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  • First Time Home Buyer Stimulus: Are You Ready To Claim Your Tax Credit Of Up To $8,000?
    By: Safiur Rahman | - Buying your first home is a big, life changing decision regardless of the economic climate. The decision becomes even more bold in an a recession where job cuts are rampant and the housing market has been in a slump for over a year. Nevertheless, if you are confident in your financial future, this is actually the best time to buy a house thanks to the federal government's first time home buyer stimulus package. The stimulus package awards first time home buyers with a tax credit of up to 10% of ...
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  • What Is A Production Tax Credit?
    By: Joaquin Altenber | - The Production Tax Credit (PTC) was originally authorized by the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to provide a 10-year, inflation-adjusted tax credit based on the energy produced by qualified wind, solar, geothermal, open and closed-loop bioenergy using dedicated energy crops and small hydroelectric projects, among other technologies. Since the EPA was passed in 1992, the PTC has been renewed several times since the original legislation. Generally, wind and closed-loop geothermal projects con ...
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  • Us Senate And House Passed The Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension!
    By: Lorena OConnor | - Home buyers rejoice! Good news has come for the housing market! On November 5, 2009, The Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 extended the tax credit available to first time home buyers, in addition to adding in a new credit for existing homeowners.

    What does this mean for home buyers? It means an excellent opportunity take advantage of a limited time offer! Here is a quick breakdown of who qualifies for each credit and what the rules are.

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  • Renovation Tax Credit
    By: sakvoyaj | - If you meet certain eligibility requirements, you may be entitled to a refundable tax credit for the 2009 taxation year for expenses incurred under a residential renovation agreement entered into in 2009 for home improvements or renovations.


    The tax credit is equal to 20% of the eligible expenses in excess of $7,500. The maximum amount of eligible expenses is $20,000 for a maximum credit of $2,500.

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  • First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit - Deadline Extended
    By: Safiur Rahman | - Owning one's own home is a dream of every individual. But as fate would have it, the current economic crisis with rampant job cuts in the US have made this dream a distant reality for many. The introduction of President Obama's home stimulus package has, however, made this goal significantly more achievable for first time home buyers.

    The first time home buyer stimulus package offers individuals a tax credit of 10% on the purchase price of a home (with a maximum amount of $8000) for ...

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  • 2009 Wood Stove Tax Credits You Should Be Taking Advantage Of
    By: Clay Lamb | - If you have ever entertained the idea of purchasing a woodburning stove, or even a pellet stove, now is the time to do it. For the year of 2009, the government is willing to pay 30% of the cost of the actual appliance itself, plus labor.

    Having been in the business of chimneys and their appliances for a while, I would have to say that a lot of the cost of an energy efficient appliance comes hidden, in areas like ventilation, inspection to be deemed "up to code," and labor. Do not fe ...

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  • Improve Your Home, Get A Tax Credit
    By: Ki Gray | - Due to the February 17, 2009 passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, tax credits are extended for a variety of energy-efficient improvements originally established by the federal Energy Policy Act of 2005.

    What does this mean for you? If you buy a qualifying product noted in the federal program by December 31, 2010, you will be eligible for a tax credit for up to 30 percent of the cost of the product. The maximum credit available is $1,500.


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  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit Market Studies And Appraisal
    By: Patrick O Connor | - Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC or Housing Tax Credit) program has been made a permanent element of chapter 42 of the Federal Income Tax Code. Owners of Low Income Housing Tax Credit Properties receive tax credits for a portion of the construction/renovation cost. Tax credits can be used to directly reduced federal income taxes. (Tax deductions reduce taxable income and thereby indirectly reduce income taxes.)

    Provisions of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program require a ma ...

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  • Gaga Over Good News In Springfield, Illinois
    By: Fritz Pfister | - The official numbers were released by The Capital Area Association of Realtors (CAAR) for the month of September. It was great news both locally and nationally on home sales. The local market finished up 14.1% to 364 closed home sales, and the median sale price was up 7.9% to $109,000 September over September. Nationally the number of home sales jumped 9.4%, the median sale price fell 9% to $174,900.

    In my opinion everyone went gaga over the news. Glad that they did, of course had ...

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  • First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit - New & Improved!
    By: Rob Thomson | - It looks like the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit may be sticking around a little longer than originally planned. There are still a few questions regarding amendments requested by the Senate Republicans, but if all can be smoothed over, the credit will be extended until April 30.

    Introduced last February as a means of kickstarting the sluggish housing market, over 1.2 million borrowers have claimed $8.5 billion out of the original $13.6 billion allocated for the credit. Did the tax ...

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  • Quebec Home Improvement And Renovation Tax Credit (hrtc)
    By: sakvoyaj | - If you meet certain eligibility requirements, you may be entitled to a refundable tax credit for the 2009 taxation year for expenses incurred under a residential renovation agreement entered into in 2009 for home improvements or renovations.

    The tax credit is equal to 20% of the eligible expenses in excess of $7,500. The maximum amount of eligible expenses is $20,000 for a maximum credit of $2,500.

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  • Us Real Estate Market Update
    By: Melissa Chappell | - Latest statistics of housing sales in the US have shown a decline in the final weeks leading up to the completion date of the real estate tax credit. Set to expire on November 30th, the tax credit was designed as a boost for the real estate sector, providing first time homebuyers with an US$8,000 rebate on property purchases.

    The sudden decline in sales has provided further evidence to the government that the tax credit was in fact assisting with the growth of the market over the pa ...

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  • Federal Home Renovation Tax Credit (hrtc)
    By: sakvoyaj | -
    Federal Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC)

    Only available for the 2009 tax year. The Home Renovation Tax Credit is a non-refundable tax credit based on eligible expenses for improvements to your house, condo or cottage.


    It can be claimed on your 2009 income tax return. It applies to eligible purchases made after January 27, 2009, and before February 1, 2010. The HRTC applies to eligible expenses of more than $1,000, but not more than $10,000, resulting in a ...

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  • First-time Homebuyer"€™s Credit Possibly Extended Amongst Fraud Investigation
    By: Tommy Pennington | - The $8000 first-time homebuyers credit is set to expire on November 30th and in the midst of a storm of controversy surrounding the possibility of fraud in over 100,000 claims for the tax credit there is a push to have the home buyers credit extended and modified to increase eligibility and give home buyers a larger piece of the stimulus pie.

    The National Association of Realtors claims that about 355,000 homes were sold that would not have been if the homebuyers credit had ...

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  • Extension Of The Home Buyer Tax Credit For Some
    By: Todd Levinson | - A bill that extends the $8000 home buyer tax credit into 2010 for people serving in the military, diplomatic positions and intelligence operations may pave the way for the bills extension to the general sector.The Home Buyer Tax Credit is seen by many in the White House as an important stimulus to the economy, helping to create and maintain jobs in the coming year.

    The Home Buyer Tax Credit was created to encourage first-time home buyers to purchase their first home and is calc ...

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  • Need More Tax Savings? Go For Green Products
    By: JPotter | - Like most people, you probably don't look forward to tax season. However, I have some good news for you that might make that time of year just a little brighter for you! Did you know that you can actually save money on your taxes just by using "green" eco-friendly products when doing home improvement projects? Well, it's true, and I will be more than happy to share some tips and tricks with you on how you can go about doing this!

    Have you and your family always wanted a hot tub or s ...

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  • Extending The Us Real Estate Tax Credit
    By: Melissa Chappell | - As the end date for the 2009 US tax credit nears, the nation waits to hear the outcome of the government's decision whether to extend the credit an additional six months, or maintain the original completion date.

    The credit was designed to further boost the real estate market through the worst of the financial crisis, offering incentives for the majority of buyers wishing to enter the market. While the credit has been available to all homebuyers with a gross income of up to $75,000, ...

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  • What Are The Benefits And Criterions Of Getting Tax Credit For Buying Foreclosures?
    By: Melanie | - With the US government trying to boost real estate sales through tax credit foreclosures, there has never been a better opportunity for buying a property. So if you are a first time home buyer taking advantage of the ongoing housing tax credit s the smartest move you can ever make.

    The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has provided a great opportunity to prospective home buyers to fulfill their dreams of owning a home at highly reduced and affordable rates with the help of a t ...

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  • What Is A California Enterprise Zone, And What Can It Do For Your Business?
    By: Wayne Hemrick | - California tax incentives can save your California-based business a great deal of money, and yet many business owners do not take advantage of the savings. The best California tax incentives are available for those businesses working in what are classified by the state of California as enterprise zones. If your company conducts business within one of forty-two enterprise zones located throughout the state, you may qualify for several different kinds of California enterprise zone tax credit.

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  • Use Energy Tax Incentives For California Businesses And Homeowners
    By: Wayne Hemrick | - When it comes to information about energy tax incentives and if your California-based company qualifies, your best source of quality information will come to you from your certified public accountant. A CPA can give you pertinent tax credit information specific to your business or yourself as an individual, and can offer other useful assistance so that you and your company qualifies for the maximum tax credit resources available by law.

    One bit of energy tax credit information that ...

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  • Is There A California Enterprise Zone Tax Credit In Your Company's Future?
    By: Wayne Hemrick | - With high unemployment rates and the California economy in a downturn, companies are looking for ways to save money. One of the best, and unfortunately under-utilized, ways that California-based businesses can save money is by using enterprise zone credits. These enterprise zone credits are available to those businesses that set up shop in an economically disadvantaged area that the state of California has identified as one of forty-two enterprise zones located statewide.

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  • California Tax Incentives To Help Corporations
    By: Wayne Hemrick | - With a sagging economy, businesses located in the United States are utilizing every means possible to improve their bottom lines. One under-used resource available to California-based corporations are California tax incentives. You may be able to take advantage of a California tax credit, other tax incentives and even personal tax credits if your business operates in one of California's Enterprise Zones.

    The good news is that Enterprise Zones are located throughout the state of ...

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  • All About The 2009 First Time Home Buyer's Tax Credit
    By: Beverly Manago | - For all those individuals wishing to by a home and hoping to reap some of the rewards by doing so, then you will need to know all about the 2009 first time home buyer's tax credit. This offer is a major incentive towards purchasing a new home for the first time and you need to purchase quickly, due to the expiration date of December first, 2009. Stipulation has it, that you have to close on your new home by November 20, 2009. Keep in mind, you should always consult a tax advisor for specific inf ...
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  • Tax Credit For New Metal Roof
    By: MiNeeds10 | - Author: James Stetler
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    The EPAct 05 law provided tax incentives for renovation to homes including up to $1,500 tax credit for homeowners who install an Energy Star complian ...

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  • Are Home Sales Rebounding Off The Tax Credit Into Recovery?
    By: Tim Ryan | - It is no great surprise to anyone that the real estate market has been suffering some hard times for the past few years; real estate prices have been struggling to varying degrees since the market hit its peak in mid-06. The real estate market is one of the indicators of the state of the current recession and so the current upswing is quite possibly a bright light at the end of the dark fiscal tunnel.

    The US home buying stimulus program was set up so that first time home buyers who ...

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  • The First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit Boosts Sales, Not Economy
    By: Carolyn Capalbo | - The first time home buyers tax credit, which expires November 30, 2009, has been boosting U.S. summer home sales.The question is: can it last?With budget cuts, layoffs and an all-around depressed economy, there are some questions as to whether this jump in home sales will last and, too, whether the people buying homes will be able to keep them.

    In July, sales jumped a record 7.2 per cent, with one out of every three home buyers being a first time home owner.7.2 p ...

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  • 2009 Tax Credit For Tankless Water Heaters
    By: Niyaz K | - In this year of economic turmoil, you may not be sure what you can afford to improve in your home. However, with the help of the federal government and a little bit of your savings, you can be on your way to a more valuable home. One of the projects around your home that qualifies for the U.S. governments 2009 tax credit is the purchase and installation of a tankless water heater.

    While there are many different types of water heaters, only tankless models actually qualify for th ...

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  • The First-time Home Buyers' Tax Credit (hbtc)
    By: Carlos Montes | - Right now, Canadian first-time home buyers can take advantage of the First-Time Home Buyers Tax Credit (HBTC).If you qualify and your home qualifies, this could be a nice bonus to taking the plunge of buying your first piece of residential real estate.

    You qualify for the HBTC if you are a first-time home buyer who buys a home in Canada.For the purposes of this tax credit, first-time home buyer refers to anyone (and their spouse or common-law partner) who ...

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  • Understanding Fha Tax Credit For Home Buyers
    By: Ray Heinson | - According to the Obama administration and happening fairly soon, first-time homebuyers throughout the country will have the capability to convert their $8,000 federal tax credits into cash to use at loan closing subject to them using FHA mortgage financing.

    The Department of Housing and Urban Development made it clear that buyers securing FHA loans from private mortgage brokers will have to put up some of their own savings or cash of a minimum of 3 1/2 percent. This can be from indi ...

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  • Help An Underserved Population And Receive A Hiring Tax Credit
    By: Wayne Hemrick | - If you own a company that is located in an enterprise zone in California, you are positioned to earn tax credits for simply setting up your shop in what is known as an economically at-risk area. There are other tax credits that are available to your business in an enterprise zone, and these are work opportunity tax credits, also known as WOTC California. When you hire employees that qualify under this program, your business will receive an enterprise zone hiring tax credit for each employee th ...
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  • Find Tax Relief With A Los Angeles Tax Credit Consultant
    By: Wayne Hemrick | - Business owners in Los Angeles and Long Beach are facing difficult financial times with the meltdown of the state budget, as well as the overall gloomy financial outlook that is embracing the country as a whole. There is help, however. There are ways to learn about tax credits for which you may be eligible, and that is through a consultation with a professional CPA. Long Beach and Los Angeles company owners can save thousands every year through smart financial corporate tax planning. Los Ang ...
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  • Save Money On Business Taxes With The Help Of A Los Angeles Tax Credit Consultant
    By: Wayne Hemrick | - With the current state budget issues, not to mention a downturn in the overall economy in the United States, businesses located in California are understandably looking for help with finances. One of the best investments that business owners in Long Beach and Los Angeles can make is to enlist the services of a tax credit specialist. Los Angeles CPAs can help by examining your business plan and making sure that you are taking advantage of every business tax advantage available by law.


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  • Mortgage Credit Certificate Colorado
    By: Michael Shotnik | - **NEW** Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) in Colorado
    First Time Homebuyers - Mortgage Credit Certificate Colorado

    The Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) program is no longer just for Denver County but Colorado as a whole! The program is in addition to the $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit.

    In simplified terms the Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) will put thousands of dollars in your pocket on an annual basis. When compared to the $8,000 credit the ...

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  • Foreclosure Tax Credit
    By: Joseph Smith | - A tax credit is available in some cases to help you buy repo homes. This government incentive is available only for some time but can make buying real estate even more affordable if you are prepared to buy now. There has never been a better time to buy property.
    Truly, there has never been a better time to buy foreclosed properties. Not only is it a buyers market, with amazing savings and a hot market full of many types of properties, but now some buyers can take advantage of a hous ...

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  • First Time Homebuyers Tax Credit: 8,000 Reasons To Buy A New Home
    By: Adam S. Waxler | - I am still surprised how many first time homebuyers still don't understand that they can get an $8,000 first time homebuyers tax credit. In fact, just this week one of our clients closed on a home and it was the fact that she would get an $8,000 tax credit that actually sealed the deal during the negotiations. Actually, since she was a client of uKeepCommission Real Estate she also received 1% cash back at closing for an additional savings of $2,850 or a total savings of $10,850...not bad for a ...
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  • Want That Home Buyer Tax Credit For A New Built Home? Buy Now!
    By: Mike Taylor | - Home buyers who are building their new homes and hope to qualify for the $8K tax credit should know that they have to be moved into their home by December 1st in order to qualify. A sales contract won't do it! The credit is good until November 30, 2009, which gives home buyers whose residences are under construction only a few more months to qualify.

    For already-built homes, qualifying for the tax credit is relatively easy. You buy a home, you move in. For those who are having th ...

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  • Tax Savings For Homeowners
    By: Mark Hostetler | - The government is making it easy for homeowners to save on their taxes this year. Whether you're a first time buyer, or just renovating, there are a number of savings out there.

    Save The Environment and Money Too!

    Thanks to the $700 billion bailout plan, going Green in 2009 can net you some juicy tax credits. A number of incentives that are especially helpful for people living in older homes, include:

    - Credit for 30 percent of the cost of a photovo ...

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  • The First Time Home Buyer Credit
    By: Jerry Clifford | - Imagine getting a loan that is 100% interest free for your first home. The federal government has done some revamping of the First Time Home Buyer tax credit, which is exciting news for first-time home buyers. With it, you could save up to $7,500 on your first home purchase. This is an interest free loan that you have 15 years to repay. Add to that falling home prices and you have the chance to buy a home that will repay you with thousands in equity when the market turns around.

    I ...

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  • Will The $8,000 First Time Buyer Tax Credit Apply To You?
    By: Alan Sharp | - Excellent News. Just when buying a first house seemed like it couldn't get any better, it did. Interest rates are already at their lowest rates ever, most metro areas have more housing selection than ever before, homeowners trying to sell are motivated and have slashed prices, and now you will receive $8,000 in a tax credit just for purchasing a home as a qualified home buyer.

    The tax credit will create an immense impact on increasing demand for the American housing market market an ...

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  • Residential Energy Tax Credits Extended Through 2010
    By: Sam Streubel | - Residential Energy tax credits have been extended until December 31, 2010. Many of the caps, or limits on the tax credit amount you can claim, have been eliminated.

    With the exception of a biomass stove, you may be able to take a credit of 30% of your costs of qualified solar electric property, solar water heating property, fuel cell property, small wind energy property, and geothermal heat pump property. This includes labor costs properly allocable to the onsite preparation, as ...

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  • Small Business Tax Tips: What's The Difference Between A Tax Deduction And A Tax Credit?
    By: Wayne Davies | - Do you understand the difference between a tax deduction and a tax credit? This story should clarify the difference.

    A self-employed client (let's call her Debbie) came to me to prepare her income tax return. She was quite distraught because she had a balance due of $400. She could barely stand the thought of paying the government any more money.

    "After all", she said, "I've already paid them several thousands dollars! Isn't that enough! They don't deserve another d ...

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  • Government Help: Buying A Home
    By: Mike Taylor | - Even if you owned a home before - you can still jump on the bandwagon of the government tax credit for buying a home - even a houseboat. Amazingly enough, this home does not have to be a single-family detached run of the mill type home to receive government assistance.

    The Government will help you to buy a houseboat - or a condo or a modular or a town home or a single family detached home. While you must not have owned a home for the last three years before the purchase of this ne ...

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  • Lease Audits
    By: Patrick O Connor | - Lease audits are an integral and essential component of due diligence when purchasing an investment property. Lease audits apply to apartments, office, retail, industrial, self storage and any other type of property where written leases exist. In lease audits most rent rolls are accurate and consistent with the actual leases. Lease audits can compare rent roll to leases to bank records. Most investment property sellers have not engaged in the nefarious activities such as leasing a volume of spac ...
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  • Tax Credits For Education Costs
    By: Kenneth Scott | - Tax credits are available for qualified education expenses paid by taxpayers who are continuing their education. A qualified education expense is defined as an expense that is paid during the tax year for fees and tuition requied by an eligible educational institution for the purpose of student enrollment and attendance. It does not matter how the expenses are paid, only that they are valid. Expenses that are not considered valid are those paid for room and board, medical expenses, student healt ...
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  • Truth About Tax Credit For Hybrid Car
    By: Anton Rowd | - Today, there is a growing number of fuel-saving hybrid cars being sold in the market. Because of this, the government is therefore obligated to apply taxes. For those interested in buying hybrid cars though, there is good news. The Internal Revenue Service has already qualified a number of hybrid car brands for tax credit. For purchasers, this might actually be a good idea. The government's proposal of this tax credit for hybrid car goods is possibly one of the best incentives yet.


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  • The Us Tax Code: An Open Letter To Madam Chairperson Pelosi
    By: Jeffrey T Junig | - The Honorable Nancy Pelosi United States House of Representatives 235 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515-4322

    February 24, 2007

    Dear Congresswoman Pelosi,

    As you work to develop our next National Budget, I would like to present a suggestion for a novel way of looking at tax reform. I am writing to you, as well as other members of Congress, because to date I have not heard mention of any other idea that would be as useful, practical, ...

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  • Saver's Credit: Get A Larger Tax Refund
    By: Pete Glocker | - Saver's Credit: Get a Larger Tax Refund

    Do you have a low to moderate income and still put cash away into a retirement account? Would you like a bigger tax refund check? If you answered yes to both questions, you may be eligible for Credit for Retirement Savings Contributions, also known as Saver's Tax Credit. Saver's Tax Credit began in 2002 to award low to moderate income people for saving for their futures in either a personal IRA or a work related retirement plan such as a 401 ...

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