| Instead of deducting the actual expenses for the business use of your vehicle, opt for the standard mileage rate. In 2011, you can deduct 51 cents for each business mile you drive (55.5 cents per mile starting July 1, 2011). |
| You can actively participate in your employer's qualified plan and may still be able to contribute to a Roth IRA. A deduction for contributions to a traditional IRA may be limited or nondeductible if you are a participant in a qualified retirement plan. |