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In the past, Forms W-2 and W-3 had to be filed using the Red forms but currently the IRS will accept IRS approved scan able Non red forms.
For the current year, paper copies to be filed with the IRS for Forms 1099 Copies A and 1096 must be RED copies.

In the past, Forms W-2 and W-3 had to be filed using the Red forms but currently the IRS will accept IRS approved scan able Non red forms.
For the current year, paper copies to be filed with the IRS for Forms 1099 Copies A and 1096 must be RED copies.

The standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be 56.5 cents per mile for business miles driven.

You should maintain a log or diary of your auto expenses.
If you use the actual expense method you should save the actual receipts for gas, oil, insurance, repairs, licenses and taxes.
If you use the mileage deduction method you need to maintain a log or diary which lists the date, destination, business purpose, mileage driven (odometer start/end) type and amount of other expenses incurred. Currently there are phone applications for mileage documentation.

In general, costs of commuting between your home and workplace are not deductible. Costs for gas for your car, train, bus, tolls and parking fees are not deductible.

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