The plant turmeric (Curcuma longa) is very well known in India. The root is harvested, cleaned, dried, and powdered to be used as a spice (turmeric gives curry its beautiful golden yellow color) and as a medicine. Traditionally, turmeric was used for nearly every health condition known-from smallpox to a sprained ankle.he plant turmeric (Curcuma longa) is very well known in India. The root is harvested, cleaned, dried, and powdered to be used as a spice (turmeric gives curry its beautiful golden yellow color) and as a medicine. Traditionally, turmeric was used for nearly every health condition known-from smallpox to a sprained ankle.
You daily round-trip commute is now a business deduction, due to a simple tax loophole that says: Any miles driven between two business locations are deductible business miles. The fact that one of those two locations just happens to be your Home Office is fine and dandy with the IRS.
Business mileage is deductible on Schedule C. tax forms image by Chad McDermott from Fotolia.com. If you are self-employed or own a small business, you can deduct mileage you use for business purposes on your federal tax return, but you must keep a record of the business miles you drive. You can purchase a logbook at an office supply store or create a one with a notebook or spreadsheet software.