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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 9:40 am
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mosu84
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
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Originally Posted by notsosmart
Yup yup...


Speaking of taxation of miles: I thought that one doesn't have to declare the value of miles received? The IRS doesn't count miles as income?

Or am I wrong here?
Although the IRS won't count miles as income, that doesn't mean they won't take it into account when determining whether a donation falls under the charitable contribution deduction. Unless I'm wrong. Any CPA should feel free to correct me.
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