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Car Depreciation: A Comprehensive Guide to Mitigating Value Loss

Last Updated: December 2, 2024 Understanding the Basics of Car Depreciation Ever noticed how your shiny new car seems to lose its luster (and value) the moment you drive it off the lot? Welcome to the ever-present world of car depreciation, a crucial factor that every vehicle owner should be mindful of. Let’s dive into what car depreciation is, how it unfolds, and why it plays a pivotal role in your automotive investments. What is Car Depreciation? Car depreciation is the rate at which your vehicle loses its value over

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Writing Off Your Car for Business: The Complete Guide

Last Updated: February 3, 2025 Navigating the financial perks of writing off a car for business use can be challenging. Whether you’re considering a business vehicle write-off for the first time or looking to maximize your deductions, understanding the ins and outs can lead to significant tax savings. Let’s dive into how you can leverage this opportunity to benefit your business, highlighting the key terms and questions that often come up in this journey. Key Points to Drive Home the Savings: Business Write Off Vehicle: The cornerstone of maximizing your

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Commuting Miles: Can You Deduct Commuting Expenses?

Last Updated: May 6, 2024  Commuting in the United States is an integral part of daily life for millions of Americans. Whether it involves navigating urban traffic, relying on public transportation, or even telecommuting, the way Americans get to work and back home has a significant impact on their daily routines, quality of life, and the environment. One question that often arises in connection with commuting is whether commuting to work is deductible. Let’s explore the bigger picture in this blog post. Is Commuting To Work Tax Deductible? In the

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Can I Switch From Actual Expenses to Standard Mileage?

Last Updated: September 2, 2024 Using a car for business generates a significant amount of expenses for those who drive their vehicle to create revenue, leaving many wondering how to deduct mileage on taxes. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers 2 ways to calculate how much you can deduct from those expenditures each tax year – these are the standard mileage rate and the actual expenses method. Each has its pros and cons, and figuring out which one is more beneficial for your business income depends on several factors, which

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Errors in your mileage logs discovered when changing accountants – a risky situation

September 2, 2019 If we outsource one of our tasks to a competent person in a given situation, we tend to blindly believe that if we paid for a service the job is going to be flawless. However, professionals can make mistakes (or maybe they’re simply not professionals) and if these problems only come to light when it is too late, that’s going to cost us a lot of money… Based on our customer service experience, this is often the case with creating a mileage log. It’s a recurring story

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