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Automobile Tax Deduction Opportunity |
By:
Nicky Pilkington |
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Tax is one hell of a thing we allow to hate. Why does the
government tax us for everything? Tax on vehicles? Ok tax is
fine, but how could I get away from it, at least partially.
Let's find out...
Clean fuel vehicles and gasoline-electric hybrids are the first
type of deductions allowed by the federal law. The second is for
automobiles that are donated to charitable organizations.
One time tax deduction is allowed for vehicles with clean fuels
and the amount is $2000 while $4000 for vehicles under electric
hybrids. Vehicles running on natural gas, liquefied natural gas
and other fuels where the alcohol content is at least 85% is
what qualifies as a clean fuel.
$2000 includes the cost of the engine, the cost of carrying the
liquid too.
Form 1040x is used in case of vehicles bought before 2004, while
the above deductions are directly for vehicles bought in 2005.
Further Requisites: * The vehicle must be new and purchased for
personal usage. It cannot be bought for resale. * The vehicle
must be used primarily in the US. * The vehicle's
pollution/emission capacity must meet all federal and state
requirements * The vehicle must have four or more wheels, and
should be driven on road. (does not include vehicles operating
on rails)
The taxpayer has to pay some money back if any of the above
rules are flouted.
This deduction is valid up till December 31, 2005. Vehicles
bought in 2006 and later, may be entitled to a federal income
tax credit. However, this is dependent on the fuel economy, fuel
savings and other factors.
The second rule is slightly complicated involving the value of
the vehicle and the purpose used by the organization. Thus you
may not know the size of your deduction when you make the
donation. In addition, there is a $500 limit on the donated
vehicle's value, beyond which the rules get even more complex. A
fair market value is determined during such a cause and your
immediate deductions may not be known.
Of course, charity is a choice, and you shouldn't make it unless
you are that philanthropic or have money at your disposal. It is
better off to sell it.
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Author: Nicky Pilkington
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