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A Brief IRS Tax Code Update
By Children’s Home Society of Florida Foundation
In an information letter, the IRS outlined seven specific changes in the 2011 law that will be useful to doctors and all taxpayers filing their tax returns this year. And, some of these 2011 tax law changes may reduce your taxes:
1. Energy Credits – The energy credit was reduced from the $1,500 limit for 2010 to a maximum of $500 for 2011. Up to 10% of qualified expenditures for high-efficiency heating and air conditioning systems, water heaters, biomass stoves, energy-efficient windows and doors and other energy improvements will qualify. The 2011 limit is $500. This credit is reduced by previously-taken energy credits and will generally be available for taxpayers who made their first energy improvements in 2011.
2. 2008 Homebuyer Credits – Some purchasers of new homes in 2008 qualified for a first-time homebuyer credit. The credit was essentially an interest-free loan to be paid back over 15 years. For these taxpayers, the second repayment of the credit amount will apply for 2011.
3. Capital Gains and Losses – Previously, capital gains and losses were recorded on Schedule D. There is a new Form 8949 to report gains and losses. Schedule D will still be used for a summary of capital gains and losses.
4. Roth Conversions – Those individuals who converted a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA in 2011 must report their taxable income. In previous years, only half of the income was reported each year for two years. However, for 2011 conversions the full amount is reportable.
5. Standard Mileage Rates – The standard mileage rates changed on July 1 for business use, medical travel, moving or charitable services. For the first half of 2011, the rates are business travel at 51 cents, medical and moving travel at 19 cents, and charitable travel at 14 cents per mile. For July 1 through the end of the year, business travel is 55.5 cents, medical and moving travel at 23.5 cents and charitable travel remains 14 cents per mile.
6. Alternative Minimum Tax Exemption – The AMT exemption for 2011 will be $74,450 for a married couple, $37,225 for married persons filing separately and $48,450 for single person or heads of household.
7. Health Insurance – Generally, self employed persons who operate a small business will qualify for deduction of health insurance premiums.
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