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Homemade Dorito Copycat Recipe

Madison VanRavensway

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12:34 am

Did you know you can make Dorito style chips at home? It’s actually really simple, and they are really tasty!I wouldn’t say it’s an exact dupe, but it doesn’t have the yellow dye (we avoid yellow dye in particular), or other scary ingredients!

If you have read many of my recipes they are almost always from scratch. I love finding ways to make things homemade, and these chips are a fraction of the cost of store bought chips!

Ingredients

-1 package corn tortillas (you could make homemade ones but I just bought some this time. Package had 30, I used 16 for chips)

-2 tbsp oil (I used olive oil, vegetable would work)

-3 tbsp parmesan cheese

-1 1/2 tsp chili powder

-1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

-1/2 tsp salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 350*. Coat cookie sheet with nonstick spray and set aside.
Pour oil in a bowl then use a basting brush to coat each tortilla with oil, front and back. Use a pizza cutter to quarter tortillas once coated in oil.
Pour dry ingredients in a ziploc bag and toss in tortilla slices. Shake around until well coated. Use your fingers through the bag to spread the seasonings as needed.
Spread out on cookie sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes. Start with 10 and add time as needed. When they come out they will not be crisp, let them sit on the counter for an hour or so. After that time you should have crisp, delightful copycat cheesy chips! Enjoy!

Browning leads five in double figures against TAMIU

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Tammy Teague

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Browning leads five in double figures against TAMIU

FORT SMITH, Ark. – University of Arkansas – Fort Smith was unable to slow down the league’s highest scoring offense in a 100-79 defeat to Texas A&M International Saturday at Gayle Kaundart Arena at the Stubblefield Center.

The Lions had their best offensive output of the season, but the Dustdevils shot 50.7 percent from the floor and made 16 threes.

Five Lions scored in double figures, led by 17 from guard Morgan Browning. Browning was perfect from the field, going 6-for-6 overall and 2-for-2 from beyond the arc. She was also 3-of-3 at the line.

Guard Hannah Boyett contributed 14 points, while forward Kayla Brundidge had a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Riley Hayes added 10 points and guard Baylee Fincher tallied 11.

The Lions went toe-to-toe with the Dustdevils over the first 20 minutes, trailing just 21-19 at the end of the first and 49-40 at the half.

TAMIU then led 69-49 late in the third quarter before the Lions went on a 14-4 run to get back within 10. However, the Dustdevils scored the final four points of the quarter for a 77-63 lead after three.

UAFS finished shooting 47.4 percent from the field and totaled 32 points in the paint. TAMIU, who came in leading the league in turnover differential, had a 27-16 advantage in points off turnovers.

The Lions are back on the road next week as they begin a road trip at St. Mary’s January 18.

Lions grind out win over Dustdevils

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Tammy Teague

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1:55 am

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FORT SMITH, Ark. – University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Men’s Basketball earned is second straight Lone Star Conference win Saturday by defeating Texas A&M International, 57-51, at Gayle Kaundart Arena at the Stubblefield Center.

The 51 points are the fewest allowed this season and the Lions held the Dustdevils to a 32.7 shooting percentage, the lowest mark of the season.

TAMIU started the game on a 10-1 run before a three by guard Roland McCoy represented the first basket for the Lions nearly five minutes in. UAFS chipped away, taking a 15-13 lead on a three by guard Payton Brown.

After a back-and-forth battle, the Dustdevils scraped ahead in the final minutes before the half for a 31-26 lead.

The Dustdevils led by seven out of the break, but the Lions answered with an 11-0 run over a nearly six-minute stretch. The lead exchanged hands six times over the next eight minutes, with the Lions taking the final lead at 51-50 with 3:53 left.

UAFS scored its final 10 points from the free throw line, as neither team made a field goal in the final 6:14.

Brown scored a game-high 19 points to lead all scorers, going 6-for-6 at the line. McCoy added 12 points while guard Cameron Bush scored 11.

TAMIU outrebounded the Lions, 49-32, but shot just 14-for-28 at the line.

UAFS protected the ball with only nine turnovers while forcing 18 and scoring 22 points off those turnovers.

The Lions will look to add to their winning streak Thursday at St. Mary’s.

Obituary – Madge Hunt (1931 – 2024)

Obituaries

Tammy Teague

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Madge Hunt, 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, January 11, 2024 in Fort Smith, Arkansas surrounded by her loving family. Madge was born on December 19, 1931 to Thurman Templeman and Della (Sykes) Pollard in Blue Ball, Arkansas. Madge was a devout Christian. She loved the Lord and was virtuous woman. She was a member of Waldron Pentecostal Church of God in Waldron, Arkansas.

Madge was married to the love of her life, Thurman Hunt, for 68 marvelous years before Thurman went on to Heaven to wait for her. Together they raised four amazing children and played a huge role in the lives of their grandchildren, great grandchildren and she was the best mom and granny. Madge enjoyed singing while listening to good old Christian hymns and always had a smile on her face. She loved people, hearing their laughter and enjoyed having family time. Madge had a warm heart and was a kind caring person. She loved being at church, singing, listening to good preaching and helping out with the church dinners. She was a fabulous cook and enjoyed sharing meals with her family. She made it a point to talk to each of her children daily. She was a spit fire full of zest and enjoyed life to the fullest. The memories made with her loved ones will forever be treasured by each of them.

Madge leaves behind to cherish her memory her four children: Linda Fowler of Waldron, Arkansas; Ricky Hunt and wife Betty of Waldron, Arkansas; Pam Burke and husband Chris of Wickes, Arkansas; and Kay Elliott and husband Matt of Perryville, Arkansas. Granny will forever remain in the hearts of her nine grandchildren: Weston Burke, Calvin Morrow, Nickey Hunt, Dana Tomlin, April McDaniel, Sonya Hale, Stacy Fowler, Sabrina Ison, and Josh Fowler; a host of great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Madge is also survived by one brother in law, Billy Wallace of Danville, Arkansas. Madge will be missed by all that knew her and the many lives whom she impacted including a host of extended family, friends, neighbors and loved ones.

Madge was preceded in death by her husband, Thurman Hunt; her parents Thurman Templeman and Della Pollard, and her siblings: LT Pollard, Lonnie Pollard, Bobby Pollard, Roy Templeman, Rose May Howell, Ann Holmes, Ethelene Garner, Fay Stockton, Sue Wilkins, Rex Pollard, Troy Templeman, baby sister Darlene Pollard, daughter in law Beverly Hunt, and two son in laws: Bob Fowler and Ray Morrow.

Madge’s life celebration will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at the Waldron Pentecostal Church of God in Waldron, Arkansas with Rev. Chris Burke and Rev. Rickey Hunt officiating. Interment will follow in the Hunt Cemetery in Blue Ball, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

Madge’s pallbearers will be Weston Burke, Stacy Fowler, Calvin Morrow, Josh Fowler, Nickey Hunt and William Hunt.

Arkansas Law Enforcement Implements New Tools to Fight Human Trafficking

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Tammy Teague

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Arkansas Law Enforcement Implements New Tools to Fight Human Trafficking

The Arkansas Human Trafficking Council (AHTC) met on Thursday, January 4, 2024, and implemented new human trafficking identification tools to support human trafficking victims and to prevent and prosecute human trafficking. The council also adopted new law enforcement policies, procedures, and protocols. January is Human Trafficking Month, and January 11th is Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Both offer an opportunity to educate the public, spread awareness and encourage action to protect survivors of all forms of human trafficking.

The new ID tools adopted by the council will include a three-level approach: a rapid assessment, an in-depth background assessment, and a comprehensive assessment for interviewing victims. This is the first step to helping victims escape human trafficking. The tools may be viewed HERE.

The first level is a rapid assessment with eight or fewer questions designed to quickly identify potential victims and provide immediate assistance. This can be used by law enforcement, first responders, guidance counselors, and essential frontline individuals who have brief encounters or sporadic interactions with potential victims. The second level can be used to assess a situation by analyzing history and background information. This consists of an assessment completed by a reporting individual based on their knowledge of the victim’s background and behavior. A background assessment would identify any red flags that may indicate trafficking without interviewing a possible victim. Level three would be the most comprehensive assessment designed to directly interact with the potential victim, allowing them to disclose in a private, safe, confidential manner. The council also created a Human Trafficking Coordinated Response Hub—aimed at centralizing support services, empowering local law enforcement, and protecting victims.

The workgroup adopted new state human trafficking protocols to address the problem in a more efficient, effective, and uniform manner. These protocols will expand resource availability, increase offender prosecution rates, improve victim support services, and enhance protections for victims.

The Human Trafficking Prevention, Education, and Training workgroup compiled a list of updated local, state, and national resources for human trafficking training and educational materials. This list is designed to provide training and educational resources for students, parents, counselors, and school personnel. This will supplement materials promoted by the Arkansas Center for School Safety of the Criminal Justice Institute as required by the LEARNS Act.

In addition, individuals who regularly engage with Arkansas’ human trafficking protocols will undergo routine training and be notified of any updates or changes to the protocols.

The AHTC is implementing four services to identify all forms of human trafficking; to provide all victims access to services, to investigate and prosecute human trafficking cases at the local, state, and federal levels, and to address individualized service needs through a comprehensive array of service providers. 

The AHTC is a collaboration of the Department of Public Safety Division of Arkansas State Police, the Arkansas Attorney General’s Office, and the Department of Human Services Division of Children and Family Services providing comprehensive services to trafficking victims. To request protocols and the assessment tools, contact Sergeant Matthew Foster, Human Trafficking Coordinator, at Matt.Foster@asp.arkansas.gov.

Hackett High School Releases Honor Roll and Principal’s List

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Tammy Teague

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Hackett High School Releases Honor Roll and Principal’s List

Honor Roll (A’s & B’s)
7th Grade

Cassidy Bates, Christian Bull, Alisa Chanthasensak, Dean Duboise, Calamity Duncan, Lily Dyer, Bailey Edwards, Abel Garner, Emalyn Geheb, Landyn Gibson, Austin Gordon, Addisyn Gutierrez, Alexis Harlen, Riley Harvey, Remington Hodges, Remingtyn Hoopengarner, Timothy Horine, Schyler Jones, Logan Mathis, Dylan Neal, Maci Oelke, Addileigh Oswald, Jazimyn Perez, Kenzi Pound, Abigail Talbert, Abel Taylor, Robby Walker.

Honor Roll (A’s & B’s)
8th Grade

Jayden Alverson, Channing Bailey, Connor Callahan, Levi Carpenter, Max Carroll, Lilly Fox, Payton Harper, Zayden Holbert, Makayla Holleman, Sophia Jackson, Lane Kats, Emma LaFontaine, Makenzi Lawson, Brayden Long, Abagail McAdams, Caleb McCarthy, Christine Neal, Ty Ratliff, Allison Reynolds, Liam Spencer, Vincent Wroten.

Honor Roll (A’s & B’s)
9th Grade

Kaeden Bartmier, Isabelle Bishop, Tristin Bowlin, Devan Byrd, Jeremiah Byrd, Westin Duboise, Wyatt Duncan, Sophia Hice, Damyen Hill, Daniellah Hill, Phoenix Johnson, Bryan Jones, Garett Perkins, Kali Reather, Nevaeh Reinschmiedt, Tomas Ruiz, Abby White.

Honor Roll (A’s & B’s)
10th Grade

Emilee Blum, Kaeden Bosley, Mariah Carson, Nicholas DuBois, Evan Gordon, Toby Holland, Jake Killian, Ashlyn McClure, Emma Moore, Olivia Roberts, Coty Reather, Malia Rodriguez.

Honor Roll (A’s & B’s)
11th Grade

Charlie Anne Bull, Jacob Dorr, Hayden Foster, Weston Gatling, Eden Graham, Brycen Hamilton, Laitlyn Holbert, Breanna Holmes, Alexa Hoopengarner, Madisen Jacinto, Conley Keaton, Jeremy Lawyer, Hayden Love, Joshua Mayhall, Zane McCoy, Aiden Moore, Hannah Parker, Jesse Perez, Jason Reinschmiedt, Ashley Rodriguez, Brianna Rupe, Skyler Schalski, Landon Slavens, Camryn Stiles, Aubree Sweeten, Nicole Trujillo, Emma Underwood.

Honor Roll (A’s & B’s)
12th Grade

Andrew Bass, Jaiden Carnathan, Nicholas Carnathan, Miranda Coffey, Milan Cooper, Lane Coryell, Coreens Craig Leos, Madison Dorr, Chasity Duncan, Lexi Gann, Mills Houts, James Howes, Payton Martin, Logan McCarthy, Andrew Rodriguez, Santanna Silva, Eli Slavens, Prairie Vaughn, Alex Woody, Tate Wroten, KDance Young.

Principal’s Honor Roll (All A’s)
7th Grade

Talon Bales, Macie Bartmier.

Principal’s Honor Roll (All A’s)
8th Grade

Hudson Bartmier, Cameron Hamilton, Kassitey Hill, Jylian Null, Rodney Stiles, Isaiah Williams.

Principal’s Honor Roll (All A’s)
9th Grade

Gracelin Boyster, Raya Brown, Kay Copeland, Catelyn Edwards, Kaden Elmore, Ryleigh Irvin, Leslie Mathis, Kaylee McCoy, Eva Thornburg, Jorgy Wiler.

Principal’s Honor Roll (All A’s)
10th Grade

Liberty Carpenter, Kanon Fisher, Michaelyn Freeman, Matthew Garner, Keslyn Hill, Tommy Hudlow, Kinley James, Annabelle Lackey, Jessie Mendenhall, Rachel Silva, Macy Wilson.

Principal’s Honor Roll (All A’s)
11th Grade

Ava Bartmier, Maya Carter, Morgan Coryell, Makenzie Freeman, Emma Hartsfield, Olivia Latham, Addison Nemeth, Payten Oliver, Lilly Oxford, Steven Thornburg.

Principal’s Honor Roll (All A’s)
12th Grade

Dylan Dugan, Aden Elmore, Brooklyn Espinosa, Aaliyah Escoffier, Savannah Galloway, Chloe Harp, Wyatt Hester, Christian Ketchum, Dorian Mead, Taylor Nichols, Lila Popken, Alona Rothwell

“Just Roll with It” Serving up Recipes and Humor

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Tammy Teague

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12:27 am

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“Just Roll with It” Serving up Recipes and Humor

By Sheri Hopkins, Lifestyle Contributor

Hello everyone! Brrrrr! It’s cold in Mansfield, Arkansas. I don’t like to complain but I am not a fan of winter weather. I can take the 40’s, but below that and I’m freezing.

My husband was from Pennsylvania, and he always made fun of us Arkie’s because he said, “you Arkie’s have no clue what cold weather is.” He said, “as long as I have been in Arkansas, I’ve never not been able to make it to the store.” As a matter of fact, as soon as the snow started, he wanted to get out on the road. It used to make me so mad I could spit. This one particular time, he was needing his meds from the Greenwood Walmart Pharmacy. He had been at home all day and as soon as it started sleeting, he heads to Greenwood. I saw him and Jacob drive by the bank and I called him and asked where he was going. Sure enough, Greenwood. I said, “have you lost your mind?” He wouldn’t listen to me and turn around and go home. He got between here and Huntington, not very far, and ended up in a pasture and had to be pulled out. I loved telling him I told him so. But I was worried about my son, so I didn’t ride him too hard. He never wanted to admit when I was right.

At Christmas we always had to have a real tree. No matter what. We have had Charlie Brown trees, that’s what him and the kids would go cut, and we have purchased beautiful trees from Lowes. One year he wanted us to all go out and find the perfect tree. Same scenario, we are in the middle of nowhere, I believe we were on Poteau Mtn., and it was slick, and he just kept on going and I finally had to put my foot down before we slid all the way back down. Them Yankees don’t want to listen. I always teased him about being a Yankee. Wouldn’t eat okra and it took me years to get him to eat white gravy. I told him, you cannot live in Arkansas and not eat white gravy, period. Then it was the way he pronounced cities in Arkansas. Lavaca was always “La va as in ah ca.” My sweet mother-in-law always came once a year and we always tried to make her time here a nice, restful visit. Her son, the Yankee, always wanted to drag her out to places she didn’t want to go. This particular time we took her to the Knoppers Ford/Jack Creek area and drove her all over the area. She read the sign that says Ouachita National Forest. She pronounced it Wa Cheetah National Forest. Well, that Yankee son of hers made so much fun of her, he had no room to talk. I love thinking about all the memories of that crazy man of mine. Used to tell him when I would get mad at him that I was going to kill him and drive to Scott County and dump him out. We had lots of laughs out of that. I guess the moral of this story is – men, listen to your wives and don’t get out on the roads when they are icy. I kind of got on a pig trail. Y’all be safe another little snowstorm may be headed our way.

This week’s recipe is for Snickerdoodle Bread, If I repeat my recipes, it’s because I can’t keep up with what all I have gave y’all.

SNICKERDOODLE BREAD
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups, plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
3 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
3/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 package Hershey cinnamon chips
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray two large load fans with cooking spray. In a large bowl, cream the butter, 2 cups of sugar, 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, and salt until fluffy. Add eggs and mix well. Then, add sour cream and vanilla and mix well. Mix flour and baking powder in a separate bowl and add to the wet ingredients and mix until combined. Add cinnamon chips and stir in batter. Spoon batter evenly into the prepared pans. Mix the remaining 3 tablespoons of sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon in a bowl and sprinkle over the top of the batter in each pan. Make a tent with foil and put on top of the loaf pan and bake for 40-45 minutes until done. Let cool before removing from pan. It is good with some butter on it! Enjoy!

Waldron Flower Shop Now Open

Madison VanRavensway

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10:40 pm

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The white house at 216 W 2nd St in Waldron is back open as a flower shop! This time its two generations of owners have an included boutique in the building.

Originally a family home, built by the Hughes family in 1920, the darling two-story building has been a flower shop off and on for several years. First with Buel and Margaret Watt’s running Margaret Ann’s out of it, and then Brauna Richmond-King had Brauna’s Flowers in it later. Waldron Flower Shop Gifts and Boutique is ran by mother daughter duo Jeanetta and Jill Byford.

The gorgeous tile work on the fire place and neat flooring make the place worth stopping by! Of course the flowers and boutique are the main attraction for those who aren’t weirdos like me. (There is the BEST smelling soap in their boutique! I didn’t purchase any when I stopped by and I have regretted every since! The soap is also worth the visit even if you don’t have any flower needs right now.)

Jill said the flower shop “fell into our laps” when asked how her and her mom came into their new floral career. Jill previously helped out Brauna so the building, and florals in general, aren’t foreign to her or her mom.

The pair work together to bring floral options as well as stylish clothes and fun gifts to Waldron.

To order an arrangement or anything else the phone number is 479-637-5455 or find them on Facebook “Waldron Flower Shop Gifts and Boutique”.

Backyard poultry coops prepped for cold still require good ventilation

Outdoors

Tammy Teague

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8:14 pm

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Backyard poultry coops prepped for cold still require good ventilation

By Mary Hightower
U of A System Division of Agriculture

Backyard chicken flock owners preparing for the wave of extreme cold need to be sure their coops are not only warm, but also well-ventilated, said extension poultry experts for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.

On Wednesday, the National Weather Service at Little Rock said that “bitterly cold air will be in place across the Natural State early next week. Forecast highs are expected to be in the teens and 20s on Monday and Tuesday, with lows in the single digits and teens.

“Dangerous wind chill values are also likely, with most of the state expected to experience sub-zero wind chill indices Tuesday morning.”

Andrew Bolton, extension instructor-poultry science, said that “our backyard flocks do require some winterization similar to our outside pets.

“First thing is to make sure make sure we have a properly prepared coop ready for those birds to take shelter,” he said. “The coop should be inspected for any drafts and repairs made if necessary.”

Bolton said the coop should also have a roosting place to keep the birds off the cold floor. The roosts should be made of wood.

“It’s important to stay away from material that will retain the cold like metal and plastic as these could cause frostbite,” he said.

Dustan Clark, extension poultry veterinarian, said owners should “consider insulating the coop wall. Having wood shavings in the poultry house 4-8 inches deep will also provide some insulation.”

The tricky part is ensuring “our coops also need to be well-ventilated even in these frigid temperatures,” Bolton said. “This air exchange helps to remove moisture from inside the coop as well as prevent a buildup of ammonia in the air. This can be done by having vents in the roof or have partially opened windows on the coop but a material like burlap over that opening to help retain heat.”

As temperatures fall below 35 degrees Fahrenheit, supplemental heating is needed. Modern chickens can be traced back to tropical jungle fowl and are sensitive to temperature extremes.

“Heat sources should be at the height of nest boxes or the lowest rung of the roost,” Bolton said. “One option is using radiant heat such as brooders plates or hanging heaters. The other option would be an approved heat lamp with a heat bulb. Caution should be used when using a heat lamp and all fire risk warnings should be read and followed. Installing a thermostat in the coop can help you gauge the temperature inside the coop.”

“Observe your chickens routinely to see if they are cold stressed,” Clark said. “Look for fluffing of feathers and huddling.

Clark also noted that poultry can suffer frostbite on the comb, wattles, toes and feet. Frostbite will show as blackened or gray tissue and feel brittle.

“Consult your veterinarian on what to do if you see frostbite in your birds,” Clark said.

Both Clark and Bolton said birds should continue to have access to food and clean water. Maintaining fresh unfrozen water supply for the flock is critical.

“Birds in cold weather could increase feed consumption by up to 25 percent,” Bolton said. “It is important to ensure you have enough feed and to keep your feeders topped off.”

Clark also advised flock owners to gather eggs regularly to prevent freezing and discard any that are cracked or frozen.

To learn about extension programs in Arkansas, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service agent or visit www.uaex.uada.edu. Follow us on X and Instagram at @AR_Extension. To learn more about Division of Agriculture research, visit the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station website: https://aaes.uada.edu. Follow on X at @ArkAgResearch. To learn more about the Division of Agriculture, visit https://uada.edu/. Follow us on X at @AgInArk.

How are Your Investments Taxed?

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Tammy Teague

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8:06 pm

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As we begin the new year, you may be receiving various tax statements from your financial services provider — so it’s a good time to consider how your investments are taxed. This type of knowledge is useful when you’re doing your taxes, and, perhaps just as important, knowing the type of taxes you generate can help you evaluate your overall investment strategy.
To understand the tax issues associated with investing, it’s important to understand that investments typically generate either capital gains or ordinary income. This distinction is meaningful because different tax rates may apply, and taxes may be due at different times.
So, when do you pay either capital gains taxes or ordinary income taxes on your investments?
You receive capital gains, and pay taxes on these gains, when you sell an investment that’s increased in value since you purchased it. Long-term capital gains (on investments held more than a year) are taxed at 0%, 15% and 20%, depending on your income. Also, qualified dividends — which represent most of the dividends paid by American companies to investors — are taxed at the same rates as long-term capital gains. (Keep in mind that you’ll be taxed on dividends even if you automatically reinvest them.)
On the other hand, you pay ordinary income taxes on capital gains resulting from sales of appreciated assets you’ve held for one year or less. You also pay ordinary income taxes
when you receive “ordinary” dividends, which are paid if you purchase shares of a company after the cutoff point for shareholders to be credited with a stock dividend (the ex-dividend date).
Because your ordinary income tax rate may be much higher than even the top long-term capital gains rate, you may be better off, from a tax standpoint, by focusing on investments that generate long-term capital gains. And the best strategy for doing just that is to buy quality investments and hold them for the long term. By doing so, you could also reduce the costs and fees associated with frequent buying and selling.
The investment tax situation has another twist, though, because not all ordinary income is taxable — and if it is, it may not be taxable immediately. The most common example of this is tax-deferred accounts, such as a traditional IRA and 401(k). When you take money from these accounts, typically at retirement, you’ll pay taxes at your personal tax rate, but for the years and decades before then, your taxes were deferred, which meant these accounts could grow faster than ones on which you paid taxes every year. Consequently, it’s generally a good idea to regularly contribute to your tax-advantaged retirement accounts.
Finally, some investments and investment accounts are tax free. Municipal bonds are free from federal income taxes, and often state income taxes, too. And when you invest in a Roth IRA, your earnings can grow tax free if you don’t start taking withdrawals until you’re at least 59½ and you’ve had your account at least five years.
Ultimately, tax considerations probably shouldn’t be the key driver of your investment choices. Nonetheless, knowing the tax implications of your investments — specifically, what type of taxes they may generate and when these taxes will be due — can help you evaluate which investment choices are appropriate for your needs.

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