Critics say that means that K-8 schools will continue to face an unfunded mandate, as they try to administer testing required by the law.

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That means that forms 1099-K for the calendar year 2011 must be furnished to payees by January 31, 2012.

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Now it boasts three divisions--ferries, ports and logistics, although most U.K. landlubbers know it solely as a means of doing a "booze cruise"--loading up a hired van with cheap beer and wine from French supermarkets for the festive season.

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That means that the first forms 1099-K for calendar year 2011 must be submitted to the IRS by February 28, 2012 (or April 2, 2012, since March 31, 2012, falls ons a Sunday, if filed electronically).

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The same process of creating 1099 income creates good income for tax-exempt entities, which means it goes into 401(k)s, IRAs, as well as foundations, endowments, ERISA plans.

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This means more resources devoted to parents and more resources devoted to pre-K education.

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