

Here�s another installment of my
interpretation of the impact of the
�American Taxpayer (NON) Relief Act
of 2013� will have on home-business
owners�
SECTION 179 SURVIVES, BUT SMALLER
Section 197 �Accelerated Depreciation�
lets business owners get large front-end
depreciation on new business property
bought in 2013, up to a max of $139,000
if purchased and put into use in 2013.
OOPS! ONE EXCEPTION
The biggest type of business property we
home-business owners tend to make is a
new business CAR, right. Well, about that.
It doesn�t exactly qualify for �up to $139,000�
in accelerated depreciation. The �luxury car�
limits supersede the Section 179 limits.
Maximum first year depreciation for a new
business car would be $11,160, including
the 50% bonus depreciation. It�s a little
tricky so you might want to consult with a
tax pro before you commit to buying a new
vehicle that will be used more than 50%
for business.
SPEAKING OF TAX PROS�
I hope you�re not really planning again to
do your own taxes or, even worse, to go
to one of those chain-tax-prep-mills.
Neither of those options is saving you any
money! Do it right this time. Work with a
tax professional who is Certified in Home-
Business Tax Law. Their names, bios are yours for
clicking the link below.
Personally, I have never met a home-business
owner who, at the end of the day, could say that
the tax pro didn�t save them waaaaay more than
they charged them. This is one time that
spending a little will save you a lot!
GOT SOME MONEY TO GIVE AWAY?
The annual exclusion on taxes for gifts is up to
$14,000 for 2013. That�s per person, per year.
AS PROMISED: �STICK IT TO THE RICH!�
Yep, the top tax rate has jumped from 35% to
39.6%. (Hey, that does sound a lot lower than
40% doesn�t it?)
That rate applies to all individuals making above
$400,000, and to marrieds filing jointly who earn
$450,00 or more.
Get Great Help on Saving Money on your Taxes
Creating Tax-Smart Home-Business Owners,
Ron
Dr. Ronald R. Mueller,