Friday, January 31, 2014

How Giving Makes You Rich

By Norbert Higensen


All of us have heard and the majority of us just can't believe it. How can you get rich by giving and what is this founded on? Is this all based on the idea that "what comes around goes around" or are we just being bamboozled? Is this about taxes and should we check with our tax lawyer here in Las Vegas?

Deductions allow you to reduce the amount you have to pay or may increase the amount of money you are paid in your return. While there are some obvious deductions you want to include, there are several that people overlook every year. All of these may not apply to your situation but it is good to know about them as they may apply in the future.

So lets analyze this for a little bit. Really what was Bill Gates saying when he told the world that he didn't need anymore money? What he was actually saying was that money didn't control him. Just like that, he empowered himself and so have hundreds of thousands of millionaires. You are in control of money and you choose what you want to do with it. This is the most important thing to learn in personal finance and it can best be done by donating.

While this control gives you power it also gives you better judgment. Investments are much more naturally made and you will get much higher returns because of it. Because you learn to take control your judgment allows you to make better long term decisions that will inspire much more financial success in the end.

Freelance workers, no matter what the duties are that they perform, are considered independent contractors under the tax codes of the United States, and therefore must fill out and comply to the tax regulations attached to the tax form labeled 1099. A 1099 tax form is the freelancer's version of a W2 and will help to classify their taxes accordingly.

Sales Tax - You can only select either income tax or sales tax as a deduction, so take a look at which one is a better choice for you. Income tax typically yields a greater return, but if your state does not deduct income tax, you want to make sure you opt to deduct sales tax.

One of the benefits is the fact that you receive tax deductions but that is far less important when compared to the change in mindset that you receive.

Mileage - This is a pretty big one that many people fail to take advantage of. You are allowed to take a per mile deduction for any miles you put on your car as long as it is for business, moving, or charitable work. The rate per mile varies for each of these so check the federal guidelines to see how much of a deduction you get.

This principle works whether you believe in the bible or not. Ultimately it changes who you are and how you treat money, which is the major cause of financial problems. If you still run into financial distress with taxes though, make sure that you call your local Las Vegas Tax Lawyer.




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