Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • #280 BBB 09-24-09 20

    Uploaded by

    bmoak
    6 views1 page
    This article discusses energy-saving tax credits available to homeowners through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. It provides details on qualifying home improvements such as windows, doors, roofing, insulation, and heating/cooling systems that can receive a 30% tax credit up to $1,500 total. The Better Business Bureau cautions homeowners to ensure any products purchased actually qualify for the tax credit and to check contractors with the BBB before hiring them. A complete list of qualifying improvements can be found at energystar.gov/taxcredits.

    Original Description:

    Copyright

    © Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)

    Available Formats

    PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    Report this Document
    This article discusses energy-saving tax credits available to homeowners through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. It provides details on qualifying home improvements such as windows, doors, roofing, insulation, and heating/cooling systems that can receive a 30% tax credit up to $1,500 total. The Better Business Bureau cautions homeowners to ensure any products purchased actually qualify for the tax credit and to check contractors with the BBB before hiring them. A complete list of qualifying improvements can be found at energystar.gov/taxcredits.

    Copyright:

    Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    Download as pdf or txt
    6 views1 page

    #280 BBB 09-24-09 20

    Uploaded by

    bmoak
    This article discusses energy-saving tax credits available to homeowners through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. It provides details on qualifying home improvements such as windows, doors, roofing, insulation, and heating/cooling systems that can receive a 30% tax credit up to $1,500 total. The Better Business Bureau cautions homeowners to ensure any products purchased actually qualify for the tax credit and to check contractors with the BBB before hiring them. A complete list of qualifying improvements can be found at energystar.gov/taxcredits.

    Copyright:

    Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    Download as pdf or txt
    of 1

    MAGNOLIA

    CLIPPING SERVICE

    (601) 1!!>6-0911 I (205) 158-8610


    WOODVILLE REPUBLICAN
    WOODVILLE, MS
    Circulalon = 2550
    WEEKLY
    0812012009

    1111111111111111111111111111 IIIIIII11
    ENERGY-SAVINGTAX
    CRF.J>1TS AVAILABLE
    ',:;'[\
    TheAmerican Recovery
    and ReinV€Siment Act of 200il
    inciu<md new and expanded
    tax credits for homeowners.
    Qualifying lmprovements in­
    clude instilling wind or solar
    energy systems or a new roof.
    The Better Business Bu­
    rem (BBB) Sel'VingMissi'lffippi
    caubOIlB consumers to be sure
    that any energy saving prod~
    ru:ts purrllased actually qualifY
    fur tile tax credit.
    "lfumeowneJ:1l should lreep
    in mind that having an Energy
    Stm' seal does not guarantee
    that the product qualifies fur
    tax credits," said Bill Moak,
    BRB ~i!Jpi President
    't'he following improve­
    ments can qualify for a tax
    credit fur 30 peroent of the im­
    provement 003t np tn $1,500 to­
    tal fur all improvements:
    • Windows and doors. in­
    cluding energy efficient sky­
    lights, sWnn windows, ",,",nor
    windows, stnrm doors and exte­
    riordoors
    • Roofing and insulation, in­
    cluding metal or asphalt shin­
    gles.
    • Heating and cooling sys­
    tems, including energy efficimt
    oentral ,VC units, oil fumaoes
    andgas~
    • Water hoaters, including
    energy efficient gas. oil,
    propane and c1edric heaters.
    A oomplel:e list of qualiljring
    home improvements is avail­
    able online at www.energys­
    tnr.govltaxcredits.
    The BBB oifurs advice fur
    homeowners when making
    home iroprovcmmts:
    • Always check the rompa­
    nyfrontrac-tor with the BBB ro
    get their rdting and determine
    if they are accredited by the
    BBB.
    • Get several estimates for
    projed:8. Remember that you
    do not have to use any specific
    rontrsctiJrs in order to tnke ad­
    vantage of the tax credit.
    The BBB has been serv­
    ing Mississippi consumers
    and businesses since 1964 by
    promoting an ethical mar­
    ketplace. A BBB Heliabiliiy
    Report on a business C.aIl be
    obtained online at
    www.ms_hbb.org 01' by phone
    at 800-987-8280.

    You might also like