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Feb 20, 2011

Tips for partnering with a Virtual Assistant

I am often asked what’s the best way to choose a virtual assistant to partner with. I always encourage folks to go with their gut instinct. Find a virtual assistant that is a “fit” for them. There are so many virtual assistants out there that you are sure to find someone that you feel comfortable with and that can provide you with the services that you need. If you are on Twitter for instance ask folks for recommendations.

Ask questions! If you are looking for a virtual assistant that is going to perform the work themselves don’t just assume that is the case. Always ask as a lot of va’s do outsource/subcontract their work to other va’s so that they may provide their clients with a wider range of services that they may not be able to normally on their own. Is this a bad thing “no” but in my own opinion I feel that they need to let folks know right from the start that they will indeed be outsourcing the work to someone else. Ask if they have the subcontractor’s sign a non disclosure/compete agreement for your privacy. Working with a virtual assistant is all about trust!

Partnering with a Virtual Assistant can be a wonderful thing! They can not only save you time but money and of course sanity! We all offer our clients a unique skill set and I believe that no two are the same.

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Jan 15, 2010

Standard Mileage Rates for 2010

By Darcee · Leave a Comment

Beginning on Jan. 1, 2010, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be:

* 50 cents per mile for business miles driven
* 16.5 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes
* 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations

The new rates for business, medical and moving purposes are slightly lower than last year’s. The mileage rates for 2010 reflect generally lower transportation costs compared to a year ago.

The standard mileage rate for business is based on an annual study of the fixed and variable costs of operating an automobile. The rate for medical and moving purposes is based on the variable costs as determined by the same study. Independent contractor Runzheimer International conducted the study.

A taxpayer may not use the business standard mileage rate for a vehicle after using any depreciation method under the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS) or after claiming a Section 179 deduction for that vehicle. In addition, the business standard mileage rate cannot be used for any vehicle used for hire or for more than four vehicles used simultaneously.

Taxpayers always have the option of calculating the actual costs of using their vehicle rather than using the standard mileage rates.

Information via http://www.Irs.gov