Tips of the Month - March, 2008
QuickBooks
To print 1099 Forms:
Make sure that 1099 preference is turned on
Go to: Edit
Preferences
Tax: 1099 (Company Tab)
“Do you file 1099 Misc Forms” check the Yes circle
For each Box on the 1099 form you must choose your account
where the information will be found, to be included on the form. For example, if I pay subcontractors from my account “Sub Contractors” this is the account that has to be included in the account
column.
Click on the right side of the account column and the drop down
arrow will appear. Choose your account or you can choose
multiple accounts.
Click OK.
Do not change the amounts. These are IRS regulated amounts.
To Print Forms:
Go to: Vendors
Print 1099’s
Run Report verify all information and make any corrections
Print 1099’s
Print 1096
TAX
When taking the standard mileage rate as a tax deduction, additional
deductions include tolls, parking, and interest. The standard mileage
deduction for 2007 is 48.5 cents per mile.
You can not use the standard mileage rate for vehicles being depreciated,
or for which a Sec. 179 deduction has been taken or for more than
four (4) vehicles used simultaneously.
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