Make Sure to Get All the Tax Deduction You Deserve
The tax expert at Ciuni & Panichi have another tip for your 2014 tax return.
You probably know that miles driven for business purposes can be deductible. But did you know that you might also be able to deduct miles driven for other purposes? The rates vary depending on the purpose and the year.
The following is a sample of what you can deduct:
- Business: 56 cents (2014), 57.5 cents (2015)
- Medical: 23.5 cents (2014), 23 cents (2015)
- Moving: 23.5 cents (2014), 23 cents (2015)
- Charitable: 14 cents (2014 and 2015)
However the rules surrounding the various mileage deductions are complex. Some are subject to floors and some require you to meet specific tests in order to qualify. There are also substantiation requirements, which include tracking miles driven. And, in some cases, you might be better off deducting actual expenses rather than using the mileage rates. So make sure to talk to an expert and get all the mileage you’re entitled to.
If you drove potentially eligible miles in 2014 but can’t deduct them because you didn’t track them, then start tracking your miles now so you can potentially take advantage of the deduction when you file your 2015 return next year.
Contact Jim Komos at 216.831.7171 or jkomos@cp-advisors.com. He can help ensure you deduct all the mileage you’re entitled to on your 2014 tax return, but not more. No one wants to risk back taxes and penalties later.
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