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Frequently Asked
Questions
[ General ] [ Rates ] [ Retirement ]
Q: |
What
can I deduct on my tax return? |
A: |
As with
most things related to taxes, the government and life in general:
It depends. The IRS/Internal Revenue Code uses an "ordinary &
necessary" standard. As yourself the question: Is this
purchase common for people in my industry? Do I need this
purchase in my business? For example, if you are a doctor, it
is ordinary and necessary for doctors to purchase a uniform or
"scrubs". If you are are an engineer, it is not ordinary nor
necessary for you to purchase "scrubs" however you might need a
construction hat or safety vest both of which would not be ordinary
or necessary for the doctor. For a list of common expenses,
feel free to consult the list I use for many of my clients
here. |
Q: |
What are the standard mileage rates for
2012, 2013 and 2014? |
A: |
In
cents per mile, |
2012 |
2013 |
2014 |
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Business: |
55.5 |
56.5 |
56.0 |
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Medical: |
23.0 |
24.0 |
23.5 |
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Charitable: |
14.0 |
14.0 |
14.0 |
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Moving:
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23.0 |
24.0
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23.5
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Q: |
What
are there limited on Social Security (FICA) or Medicare? |
A:
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Year |
Annual Social Security Wage Base Limit |
Social Security Tax Rate |
Maximum Annual Social Security Tax Withholding |
Annual Medicare Wage Base |
Medicare Tax Rate |
Additional Medicare Wage Base |
Additional Medicare Tax Rate |
2014 |
$117,000 |
6.2% |
$7,454.00 |
No annual limit |
1.45% |
$200,000 |
0.09% |
2013 |
$113,700 |
6.2% |
$7,049.40 |
No annual limit |
1.45% |
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2012 |
$110,100 |
4.2% |
$4,624.20 |
No annual limit |
1.45% |
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2011 |
$106,800 |
4.2% |
$4,485.60 |
No annual limit |
1.45% |
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2010 |
$106,800 |
6.2% |
$6,621.60 |
No annual limit |
1.45% |
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2009 |
$106,800 |
6.2% |
$6,621.60 |
No annual limit |
1.45% |
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Amy
R. Cook, CPA
7908 Cameron Rd; Austin, TX 78754
512.222.1267 (office) / 512.789.2592 (mobile)
amy@acookcpa.com
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