Yes, it is absolutely possible & fairly convenient.
If you drive your car or other vehicle for business purposes, you can take a mileage deduction of 57.5 cents for every mile you drive for work.
Check out the IRS official website: irs.gov/Tax-Professionals/Standard-Mileage-Rates
If you own an iPhone milebuddy app can greatly simplify your daily mileage tracks.
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Since tax regulations can change, it's a good idea to talk to your tax specialist or preparer to find out how to claim a child tax credit on your tax return. If you're filing a paper return or an online return and filling it out on your own, you should find it clearly indicated. There will be a few criteria that you will have to meet in order to claim the credit.
No -- your personal mileage is NEVER deductible. In fact, in your situation, the personal mileage use of the employer provided auto is taxable benefit. (Note: Commuting to and from work is considered personal use).
You can claim the money you spent for a babysitter to watch your kids on your tax return by keeping receipts of payments and filing out Form 2441 when filing your taxes. Read instructions for the form if you need further assistance.
In "normal" degree pursuit programs, no
No. My mother would not let me let you claim her on your income tax return. Even if I could claim my mother on my return I would not let you claim her on your return. My mother will be claiming herself on her own return. Nice try though. If you are interested in possibly claiming your own mother on your own return, I would recommend reading the Form 1040 instructions for line 6c, step 4. In a nutshell, if your mother lived with you all year, had minimal income, and you provided over half her support, you may be eligible to claim your mother on your return.
not if you are going directly from your house to your job location. If you have to drive to a shop or office and then to a job location in your vehicle, then the mileage from the shop or office to your job location is deductible.
Some companies do let you claim gas and mileage for driving to a work meeting. You should check with your company before making the trip.
No. But the situation you describe means you won't have any taxable income anyway.
Since tax regulations can change, it's a good idea to talk to your tax specialist or preparer to find out how to claim a child tax credit on your tax return. If you're filing a paper return or an online return and filling it out on your own, you should find it clearly indicated. There will be a few criteria that you will have to meet in order to claim the credit.
On your tax return, Yes.
Absolutely. depending on the filing and your income, deductions etc. It can become complicated. The safest route is to have your return(s) done by a professional tax preparer.
For certain types of "new people," yes. Consult your tax preparer or an attorney for details.
No -- your personal mileage is NEVER deductible. In fact, in your situation, the personal mileage use of the employer provided auto is taxable benefit. (Note: Commuting to and from work is considered personal use).
No.. you should file an ammeded return for 2008.
Only if its work related, from home to work you cant. Hi, I'm an independent contractor myself, and I don't get mileage to and from the office. I don't think I've heard an independent contractor that claim their mileage.
you pay someone to prepare your tax return, choose that preparer wisely. Taxpayers are legally responsible for what's on their own tax returns even if prepared by someone else. So, it is important to choose carefully when hiring an individual or firm to prepare personal returns. Most return preparers are professional, honest and provide excellent service to their clients. Here are a few points to keep in mind when someone else prepares your return: * A Paid Preparer is required by law to sign the return and fill in the preparer areas of the form. The preparer should also include their appropriate identifying number on the return. Although the Preparer signs the return, you are responsible for the accuracy of every item on your return. In addition, the preparer must give you a copy of the return. * Review the completed return to ensure all tax information, your name, address and Social Security number(s) are correct. Make sure that none of these spaces is left blank. * Review and ensure you understand the entries and are comfortable with the accuracy of the return before you sign. * Never sign a blank return, and never sign in pencil. * If you have provided specific authorization in a power of attorney filed with the IRS, you may have copies of notices or refund checks mailed to your preparer or representative; but only you can sign and cash your refund check. For further information on Powers of Attorney, refer to Topic 311. * A Third Party Authorization Check Box on Form 1040 allows you to designate your Paid Preparer to speak to the IRS concerning how your return was prepared, payment and refund issues and mathematical errors. It's important for taxpayers to find qualified tax professionals if they need help preparing and filing their tax returns. Unqualified tax preparers may overlook legitimate deductions or credits that could cause clients to pay more tax than they should. Unqualified preparers may also make costly mistakes causing their clients to incur assessed deficiencies, penalties, and interest. Here are some suggestions to consider when hiring a tax professional: * A paid preparer must sign the return as required by law. * Avoid preparers who claim they can obtain larger refunds than other preparers. If your returns are prepared correctly, every preparer should derive substantially similar numbers. * Beware of a preparer who guarantees results or who bases fees on a percentage of the amount of the refund. A practitioner may not charge a contingent fee (percentage of your refund) for preparing an original tax return. * Understand that the most reputable preparers will request to see your receipts and will ask you multiple questions to determine your qualifications for expenses, deductions and other items. By doing so they have your best interest in mind and are trying to help you avoid penalties, interest or additional taxes that could result from an IRS examination. * Choose a preparer you will be able to contact and one who will be responsive to your needs. Ask who will actually prepare the return before engaging services. Avoid firms where your work may be delegated down to someone with less training or some unknown worker. You should know exactly who works with your tax matters at all times and how to contact him or her; after all, you are paying for it. Determine if the preparer is exporting your return to a foreign country for preparation. Foreign countries do not have the same security and privacy laws as the United States nor is there any recourse should your information be compromised as a result of lax or nonexistent privacy procedures. * Investigate whether the preparer has any questionable history with the Better Business Bureau, the state's board of accountancy for CPAs, the state's bar association for attorneys or the IRS Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) for enrolled agents or the oversight agency in states that license or register tax preparers. * Determine if the preparer's credentials meet your needs or if your state mandates licensing or registration requirements for paid preparers. As of 2008, California and Oregon are the only two states that regulate paid tax preparers. Is he or she an Enrolled Agent, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Tax Attorney? Only attorneys, CPAs and enrolled agents can represent taxpayers before the IRS in all matters including audits, collection actions and appeals. Other return preparers may represent taxpayers only in audits regarding a return that they signed as a preparer. * Find out if the preparer is affiliated with a professional organization that provides or requires its members to pursue continuing education and holds them accountable to a code of ethics.
You can claim the money you spent for a babysitter to watch your kids on your tax return by keeping receipts of payments and filing out Form 2441 when filing your taxes. Read instructions for the form if you need further assistance.