This post is way late for '07 tax filers...then again it's way early for FYE 2008 filers and beyond. Does that make any sense? Of course not! It's a tax article...of sorts!

If you're reading this before the 2007 tax deadline of 04/15/2008, I've got some good news for you if you've become an Earth friend by installing some sort of qualifying energy efficient device or appliance to aid in conservation.

Then again, this post is also about all of the currently available renewable energy and energy efficiency rebates and incentives available to homeowners for the foreseeable future. There's a saying that goes like this...

"Don't leave money on the table."

Read on my little green friends!

 

Do you operate a home-based business? Do you often meet clients at your home for business purposes or simply telecommute with an office related exclusively to your job(s)? There are many work-from-home scenarios and here's where you can find out if you qualify for a tax deduction and how to go about claiming it.

These days many Americans are doing the 9 to 5 and then doing a little (or a lot) extra on the side to make ends meet or work towards the freedom of becoming an entrepreneur.

Either way, don't forget to claim your business use of your home as a deduction.

Here's how.

Have you been trying to decide whether or not to take the plunge and go tankless?
You're not the only one testing the waters. Tankless, or "on-demand", water heater sales are H O T. But there are a few alternatives to the methods in which you choose to heat your water and the most cost effective method ultimately depends on your household usage habits and your current budget limitations (not to mention your conscience).

Below you'll find critical consumer information regarding the method in which you choose to heat your water. We aim to please here at The Fun Times Guide To HomeBuilding.

Read on my fellow citizen consumers...

There are a few 2006 tax law changes regarding residential energy tax credits that you should be aware of to reduce your tax bill.

Are you wondering if the new energy efficient windows and doors you installed this past year will reduce your tax bill, as well as reduce your energy bill?
That depends on whether or not they "meet or exceed the criteria established by the 2000 International Energy Conservation Code (including supplements) and must be installed in the taxpayer's main home in the United States."

Residential Property Energy Tax Credits Up For Grabs

There are even more residential property energy tax credits available regarding other energy efficient systems or components installed in your nonbusiness (main) home. Please read on for more information on residential energy credits.

If you are a homeowner, you need to know the deductions that you've got coming to you from Uncle Sam for your 2005 tax return. There are deductions for mortgage interest, mortgage points, real estate tax payments...well, you get the picture. It can all be quite overwhelming but you've come to the right place for a summarization of what you need to know to keep the IRS out of your wallet as much as possible.

Update: The homeowner tax links found below are all current or recently updated for fiscal year 2006.

There are two things certain in life: Death and Taxes.The photo above isn't the best in my collection, by far, but I thought it was appropriate because it shows three models advertising for Liberty Income Tax and if you look closely you'll see a graveyard in the background of the photo. So there you have it, Death and Taxes, all in one shot!