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2010 ESTC Final Attendee List (Click PDF below)
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NYSTVA IN THE NEWS: See what's been said about NYSTVA...
Poughkeepsie waterfront developer discusses tourism: http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20100223/BUSINESS/2230318/What-s-new-on-the-business-scene
Tourism Director Honored For Service: http://www.madisoncountycourier.com/madison-county-business-news/tourism-director-honored-for-service-11194/
Ice Wine Garners Gold: http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2010/02/17/lake_life/lakelife04.txt
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Follow I LOVE NEW YORK on Twitter and Facebook!
On October 16, 2009, I LOVE NEW YORK officially launched its Twitter and Facebook pages with the help of actor Peter Facinelli.
Mr. Facinelli began tweeting about his Love of New York in between shooting for Showtime’s hit series Nurse Jackie and filming the next installment of the blockbuster Twilight Saga: New Moon.
On Friday we announced a "Meet Peter Facinelli Contest," including an all expense paid trip to New York City to meet Mr. Facinelli on the set of Nurse Jackie, to attract followers to I LOVE NEW YORK 's Twitter and Facebook pages.
As a result I LOVE NEW YORK has become the #1 Official State Tourism page on Twitter with over 7,000 followers and counting.
Our goal is to create Twitter and Facebook communities that fans can access for travel information, ask travel questions, and talk about Another Reason to LOVE NEW YORK.
You can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-LOVE-NEW-YORK/118914714168 and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/I_LOVE_NY.
Make sure to follow us so we can include YOU in this new community. Send us a note and we will be sure to follow you back and get you included in the daily conversations. If you have any suggestions or ideas on how we can work together let us know.
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IRS Announces 2009 Standard Mileage Rates
IR-2008-131, Nov. 24, 2008
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today issued the 2009 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, 2009, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be:
55 cents per mile for business miles driven
24 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 rates for the second half of 2008 that were raised by a special adjustment mid-year in response to a spike in gasoline prices. The rate for charitable purposes is set by law and is unchanged from 2008.
The business mileage rate was 50.5 cents in the first half of 2008 and 58.5 cents in the second half. The medical and moving rate was 19 cents in the first half and 27 cents in the second half.
The mileage rates for 2009 reflect generally higher transportation costs compared to a year ago, but the rates also factor in the recent reversal of rising gasoline prices. While gasoline is a significant factor in the mileage rate, other fixed and variable costs, such as depreciation, enter the calculation.
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.
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