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Archive for December 2009
Simple IRA Maximum Contribution for 2009
7. December 2009 by admin.
If you participate in an Employer sponsored Simple IRA, you can put an max of $11,500 in 2009 PLUS $2,500 for being over age 50. That total is $14,000 maximum as an employee deferral. Additionally, the employer has some matching options. By far we have found the most popular Employer matching option to be… the employer matches up to the lower of 3% of your wages or whatever you put in as an employee.
Whatever is withheld from the paycheck must be withheld in no later than the end of December for 2009 and paid in by the employer no later than January 31st, 2010.
i.e. Your wages for 2009 are $36,000 x 3% = $1,080. If you only contribute $800, Employer can only put in $800. If you contribute $3,000, Employer can only put in $1,080.
There is no commitment to put to the maximum, nor is there a commitment that you continue to participate in a subsequent year.
Note: Participation in an employer sponsored plan subjects you to limits on Regular IRA contributions. Contact us for more info at www.USATaxHelp.com
Posted in Retirement Accounts, Payroll Tax, Sub S Corporations, LLC's, Income Tax | 1 Comment »
ROTH IRA Maximum Contribuiton for 2009
7. December 2009 by admin.
$5,000 into a REGULAR IRA is the max for a single individual UNDER age 50 who does not participate in an employer sponsored retirement plan and still receive a tax deduction. Add $1,000 if over age 50.
Can contribute till April 15th, 2010 for 2009. Note: There is NO tax deduction for contributing to a ROTH IRA. The benefit of the ROTH is the earnings are not taxed during the growth phase of the investment (same as any retirement account) BUT the gains when taken out in retirement are NOT taxed.
The amount you or your spouse can contribute may be reduced depending on your Adjusted Gross Income. Contact us if you need more details at www.USATaxHelp.com
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Regular IRA Maximum Contribution for 2009
7. December 2009 by admin.
$5,000 into a REGULAR IRA is the max for a single individual UNDER age 50 who does not participate in an employer sponsored retirement plan and still receive a tax deduction. Add $1,000 if over age 50.
Can contribute till April 15th, 2010 for 2009. Can file your tax return WITH the Regular IRA as if it has already been made, then use the refund to make the actual REGULAR IRA contribution as long as you do it before April 15, 2010.
The deductible amount if you or your spouse participate in an employer plan may be reduced depending on your Adjusted Gross Income. Contact us if you need more details at www.USATaxHelp.com
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Residential Energy Property Credit
4. December 2009 by admin.
Residential Energy Property Credit for Air Conditioning and Heating, Insulation, Exterior Windows….it’s n/a for 2008, yes for 09 and 2010 IF it meets certain criteria….not just any replacement ac qualifies……must be energy efficient and be manufacturers certified….(new requirement and frankly it’s about time—there was too much unknown to the accoutants who had to research and research and never really get a clear answer as to whether this particular A/C unit met the criteria).30% of cost, max. $1500.
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2010 Mileage Rates
3. December 2009 by admin.
2010 Standard Mileage rates for the use of a car (includes Pickups, Vans and Panel Trucks):
- 50 cents per mile for business miles driven
- 16.5 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes
- 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations
Runzheimer International conducts an annual study of fixed and variable expenses to operate a vehicle. These rates are lower than 2009 (55.0 business, 24.0 medical or move & 14 charitable).Please note the Business Mileage Deduction may not be used if a vehicle has been depreciated using MACRS or depreciated using §179.
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