mercredi 5 février 2014

What Counts As A Deductible?

By Norbert Higensen


Tax season is just around the corner. The beginning of each year brings resolutions, a new start, and a review of last year's finances. Depending on your employment and your life situation you will either be required to pay taxes or you will receive a tax return.

Deductions allow you to reduce the amount you have to pay or may increase the amount of money you are paid in your return. While there are some obvious deductions you want to include, there are several that people overlook every year. All of these may not apply to your situation but it is good to know about them as they may apply in the future.

But the easy and potentially substantial income that is attached with freelance work still needs to be accounted for in the form of taxes; and, unlike those who are working for a structured company or organization, those who perform freelance work have the added responsibility of keeping track of their own taxes.

While this control gives you power it also gives you better judgment. Investments are much more naturally made and you will get much higher returns because of it. Because you learn to take control your judgment allows you to make better long term decisions that will inspire much more financial success in the end.

When you are able to let go of your money and realize that it is a tool that you have and not something that the world revolves around, then you have an empowered mindset that allows you to create sustainability in every aspect of your life.

The concept is pretty simple. You get what you give in life. For instance, if you give love then you get love back. If you give time to somebody then you get time back. The same goes for money as well. So for those who are being stingy and trying to save up they may be hitting a plateau. If they would just let go of the thing that is starting to control their lives then they might actually gain control over things.

Tuition - There are several deductions and credits related to higher education. If you're a student, you want to make sure that you do not miss out on those. The amount that you are able to deduct depends on your income, so check with an accountant or tax professional to see what you qualify for.

Mileage - This is a pretty big one that many people fail to take advantage of. You are allowed to take a per mile deduction for any miles you put on your car as long as it is for business, moving, or charitable work. The rate per mile varies for each of these so check the federal guidelines to see how much of a deduction you get.

The world of taxes can be a disastrously complicated place, especially once legal actions are taken by the IRS. To help you with all of your freelance tax questions and issues, first contact a professional tax accountant to help file your taxes correctly and then contact a certified tax lawyer if legal issues arise in your tax reporting as a freelancer.




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