MOTORCYCLE ARTICLES & REVIEWS

Sales Tax Deduction for Vehicle Purchases

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 provides a deduction for state and local sales and excise taxes paid on the purchase of new cars, light trucks, motor homes and motorcycles through 2009. The deduction is available regardless of whether a taxpayer itemizes deductions on Schedule A. Purchases before Feb. 17, 2009, are not eligible for this special deduction.

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When You Are In A Motorcycle Accident

Most of us think we know the protocol to follow if we are involved in a traffic accident but, keep in mind, when you are actually involved in a motorcycle accident your adrenaline starts pumping, you may be injured, and your ability to think can be clouded. It is important to understand what needs to be accomplished, not just at the accident scene, but in the following hours and days, including preserving your version of the accident. TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEALTH

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Save Your Damaged Gear

In response to a claim that a motorcyclist was injured by a negligent driver, insurance companies will sometimes deny that the rider's injury was caused in the accident. In one such case, a motorcyclist was rear-ended and thrown over his handlebars into the intersection, slamming and scraping both elbows in the process.

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