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2011 Depreciation for Autos

Depreciation rates for autos put in use in 2011 does not change from 2010: The first year cap is $11,060 for new cars and $3,060 for used cars. The second and third year limits are $4,800 and $2,850, respectively. The ceiling in all subsequent years is...

The IRS has been busy…

Below is a posting from the IRS website, regarding the 2010 Data book.  This is a summary of the IRS activities for their past fiscal year.  It is interesting what they are claiming as a success, such as the amount of electronic filings.  This has been a mandate in...

$9.3 billion is not enough

The NFL owners have been stock piling money and have enough to cover a non-existent 2011 season.  I doubt the all the players are in as good a shape as the owners. Bob Batterman, the lead outside counsel for the NFL, stated that the league expects to hold a 2011...

Status of your federal refund

If you are curious as to when you will get your federal income tax refund you can go the IRS website http://www.irs.gov Then go to the tab Where’s My Refund? You’ll need to provide the following information from your tax return: * Your Social Security Number (or...

The hip new IRS?

The IRS has launched a new app for smart phones IRS2GO.  This will assist in checking on the status of your refund and tax information as well as e-mails of changes in the tax code.  The IRS is trying to reach out to assist taxpayers through more than just traditional...

IRS Interest Rates

IRS interest rates will be rising by a percentage point as of April 1, 2011. On overdue taxes, IRS will charge 4% for individuals. The rate will be 6% on corporations that owe more than $100,000. On refunds, IRS will pay 4% to individuals and 3% to corporations. For...

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