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...should be withheld from paychecks, had to be revised this year because of the tax-reform law that took effect in January. Since the legislation disallowed many deductions, some households may have to have more tax withheld. Taxpayers can choose to fill out either the W-4 or the shorter W-4A, though 40% to 50% of employees have already completed the long form. Gibbs had a warning for taxpayers who intend to use W-4A: because it is less precise, many of them might have more money withheld than is necessary and have to file for a refund...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: TAXES: Just Tell Me Where to Sign | 3/16/1987 | See Source »

...rides home are always shorter after victories...

Author: By Joseph Kaufman, | Title: Aquamen Leave Quakers Sputtering, 80-22 | 2/23/1987 | See Source »

...fatal," explains Design Manager John Marshall. In search of the ideal hull, the team used a computer analysis of wind and wave conditions on the Indian Ocean while turning out four prototypes, the last of which was Stars & Stripes. As for the keel, Marshall allows that it has a "shorter set of wings than Kookaburra, which means that there is less drag downwind." The U.S. boat is also extremely fast when headed into the wind -- an important advantage given that four of the eight legs of the 24.1-mile triangular course are sailed in that direction. Just to be extra...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The America's Cup: Auld Mug's Game | 2/9/1987 | See Source »

FOOTNOTE: *In a confusion of directions, at Cowes, England, America sailed a shorter course...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Going For the America's Cup | 2/9/1987 | See Source »

Harvard scholars have worked closely with union leaders. Each year three or four AFSCME leaders attend the Harvard Trade Union Program to study union related topics in the 10-week session. AFSCME also sends its members to shorter labor training programs run by the Kennedy School of Government...

Author: By Laurie M. Grossman, | Title: Union Ties Won't Affect Harvard Labor Programs | 2/7/1987 | See Source »

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