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To: Paul Senior who wrote (29896)	1/28/2008 3:59:45 PM
From: E_K_S	Respond to of 78652

That same site has an interesting list for the China stocks too. I am still focussed on Brazil and my new favorite Companhia de Bebidas Das Americas (AMBEV) (ABV) is up over 12% since the big sell off last week. I am hoping for another retest of the resent lows and I have my buy lists in order. If we never see that retest, I feel I am still in a good position with what I have along with the few new additions I did get filled on. My biggest concern looking out to 2010-2011 are the new tax increases on dividend income. I am going to have to reevaluate my interest in REITs especially those Candian REITs. I fear that the new administration will do nothing and the current rates will revert back to the older higher rates with their sunset provision. EKS =================================================== money-zine.com >From the article:"...After 2010, all dividends will be taxed at the standard income tax rate, regardless of the tax bracket in which the taxpayer falls. Other longer-term capital gains will revert back to the 20% level or for individuals in the 15% tax bracket the capital gains tax will stand at 10%....." heartland.org >From the article:"...2009-2011: Tax Cuts Expiring The 2001 and 2003 Bush income tax cuts lowered rates throughout the income range and reduced capital gains taxes. But if the provisions are not made permanent, those reduced rates will expire soon. * In 2009, the tax bracket for the lowest income earners will rise from 10 percent to 15 percent. * The highest earners will face an increase from 35 percent to more than 39 percent. * In 2011, the capital gains tax rate will increase from 15 percent to 20 percent for most taxpayers, and from 5 percent to 10 percent for taxpayers in the 10 percent and 15 percent federal tax brackets. * The tax rate for dividends will rise from 15 percent for most taxpayers to normal income tax rates, which can exceed 39 percent...."