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Question: Delivery Driver Tax Deductions?

I have driven 32,512 miles in 2009 for delivery.
I have a detailed mileage report of my starting miles, and ending miles each day.

Using turbo tax deluxe i am getting NO refund whatsoever when putting this data in.
I even put crazy high numbers to see what would show up, and no change….

Did some laws change or what gives?
Last year it was only like a 500$ difference, but 500$ helps alot when you spend 2,680$ on gas in 1 year….

USA, Texas, Travis county, Austin
about 16,000$ a year.
+ 4,000$ in tips

Filing single.
New home owner (got that 8k for me)
No dependents…
tips ARE reported by my employeer
So they are “added” to my paycheck, thus taxed. Then the tip is deducted from my check so i dont get double tiped

Answer: If you take the IRS standard mileage rate of 54.5 cents per mile that will be OK and you won’t have to keep track of other expenses. I’ll bet that after doing this you will find you are working for free..

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ARRL Board Considers Celebrations, Changes and Conferring of Awards at 2010 Second Meeting

The ARRL Board of Directors held its Second Meeting of 2010 July 16-17 in Windsor, Connecticut, under the chairmanship of President Kay Craigie, N3KN. International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) Secretary Rod Stafford, W6ROD, and Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) President Geoff Bawden, VE4BAW, were guests of the Board. At the two-day meeting, the Board considered a number of reports and acted on sev…

Current Allowable Automobile Mileage Tax Deduction 2009, 2010

Question: Can I put my property tax payment for 2009 on line 7 in schedule L ?

Don’t seem to get above the 11,400 standard deduction this year itemizing this year, so can I use line 7 on schedule L to put the property tax I paid last year, which is over the line 8 entry of 1,000 and add to my standard deduction to make it 12,400 and use on my federal return? Is real estate tax and the property tax I paid on my house last year the same> Thanks

Answer: yes

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ABCs of Post-Storm Tax Recovery: Assess, Bounce Back, Continue

Tax, Financial Information Have a Place in Emergency Kits

Tax Tip: Addilional Standard Deduction

Question: How do I claim the out-of-state sales tax on a new car purchase on my taxes?

I bought a new car in Florida but transferred a plate for Michigan. I had to pay sales tax for BOTH states at the time of purchase. I was told I would get the FL tax $ back when I filed for 2008. Can I only get it back if I have enough in itemized Tax Deductions??”

Answer: Unfortunately, this is an addon to the sales tax deduction–which only helps you if you itemize for 2008.

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Teams needed to support New Hope efforts

It is time for area residents to gather a team, dust off the walking shoes, and bring the best fundraising ideas to the table as the New Hope Foundation Walk is right around the corner.

Calculating Taxes : How to Calculate Auto Sales Tax

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Taxes 101: H&R Block Gives High School Students, College Graduates First-Job Tax Tutorial

KANSAS CITY, MO–(Marketwire – 05/27/10) – Graduation, commencement — whatever you call it, big milestones like these require big celebrations and presents. After all the graduation money is spent and people have stopped saying “congratulations,” they may be asking about work. Not school work, but “work” work. For high school students working their first job and college graduates entering the …

Question: Tax filing questions?

Getting ready to file my taxes for 2009 and have a few questions.
Can I claim mileage on my truck since I travel across the country for my company?
Can I claim my travel trailer that I live in?
I travel across the country full time for my job. Any other deductions you can think of that will help maximize my refund? Perhaps tools or cold weather clothing required for my job?

Answer: Cold weather clothes are not a deduction because you can wear them anywhere not just while working. What kind of work do you do? Are you an independent contractor?

Items on Amazon Right Now for Mileage Tax Deduction 2009:

Select Individual Strategies

Job-hunting expenses: Expenses incurred in seeking new employment in the same trade or business are deductible.

Small Business Tax Advice – Choice of Entity