taxmap/pubs/p535-000.htm#en_us_publink1000208588This publication discusses common business expenses and explains what is and is not deductible. The general rules for deducting business expenses are discussed in the opening chapter. The chapters that follow cover specific expenses and list other publications and forms you may
need.
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The following items highlight some changes in the tax law for 2012.
taxmap/pubs/p535-000.htm#en_us_publink1000208593Standard mileage rate.
(p2)For 2012, the standard mileage rate for the cost of operating your car, van, pickup, or panel truck for each mile of business use is 55.5 cents per mile. See chapter
11.
Film and television productions costs.
(p2)The election to expense film and television production costs is extended to cover productions that begin in 2012 and 2013. See chapter
7.
Environmental clean-up costs.
(p2)The election to deduct qualified environmental cleanup costs does not apply to costs paid or incurred after 2011. See chapter
7.
The following item highlights a change in the tax law for 2013.
taxmap/pubs/p535-000.htm#en_us_publink1000208600Standard mileage rate.
(p2)For 2013, the standard mileage rate for the cost of operating your car, van, pickup, or panel truck for each mile of business use is 56.5 cents per
mile.
The following reminders and other items may help you file your tax
return.
IRS
e-file (Electronic Filing)
You can file your tax returns electronically using an IRS
e-file
option. The benefits of IRS
e-file
include faster refunds, increased accuracy, and acknowledgment of IRS receipt of your return. You can use one of the following IRS
e-file
options.
- Use an authorized IRS
e-file
provider.
- Use a personal computer.
- Visit a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) or Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE)
site.
For details on these fast filing methods, see your income tax package.
File Form 1099-MISC, Miscellaneous Income, for each person to whom you have paid during the year in the course of your trade or business at least $600 in rents, services (including parts and materials), prizes and awards, other income payments, medical and health care payments, and crop insurance proceeds. See the Instructions for Form 1099-MISC for more information and additional reporting requirements.
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