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MilitiaMan » December 4th, 2018

I wonder if there is more than one Arab Country going to plastic? ~ MM

Walkingstick » December 4th, 2018

Maybe Iraq is heading for it. An Arab country is launching plastic coins

Posted 32 minutes ago

The Arab state announced on Tuesday its production of plastic money in preparation for trading among the public during the year 2020.

The Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt, Tariq Amer, the start of production of plastic money from some categories of Egyptian currency, "the Egyptian pound," in the printing press The new Central Bank of Egypt in the new administrative capital, according to statements to the newspaper "Al Watan" Egyptian.

He added that the production of the new Egyptian cash categories will be carried out with the latest production lines in the world, adding that the decision was aimed at reducing the falsification of paper money and reducing the cost of printing.

Egypt is the first Arab country to produce polymer plastic, now popular in more than 20 different countries, notably Australia, Canada, Fiji, Mauritius, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Romania, Vietnam, India and Britain. M
is over.

https://www.iraqakhbar.com/1612243

Who is the first Arab country to launch plastic coins?

49 minutes ago

An Arab country announced on Tuesday its production of plastic money in preparation for its circulation among the public in 2020.

The governor of the Central Bank of Egypt, Tariq Amer, announced the start of production of plastic money from some categories of Egyptian currency, "the Egyptian pound," in the printing press of the Central Bank of Egypt in the new administrative capital, according to his comments to the newspaper "Al Watan" Egyptian.

He added that the production of the new Egyptian cash categories will be carried out with the latest production lines in the world, adding that the decision was aimed at reducing the falsification of paper money and reducing the cost of printing.

Egypt is the first Arab country to produce polymer plastic, now popular in more than 20 different countries, notably Australia, Canada, Fiji, Mauritius, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Romania, Vietnam, India and Britain.

http://www.shafaaq.com/ar/Ar_N.....70b4f3f086

Samson » December 4th, 2018

The Golden Opportunity Summit begins with the participation of 50 international companies in Baghdad

4th December, 2018

The "golden opportunity" for reconstruction under the auspices of the Fund for the Reconstruction of Areas Affected by Terrorist Attacks will kick off in Baghdad on Wednesday with the participation of some 50 international companies and dozens of diplomatic figures and missions in Iraq

"The conference, which will be held in Baghdad on Wednesday and will continue for two days under the slogan of (Iraq leap forward), will open the way for the presentation of large reconstruction opportunities for investment companies," said the head of the fund Mustafa al-Hiti in a statement published by the official newspaper "Al-Sabah

Al-Hiti added that "governmental, local and foreign companies will participate actively in this event by presenting their executive capabilities in the reconstruction of the infrastructure of the governorates that have been plagued by terrorism. This is an opportunity to know the volume of work required in these areas, Which will open the door wide for companies to invest and reconstruction at the same time

For his part, the managing partner of the company "FRONTIER EXCHANGE" British organizer of the conference Ahmed Al-Jader, "This summit will be a conference and organized on the sidelines of the exhibition of the golden opportunity to meet with companies and investors looking to work inside Iraq, as well as international organizations that will seek to provide support and aid to Iraq and various Areas of reconstruction, investment support and economic consulting

"The conference will discuss topics: Iraq's future, opportunities, overview of reconstruction, post-Iraq Iraq, the investment landscape of Iraq, a scene about the future of Iraq and opportunities for investment and aid, the role of international development and multinational companies, the role of the international community in supporting Reconstruction LINK

Tink » December 4th, 2018

2019 Income Tax Brackets

Here’s a look at what the 2019 income tax brackets will look like:

2019 Income Tax Brackets

2019 Income Tax Rate

1. Single
2. Married Filing Jointly
3. Married Filing Separately

10%
1 $0 to $9,700
2. $0 to $19,400
3. $0 to $13,850

12%
1. $9,701 to $39,475
2. $19,401 to $78,950
3. $13,851 to $52,850

22%
1. $39,476 to $84,200
2. $78,951 to $168,400
3. $52,851 to $84,200

24%
1. $84,201 to $160,725
2. $168,401 to $321,450
3. $84,201 to $160,700

32%
1. $160,726 to $204,100
2. $321,451 to $408,200
3. $160,701 to $204,100

35%
1. $204,101 to $510,300
2. $408,201 to $612,350
3. $204,101 to $510,300

37%
1. $510,301 and up
2. $612,351 and up
3. $510,301 and up

Changes to the Standard Deduction and Retirement Savings

In addition to making changes to the brackets, the IRS also made some changes to other limits and rates within the tax code. The most notable is an increase in the standard deduction, boosting it $200 for individuals to $12,200 and $400 for married couples to $24,400.

The amount you can contribute to your tax-advantaged retirement accounts is also higher. For 2019, the cap on 401k contributions is increasing from $18,500 to $19,000 (with an additional $6,000 for anyone over the age of 50) and the limit to contributions to your IRA — Roth and traditional — is up to $6,000 from $5,500. The additional $1,000 permitted for those over the age of 50 remains unchanged.

Finally, the individual mandate — which cost filers without health insurance $695 this year — is eliminated for 2019.

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