To boost new vehicle sales & stimulate the economy, the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 states that if you buy a new vehicle this year, you may be able to deduct the sales tax on your 2009 federal income tax return.  Be sure to check with your personal tax professional regarding your individual tax advantages.  Here are the details:

• Applies to new vehicle purchases only (not leases)
• Purchase must be made between February 17 - December 31, 2009
• Income limits: $125,000 single & $250,000 joint filers
• Deduction is limited to state & local sales & excise taxes on vehicle & applies to the first $49,500 of the purchase price
• Qualifying cars, light trucks & SUVs must weigh 8,500 lbs or less
• Both itemizers and non-itemizers qualify

And now we've added eStatements!  Sign up for eStatements and each month you'll receive an email notifying you that your MasterCard statement is available.  Then just go to our MasterCard InfoLink to print or download your monthly statement.  You can even make your payment online.  After two months, you will no longer receive a paper statement in the mail.  With eStatements, your credit card statements will never be lost or stolen.