Blog entries tagged with "tax credits":


tax credits: HR 5720 - Tax Credits for FTHBs and the loss of DPAs - 07/24/08 08:41 AM
If you haven't seen, here is the proposed bill.  It still needs to be signed off by Bush.  I believe they feel this 15 year loan will persuade folks to purchase their first home.  However, with the proposed loss of Ameridream, Nehemiah and Genesis, I suspect we will see less first … (3 comments)

tax credits: Imperial Valley Enterprise Zone offers businesses tax credits and deductions - 07/15/08 09:37 PM
Imperial Valley Enterprise Zone
Welcome to Imperial County also known as Imperial Valley.  The Valley is part of an Enterprise Zone which offers businesses tax credits and deductions to promote and stimulate growth in our region.  There are benefits for operating a business within "The Zone".   The updated zone designation in 2005 is the second … (0 comments)

tax credits: Only 300 Days till Taxes are Due!! - 06/24/08 08:54 PM
ok, maybe , you do have some time until you need to stress. However, if you are like me, and many Arizona Residents that cannot come inside from the sunshine,  you wont start preparing your return until April 14th and any news is good news when it comes to taxes and … (0 comments)

tax credits: Here comes the sun... why don't we use it? - 06/16/08 04:05 PM
Summer has just begun and its brutal out there in the sun. So why don't we make the most of it? I'm talking solar power.
In South Carolina, there's plenty of sun - in Aug the temperature last year was 110 degrees!!!
Why can't we put solar panels on our roof … (0 comments)

tax credits: Hawai'i Mortgage Credit Certificates: More $$$ to help Homebuyers - 05/08/08 02:52 PM
More good news for first time Homebuyers! The Hawai'i Housing Finance Development Corp. (HHFDC) has announced that they will provide $20 million in credits for first time homebuyers. Anyone who has not been a homeowner for the past tree years and wants to own now, is considered a first time homebuyer. … (0 comments)

tax credits: Tax Credits to the Rescue? - 04/15/08 02:04 PM
Source:  Bankrate.com
Now, congressional policymakers have appeared to stumbled upon a new solution to the housing crisis...tax credits.
Both the US House and Senate have made tax credits a centerpiece of legislative with attempts to ride the ship that is the housing market.  Ideas for housing crisis legislation - "A House proposal that … (0 comments)

tax credits: A Requiem For Logic / If So Many Repeat It It Must Be True - 04/11/08 07:42 PM
A highly respected friend writes: "I'll grant you that prepayment penalties aren't the cause of the foreclosure "problem" but they indicate where the problem may lie: Bad lending practices."
I just wrote about prepayment penalties, The Evil Of Ignorance / Is The Pre-payment Penalty Evil?
My concern is at the origination level … (6 comments)

tax credits: Senate passes $150 Billion foreclosure bill... - 04/10/08 09:49 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Senate on Thursday passed a bipartisan package of tax breaks and other steps designed to help businesses and homeowners weather the housing crisis.
The measure passed by an impressive 84-12 vote, but even supporters of it acknowledge it's tilted too much in favor of businesses like homebuilders and … (3 comments)

tax credits: Should the Home Builders be Getting a Break From Congress? - 04/03/08 11:17 PM
Over the last year home builders have taken huge losses. Now Congress announces a bill that will help home builders by providing them "tax credits" & "rebates" to basically bail them out and help some of them from going bankrupt. Interesting enough, earlier this year when this bill was not included … (7 comments)

tax credits: From Wall Street To Main Street: The Government Working To Bail Out The Average Joe Alongside Bear Stearns - 04/03/08 05:55 PM
When it was reported that the Fed was working to bail out Bear Stearns, one of the biggest investment firms on Wall Street, most of us breathed a sigh of relief. A major corporation like that would have some serious trickle down effect (more like a financial flood of a crisis) if they went … (1 comments)

tax credits: Cold Showers....Brrr...No Thanks! Solar Hot Water Rocks! - 02/05/08 10:51 PM
Haven't we all heard jokes about taking cold showers?
A recent article in Natural Health touts the benefits of cold showers...cold showers not only save energy but also can improve your health! The article goes on to say research has shown that a cold shower can reduce your risk of a cold … (40 comments)

tax credits: Energy Tax Credits - 12/23/07 09:59 PM
Below are two great links that leads to information on tax credits from the IRS for homeowners installing products that make their homes more energy efficient.  These products could include insulation, exterior windows, exterior doors, and other items that meet Energy Star ratings.  Of course, an individual should consult their tax consultant prior … (4 comments)

tax credits: Tax credits for energy improvements run out at the end of the year - 12/08/07 06:22 PM
This could be your last chance to take advantage of tax credits for energy efficient home improvements because they will run out on 12/31/2007.
The US Department of Energy contains the complete list on its website - http://www.energy.gov/
In the meantime, here are some of the highlights.
Up to $500 for insulation and exterior … (7 comments)

tax credits: Congress REMOVING Support For Renewable Energy - URGENT Call To Action - 11/14/07 06:48 AM
The 2007 Congressional Energy Bill is being is being pushed to be passed before Thanksgiving Break.
LAST MINUTE CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THIS BILL REMOVING SUPPORT FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY 
According to a story in RenewableEnergyAccess.com  BY Stephen Lacy, Staff Writer 
titled US Energy Bill - Early Christmas Present or Lump of Coal?
"Senate … (61 comments)

tax credits: New Prefab Home Builder in Reserve, LA - 10/23/07 10:38 AM
Word is that a new pre-fab housing manufacter is going to be setting up shop in Reserve, LA.  This is good news to us because Choice Title has an office in neighboring LaPlace, LA.  Housing International Gulf Coast Inc. will be the first unionized housing manufacter in Louisiana.  They are partners … (0 comments)

tax credits: Home Energy Audits-Do Your Own!-Part 1 - 09/15/07 09:22 PM
 
  As the days grow shorter, and Winter fast approaches, Home Energy costs are on evreyone's mind. Especially here in the North East!
  A Home Energy Audit can save you money and ease a bit of the pain! Even if you can't afford to have a professional come to your home...there … (16 comments)

tax credits: Energy Efficient Mortgages - 08/10/07 12:59 PM
ENERGY EFFICIENT MORTGAGE
Dating from the Carter administration and updated in 2002 the Fannie Mae-approved "EEM" gives a home, which is inspected and scored by a certified energy rater, tax credits again updated in 2006.
"Even though the mortgage payments are higher, lower utility bills result in  a home that is … (4 comments)

tax credits: Moving A Historic House In Bristol RI - 07/14/07 12:31 PM
This is a great opportunity to have a Historic Home put on your own lot. I love to see this because far too often Historic Homes are simply torn down with no regard to its history. One thing I have learned from my real estate profession and having been in the … (0 comments)

tax credits: Save Energy and Cash! - 07/13/07 12:50 PM
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tax credits: Tax Savings from Energy Improvements - 02/15/07 04:01 PM
Homeowners and business owners making energy efficient repairs from January 1, 2006-December 31, 2007, may be eligible for federal tax credits under 2005 energy legislation.
The legislation allows homeowners a tax credit of up to $500 for 10 percent of qualified energy efficiency improvements. This can include windows and doors, some appliances, … (0 comments)

 
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