Tax Deductible Donations Go Further on North Texas Giving Day
As we get closer to the end of the year, charitable organizations and nonprofits start gearing up for year end fundraising, since many people wait until the end of the year to make their tax deductible donations. The holiday season tends to bring out more charitable attitudes of the general public. However, North Texas has […]
IRA Contributions for 2014 – There’s Still Time
The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers that they still have until April 15, 2015 to make IRA contributions for 2014, and in many cases, qualify for a deduction or even a tax credit. Roth vs. Traditional IRAs Available in one form or another since the mid-1970s, individual retirement arrangements (IRAs) are designed to enable employees and self-employed people […]
Is This Tax Deductible? Medical Expenses
Did you spend a lot of money on your medical care last year? If so, you may be eligible for the medical expense deduction. In total, you must spend more than 10% (7.5% if you are age 65 or older) of your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) on medical expenses in order to possibly benefit from […]
New Standard Mileage Rates for 2015
The Internal Revenue Service announced yesterday the 2015 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of ordinary and necessary business expenses of local transportation or travel away from home for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2015, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car, van, pickup […]
