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What is Depreciation?
Depreciation is an income tax deduction that allows a taxpayer to recover the cost or other basis of certain property. It is an annual allowance for the wear and tear, deterioration, or obsolescence of the property. Most types of tangible property (except, land), such as buildings, machinery, vehicles, furniture, and equipment are depreciable. Likewise, certain […]
2011 Standard Mileage Rates – Rates 1/1 through 6/30/11
Internal Revenue Service issued the 2011 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2011, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) are: 51 cents per mile for business […]
ASL: Do Your Taxes for Free: Sandwich Generation (Captions & Audio)
If you’re part of the Sandwich Generation, helping both your aging parents and your children, follow these tips to make tax time less taxing.
2010 Standard Mileage Rates
Beginning on Jan. 1, 2010, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) are: 50 cents per mile for business miles driven 16.5 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations Read more
Kail Padgitt Discusses Tax Hikes in Illinois
Tax Foundation staff economist Kail Padgitt discusses the impact of the recent increases on individual and corporate income tax rates in Illinois.
Earned Income Credit
Many Wisconsin residents miss out on this valuable credit. Do you qualify? Earned Income Credit Link: http://www.revenue.wi.gov/faqs/ise/ei… Department of Revenue website: http://www.revenue.wi.gov Transcript: don’t miss out on extra cash the Wisconsin earned income credit is a tax benefit for working families and to give you a larger refund you may call if I F he […]
Wisconsin Homestead Credit
A valuable tax credit for Wisconsin residents. Homestead Credit FAQs: http://www.revenue.wi.gov/faqs/ise/home.html E-filing with Homestead Credit: http://www.revenue.wi.gov/eserv/hcfiling.html Homestead instructions: http://www.revenue.wi.gov/forms/2010/10i-016a.pdf Department of Revenue website: http://www.revenue.wi.gov E-Mail box for questions: [email protected] Transcript: Do you qualify for the Homestead Credit? It pays to find out. You could get up to $1,168 if You are at least 18 years […]
ASL: Employer Identification Number (Captions & Audio)
Find out how to apply for an Employer Identification Number on www.IRS.gov
Do Your Taxes for Free: Sandwich Generation
If you’re part of the Sandwich Generation, helping both your aging parents and your children, follow these tips to make tax time less taxing.