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Mailbag for April 7, 2006

Our economics editor Chris Farrell answers your burning money questions. This week, we tackle tax season with a special mailbag devoted to everything you need to know: advice on writing off business expenses, gifting money to grandchildren, and deducting home improvement costs.

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