Credits For Energy-Smart Remodeling

By Robert Robillard

Credits For Energy-Smart Remodeling The $858 billion federal tax bill signed into law by President Obama on Dec. 17 had both good and bad things for American homeowners. The legislation slashed the popular tax credits for energy-efficient remodeling from the current 30 percent of an improvement’s cost ($1,500 maximum per taxpayer) to just a 10 percent…

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2011 Energy Efficient Tax Credit

By Robert Robillard

2011 Energy Efficient Building Products Federal Tax Credit: The “Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act”  (H.R. 4853) signed into law on December 17, 2010, extended the federal credit for certain residential energy products for one year at reduced levels from the 2009-2010 credit. I have summarized the credits below: Products: The credit covers…

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Sustainable Roofing

By Robert Robillard

Photo: Courtesy of Petersen Aluminum. Sustainable Roofing Materials You know you need a new roof when you have a roof leak!  Other times it’s not so straightforward. If you are in need of a new roof, usually the first thing that comes to mind are asphalt shingles. But while a metal roof may not be…

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Upgrading Windows

By Robert Robillard

Convert Old Windows to Maintain Style, Save Money and Conserve Energy Older homes typically are in need of new windows, which can save significant amounts of energy. A home need not be that old to benefit from this upgrade. In just over the last decade, technology has made dramatic leaps. Homeowners, however, want to maintain…

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IRS Refund Checks Returned Due To Wrong Addresses

By Robert Robillard

Recently moved? Get your Tax Refund? The Internal Revenue Service has $123.5 million in the form of 107,831 refund checks that were returned to the IRS by the U.S. Postal Service due to mailing address errors. All a taxpayer has to do is update his or her address once. The IRS will then send out…

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Get $ 8,000 When You Purchase A Home

By Robert Robillard

The White House is considering extending an $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers, which has helped to boost sales by more than 1 million this year. The credit covers up to 10 percent of a home’s price – as much as $8,000 – for first-time buyers, but sales must be finalized by the end…

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Choosing A Storm Door Style

By Robert Robillard

Photo: Larson Full View Door Storm doors The front entryway of most homes is usually the most ornate and formal. Many people avoid putting storm doors on their front doors for fear that the storm door will negatively affect the homes appearance. Choosing a storm door style is easy top do.  I recently installed a…

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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

By Robert Robillard

The goal of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act tax credits is to both stimulate the economy by encouraging homeowners to complete energy-efficient upgrades and to save energy by requiring high-efficiency equipment and products. Tax credits have been offered by the federal government in past years, but the new legislation provides for a higher credit…

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