surrounded by residential development and considering ways to stabilize the eroding bluff.Jason Wittek, 469 W. Grand Ave., asked the commission to consider that the development provide for a mix of income levels and housing uses, with coherent mixed-use neighborhoods that allow people to walk and bike to destinations."Wealth of a city isn't just the value of its homes, but the utility of its neighborhoods," he said. "I am in no way against new growth. But I am against more of the same growth we've seen on the outskirts of Port Washington in the last few years."
The Port Washington Common Council was expected on Wednesday, Feb. 16, to begin public discussions of the leases for the coal dock property the city plans to develop into a premier lakefront park..City Administrator Mark Grams said Tuesday the leases, which have been negotiated over the past several years, are "99% completed." The remaining changes, he added, won't be "anything earth-shattering."The leases are required because the coal dock was created by filling in the lakefront in the 1930s, when We Energies needed an area for freighters to unload the coal that fueled its power plant.
Port Washington High School Principal Duane Woelfel will resign his position at the end of June, but he's not going far. He will become the Port Washington-Saukville School District's director of special services. The School Board on Monday accepted the unanimous recommendation of a hiring committee and approved a two-year contract for Woelfel, who will assume the special education position on July 1."Working with special-needs students is a passion of mine," he said. "I'm very excited about this opportunity."
The former M&I Bank building in downtown Port Washington will be razed this spring under the terms of an agreement reached by the City of Port and Port Harbor Investments LLC, the building owner.The agreement approved by Judge Tom Wolfgram Friday, Jan. 28, calls for demolition work on the building to begin by March 1 with the razing to be completed — including restoration of the site — by April 15.Attorney Mark Hazelbaker, who represents Port Harbor Investments, agreed to the stipulation Friday. "I think we're on track to get this issue resolved," he told Wolfgram. However, the agreement — which would settle a pending lawsuit between the city and Port Harbor Investments — is not final until it is approved by the Port Washington Common Council. Aldermen were slated to act on the measure Tuesday, but their meeting was postponed until Wednesday, Feb. 16, because of weather.


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