Portland Observer
Thursday, March 3, 1977
Political
contributions
deductible
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Contribution* made during 1976 to a
political candidate or campaign commit
tee may qualify for a tax deduction or tax
credit, according to Ralph B. Short,
Internal Revenue Service District Direct
or for Oregon.
To qualify for tax purposes, the contri
bution must have been used for political
activities directly related to a campaign
of an announced candidate, Short said.
Short explained that a taxpayer can
choose to take either a tax deduction up
to 1100, (1200 on a joint return) or a tax
credit that will reduce his or her tax bill
by one-half of the contribution up to 125.
or 150 on a joint return.
Even if the taxpayer takes the stan
dard deduction, he or she can claim the
credit, according to the Director. How
ever, to claim a deduction for a campaign
contribution, the taxpayer must itemize
deductions.
In addition to cash paid directly to a
candidate or to a political committee,
tickets to some political parties, dinner,
P ^ ü rio a a ts h* An* W » Asassl F a a U w Shaw a r o .M M B roaden, Laval
and other events may qualify for a tax
Dl t l l»— aad Debra WaBaca (hack raw)) Aaiae Halt aad Beverly Perry.
deduction or credit.
An event must be primarily political in
nature, with the major portion of time
devoted to political speeches or discus
The members of the Young Adult
The Young A dults of Allen Temple
sion in order to qualify. The event must
Circle of Allen Tem ple C.M.E. Church
present this annual event as one of their
also be in honor of an announced political
will present their Annual Fashion Show
special projects in the Mammoth T m
candidate. Taxpayers buying tickets to
on Sunday March 6th at 5:00 P.M, at the
Campaign of the Allen Temple C.M.E.
this type of event can deduct or take a
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Church each year. Rev. T. L. Stray hand
credit equal to the full cost of the ticket.
is pastor. For ticket information contact
Cascade Auditorium. 705 N. Killings
Short said.
Mrs. Sarah L. Strayhand. Coordinator -
If the event is ony partially political,
worth. The show w ill include fashions for
282-8264 or Mrs. Regina Green, Chair
and its main purpose is to confer benefits
all ages of children and for adults. “If
person at 2898950. Donation is $2.50
Unique Is What You Seek”, don’t miss
to individuals attending, the taxpayer
attending may take a deduction or credit
this gala event.
for the total cost, minus the fair market
value of any benefits gained, such as
dinner or entertainment.
tickets purchased in connection
with political fund-raisers do not qualify
of hand knitted or
possible to move through more than one
for the deduction or credit. Short said.
accessories or garments can learn how
Taxpayers should keep good records,
through the 4 H
Crochet,ng is in its second ye«- as a
such as written receipts and cancelled
projects, M y . M«y_ ™ " “ £ ’ “ uRrKX
state wide project, the specialist points checks, to substantiate the tax deduction
mah County 4 H Exunmon Agent.
I t is divided into six phases.
or credit for a politcal contribution.
Both projects let young people learn at
Both projects give the leader and 4-H
their own pace and both can continue
members a great deal of flexibility
over a period of year« or last just a few
regarding club activities and the final
months, depending upon the interest of
product that the 4-H’ers wish to make,
both young people and the adult volun
Dilworth points out.
teer leader. Dilworth adds.
Additional information about the 4-H
The 4-H knitting project is divided into
knitting and crocheting projects, which
»even phases, each phase somewhat more
available to young people in grades
difficult than the proceeding one. ex-
(our through twelve, is available from the
plains Barbara Sawer. Oregon State
Multnomah County Extension Office in
University Extension 4-H and youth
Portland, at 229-4840.
Youth plan fashion show
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A classic
Russian dish
that has achieved interna
tional acclaim is Chicken
Kiev. This Ukrainian recipe
calls fo r boned pounded
c h ic k e n breasts r o l l e d
around finger* of seasoned
m arg arip e, breaded and
fried in peanut oil to a crisp
golden brown Chicken Kiev
usually is served with rice
and makes a delicious entree
to accompany a first course
of borscht (soup).
GOLDEN CHICKEN
KIEV
2 large whole breasts
o f chicken without
wing bones attached
1/3 cup margarine
2 tablespoons chopped
chives
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
2/3 cup fine dry
bread crumbs
Planters Peanut Oil
bone each half without cut
tin g th ro u g h flesh . Place
each piece between sheets
o f wax paper. Pound very
thin with smooth surfaced
meat hammer or rolling pin-,
do not tear flesh Remove
wax paper.
Place 1-1/3 tablespoons
margarine in the center of
each breast.Combine chives,
s a lt and p ap p sr; sprinkle
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bone. Carefully skin and that margarine mixture is
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econom y size
Complete o r
Buttermilk.
completely enclosed ; the
flesh will adhere without
toothpicks or skewers.
B eat egg and m ilk to
gether. Roll chicken in bread
crumbs, then in beaten egg
mixture and again in bread
crumbs: coat wall. Refriger
ate at least 20 minutes.
Deep fry chicken rolls in
hot (370 ° F .) peanut oil until
well browned on all sides,
«boni R minutes. Drain on
p ap er to w e ls . Serve hot.
Makes 4 servings.
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