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In this issue:

America Gets a
Raise...Again...Temporarily

Taxability of Credit Card Rewards Programs
Why is My Bank Giving me a Tax Form?

What's New With W-2
and 1099s?

Key Expiring Tax Laws

2012 Mileage Rates

 

Member of the National Association of Tax Professionals

America Gets a Raise...Again...Temporarily

National Spending

Prior to adjourning for the Holidays a spending package was signed into law by President Obama. The law extends the Social Security tax break and Federal Unemployment benefits for two months. Specifically...

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Taxability of Credit Card Rewards Programs

Why is My Bank Giving me a Tax Form?

Many credit card rewards program card-holders are receiving 1099-MISC and 1099-INT forms from their banks. Are the miles you earn on your credit card purchases taxable income?...

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Flooding

What's New with My W-2 and 1099s?

Tax Scams Over the next month or so, you will be receiving W-2s from your employer reporting your pay and you will receive a variety of 1099 information tax forms. These forms are being provided to you, your state, and the IRS to ensure you capture all of your income. This year's 2011 forms bring with them some changes worth noting...

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Key Expiring Tax Laws

As 2012 is a presidential election year, there will be much discussion, but also much uncertainty about what, if any, tax legislation is passed. Unless Congressional action takes place, the following tax provisions expired at the end of 2011...

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IRS Starts Pushing Debit Cards

2012 Mileage Rates

Standard Mileage Rates
Mileage
2012 Rate/Mile
Business Travel
55.5¢
Medical/Moving
23.0¢
Charitable Work
14.0¢

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