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Tax Tips Small Business

Deducting the Business Use of Your Home
Don't overlook your home office

If you use a portion of your home for business, you may be able to take a home office deduction whether you are self-employed or an employee. Expenses that you may be able to deduct for business use of the home may include the business portion of real estate taxes, mortgage interest, rent, utilities, insurance, depreciation, painting, and repairs.
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Small Business Quick Tip

Instead of deducting the actual expenses for the business use of your vehicle, opt for the standard mileage rate. In 2009, you can deduct 55 cents for each business mile you drive.
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Tax Tips Personal

Summer Day Care

What expenses qualify for the childcare credit?

Parents who have children under the age of 13 are allowed a tax credit for childcare expenses paid so they can work. In the summer, many parents send their children to a structured day camp or an overnight camp for a week or two at a time. In most cases, the cost of sending your child to a camp of this nature does not qualify as a childcare expense, even if one of the reasons for sending the child is for care.

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Personal Quick Tip

Not only will you save money at the pump if you buy a hybrid vehicle, you may be eligible for a credit on your income tax return.