Personal Taxes
The most frequently asked tax questions related to Personal Taxes
Leased auto - income inclusion
Asked Monday, November 28, 2011 by an anonymous userCPA Answer:
If you leased a vehicle for more than 30 days and you deduct the lease charges as opposed to using the standard mileage allowance then you must add to your income a income inclusion amount which is based on a IRS table.
IRS pub 463 has the lease tables.
IRS pub 463 has the lease tables.
What is the Bonus depreciation limit for vehicles in 2011?
Asked Monday, November 28, 2011 by an anonymous userCPA Answer:
Bonus first year depreciation for vehicles placed in service in 2011 that were new and used over 50% for business is $11,060 for auto's and $11,260 for light trucks and vans.
Are there favorable tax deductions for a SUV?
Asked Monday, November 28, 2011 by an anonymous userCPA Answer:
Yes. The full cost of a heavy SUV (sport utility vehicle) can be deducted if not pre owned and placed in service new and used 100% for business. If the weight is between 6000 and 14000 pounds then there is a $25,000 limit on first year expensing of the vehicle.
What is the standard mileage rate for using my car for business
Asked Monday, November 28, 2011 by an anonymous userCPA Answer:
Beginning on January 1, 2012, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be 55.5 cents per mile for business miles driven.
The standard mileage allowance for business use of a auto in 2011 is 51 cents from 1/1/11-6/30/11 and 55.5 cents from 7/1/11-12/31/11.
The standard mileage allowance for business use of a auto in 2011 is 51 cents from 1/1/11-6/30/11 and 55.5 cents from 7/1/11-12/31/11.
What is the IRS Publication that deals with Innocent spouse relief ?
Asked Tuesday, February 13, 2001 by an anonymous userCPA Answer:
IRS Publication 971 explains the 3 types of innocent spouse relief available. It describes who may qualify for innocent spouse relief, the separation of liability or equitable relief and how to apply. Go to the IRS website at www.irs.gov.
Margin interest - reportable to IRS ?
Asked Friday, January 26, 2001 by an anonymous userCPA Answer:
The IRS does not require brokerage firms to report margin interest on form 1099-INT. Generally, the amount is reported on the statement you receive from your brokerage firm as margin interest paid on the non-reportable section of the Consolidated 1099.
What is Bond OID accretion ?
Asked Friday, January 26, 2001 by an anonymous userCPA Answer:
The difference between the discounted purchase price and the value at maturity is the return or yield on the bond and is called accretion. A bond's accretion must be calculated annually and this amount must be reported to the IRS as income on Form 1099. OID bonds are generally issued at a low or zero coupon and are issued at a deep discount relative to the bond's par value.
What percentage is the personal income taxes collected to the total federal revenues collected ?
Asked Tuesday, January 16, 2001 by an anonymous userCPA Answer:
Income tax represent .396% or more of the total revenues collected. It is the largest revenue generator for the federal government.
What exactly is an Audit ?
Asked Thursday, January 11, 2001 by an anonymous user
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