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     ST. LOUIS, CHAPTER 21



December,  2010
Issue 11 2010
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Greetings!
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IRS News

Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 Tax Provisions

The Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 was enacted on September 27, 2010. The SBJA contains some tax provisions that take effect this year. Other tax provisions will be implemented during the next several years.

Several of the provisions are designed to encourage investment and provide access to capital for businesses. The following is a link to those specific tax provisions now in effect; additional information will be added  page as it becomes available.


Shortcut to: http://www.irs.gov/businesses/
small/article/0,,id=230307,00.html


More from the IRS


IRS Announces 2011 Standard Mileage Rates

IR-2010-119, Dec. 3, 2010 - WASHINGTON

The Internal Revenue Service today issued the 2011 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.
Beginning on Jan. 1, 2011, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be:

  • 51 cents per mile for business miles driven
  • 19 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes
  • 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations

 Revenue Procedure 2010-51 contains additional details regarding the standard mileage rates.

 

Shortcut to: http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=232017,00.html

IRS Helps Small Employers Claim New Health Care Tax Credit

WASHINGTON - The Internal Revenue Service today released final guidance for small employers eligible to claim the new small business health care tax credit for the 2010 tax year. Today's release includes a one-page form and instructions small employers will use to claim the credit for the 2010 tax year.

New Form 8941, Credit for Small Employer Health Insurance Premiums, and newly revised Form 990-T are now available on IRS.gov. The IRS also posted on its website the instructions to Form 8941 and Notice 2010-82 , both of which are designed to help small employers correctly figure and claim the credit.

 

Happy Holidays from SCORE St. Louis!

and Best Wishes for a Prosperous New Year!

In January, whether it is time to Get Back To Business or if 2011 is the year for you to Start A New Business - See SCORE First! Visit us on our website at
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IRS News
Happy Holidays
Upcoming Events
Resources For You
 
Upcoming Events
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Chapter 21


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"How to Start and Manage Your  Own Business"
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Jan. 8, 2011

8:15 A.M. to 3 P.M   
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St. Louis Community College at Meramec
11333 Big Bend Blvd.
St. Louis, Mo. 63122
Room SO - 107

Jan 22, 2011 - "Small Business Taxes and Other Money Saving Ideas"

Time: 9 am to 11:15 am Cost: $25


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Chesterfield, MO, 63017

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The SBA has announced that the Community Express Loan program will be discontinued on 4/30/11 and will be substituted by a streamlined Advantage Program for 7 (a) loans up to $250,000. Please see www.sba.gov  for more information.

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