Apply a bead of glue along one side of center piece of wood (Image 1). Quickly spread glue with a fingertip then lay it flat and butt against right-side piece (Image 2). Apply glue to right side of left piece, spread with fingertip and butt against left side of center piece (Image 3). Make sure edges are lined up.
By deducting the value-of-inventory figure, you reduce your taxable income by as much as 88 percent (assuming a 12 percent average markup for inventory). You only pay taxes on your profits. Keeping track of your inventory costs reduces your tax bill by helping you arrive at a profit figure.
Ownership tax is a personal property tax based on a vehicle's manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP). The taxable value of your car is calculated by multiplying the MSRP of your vehicle by 75 percent for trucks and trailers or 85 percent for passenger vehicles and motorcycles. Therefore, a passenger car with an MSRP of $20,000 would have a taxable value of $17,000. This amount is then multiplied by the vehicle's tax rate, which is determined by the age of the vehicle. The tax rates range from a flat fee of $3 to 2.1 percent of a vehicle's taxable value depending on the age of the vehicle. A 3-year-old car with a taxable value of $17,000 would have an ownership tax of $204; which would be the amount that could be deducted from the federal tax return.