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 Tax Information
 
We invite you to utilize our website to extend your knowledge in various areas of tax regulation by visiting our Tax Information page.  We will post a short article regarding a topic of tax regulation that is applicable to many taxpayers.  The topics will be periodically changed, so check back with us often.
 
 
 
2009 Mileage Rates
 
The IRS has issued the following mileage rates beginning January 1, 2009:
 
  • 55 cents per mile for business miles driven
  • 24 cents per mile for medical or moving purposes
  • 14 cents per mile in service to a charitable organization
A taxpayer may not use the business standard mileage rate for a vehicle after using any depreciation method under the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS), after claiming a Section 179 deduction for that vehicle, for any vehicle used for hire or for more than four vehicles used simultaneously.  IRS Publication 463 contains additional information on these standard mileage rates and car expenses.
 
IRA Contribution Limits
 
The maximum IRA contribution amount for 2009 for an individual under age 50 is $5,000, and for those over age 50 through the year before the taxpayer reaches age 70 1/2  the maximum is $6,000.  Phase-out rules may apply if the taxpayer or spouse is an active participant in a retirement plan.  The 2009 contribution can be made any time up until April 15, 2010.
 
 

  

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