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The IRS on Dec. 6 issued the 2014 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of driving for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.

Beginning on Jan. 1, 2014, the standard mileage rate for using a car for business will be 56 cents per mile. The rate for driving for medical or moving purposes will be 23.5 cents per mile, and the rate for charitable services will be 14 cents per mile. The business, medical and moving expense rates have decreased one-half cent from 2013 rates.

By Bruce Rudman, Abdulaziz, Grossbart & Rudman

By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc.

Working ‘unlicensed’ in California can really ‘sting’. If you are ‘planting’ pipe are you a contractor, a farmer or both? Another contractor discovers that his ‘judgment’ has limitations that might never go away…

from Janet L. Mlynar, CFP, MBA, LPL Registered Principal, BENEFITS PLUS, INC SMT

By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc.

While the Legislature writes the rules governing contractor’s licensing in black and white, reading and understanding exactly how they will be interpreted can be confusing. That’s why experts are hired to avoid mistakes. But first a contractor playing by the rules has issues with some others who aren’t… 

By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc.

Some things in life and contractor’s licensing require more time, money or explanation, some less and some can’t be ‘satisfied’ no matter how long you wait, explain or would be willing to spend. But, first there’s more…

We always appreciate the sharp eyes of readers, some of whom got in touch about the way company names and contractor license numbers must be displayed on vehicles. The key is how the vehicle is registered with the DMV.