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.
Taxable Value. In Michigan, the taxable value is the figure used to calculate property taxes for the year. When Proposal A passed in March of 1994, it capped the amount the annual taxable value could increase at 5 percent. Assessed value and taxable value are essentially the same amount, initially.