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IRS Increases Mileage Rate for Final Six Months of 2008
The Internal Revenue Service announced on June 23, 2008 an increase in the standard mileage rates for the final six months of 2008. The rate will increase to 58.5 cents a mile for all business miles driven from July 1, 2008, through December 31, 2008. In recognition of recent gasoline price increased, the IRS made this special adjustment for the final months of 2008.
“Rising gas prices are having a major impact on individual Americans. Given the increase in prices, the IRS is adjusting the standard mileage rates to better reflect the real cost of operating an automobile,” said IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman. “We want the reimbursement rate to be fair to taxpayers.” |
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Consider Applying for a Domestic Hunger Grant
Now is the time to consider a Domestic Hunger Grant for 2009. Grants are given to projects in the general areas of relief, sustainable development, advocacy, community organizing and education in addressing root causes of hunger and poverty. The projects do not necessarily need to be church related; however it is helpful to have a Lutheran connection such as a Lutheran board member or endorsement by a local ELCA congregation.
Applications are online at www.elca.org/grantinghope and the deadline for completed applications is October 1st. The application process is not difficult. The grants are becoming more competitive so careful preparation and presentation of the application materials is important.
For any questions about the grants or preparing a grant application please contact:
Pr. Mark Nelson, Assistant to Bishop Wells
509/838-9871
nelsonrevmark@msn.com or mark.nelson@ewaidsynod.org
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