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Question: Does the 2011 Ford Fiesta qualify as an alternative fuel vehicle when filing for income tax returns?

I have a 2011 Ford Fiesta SE purchased last August 2010. If it qualifies, which specific type is it? H&R Block has 5 categories:
-Qualified Hybrid Car
-Advanced Lean Burn Technology Vehicle
-Qualified Alternative Fuel Vehicle
-Qualified Fuel Cell Vehicle
-Plug-in Conversion

and how do i figure out the Maximum Credit Allowed and the Phase Out Percentage?

I tried to search the answer on the web but can’t find an exact match. I also tried to call the dealership but i can’t get hold of anybody right now

Answer: Hi, … Sorry , but no. The Fiesta does not qualify for any of the above tax credit criteria.
But look on the bright side. You have an excellent vehicle that uses regular unleaded fuel, which is not an “alternative fuel”… But it IS readily available. And you didnt pay a premium for Hybrid, Fuel Cell. electric plug in and/or Advanced lean burn Technology.

I hope this helps

Forecast: Green car sales face limits

Washington — Despite rising gas prices, hybrids and electric vehicles will remain below 10 percent of the U.S. market through 2016, a leading automotive forecaster predicts in a study released today.

Jerry Weller on Hybrid Flex Fuel Vehicles

Troubleshooter: Want to help storm victims?

Lots of folks want to help their community after tornadoes destroyed parts of Raleigh. So here’s where to donate.

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Rush Is On For Federal Energy Tax Incentives

Question: Where may I find information regarding residential energy credit through the stimulus package?

Answer: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index

there is also always good information about current government spending at
www.recovery.gov

MarkWest Energy Partners Closes Public Offering of Additional $200 Million of 6.5% Senior Notes Due 2021

MarkWest Energy Partners, L.P. and its subsidiary MarkWest Energy Finance Corporation announced today the closing of a public offering of an additional $200,000,000 of 6.5% senior unsecured notes due 2021 which priced at 99.5 percent of par to yield 6.567%.

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Wiregrass Electric Co-op returned Wholesale Power Credits to Members

Hedge Fund Survey, Madoff, Popcorn Disclosure, Energy Bill: Compliance

One in four hedge funds is already clearing over-the-counter derivative trades, up from none in October, before new rules require changes later this year to the $583 trillion market, according to analysts at UBS AG.

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Road to Endless War – Part 1 of 6

Question: What would you do in Pickens’ shoes?

T. Boone Pickens is in a bit of a pickle. He’s a staunch Republican and makes a lot of campaign contributions to conservative politicians. He even gave the maximum contribution to James Inhofe!

Yet congressional Republicans are the ones blocking the renewable energy tax credits which projects like Pickens’ wind plan need to succeed.

Joseph Romm suggests that Pickens should give campaign donations to the Democrats who support renewable energy projects.

http://climateprogress.org/2008/08/28/pickens-in-a-pickle-he-embraces-progressive-policies-but-not-progressive-politicians/#more-3657

If you were in Pickens’ shoes (and remember, that means you’re a staunch Republican), what would you do?

Answer: He’s rich enough he can buy both Democrats and Republicans. It’s not like the Republicans will stop taking his money and stop doing favors for him if he also buys Democrats.

“Money talks and bullshit walks” – Ozzie Meyers

Alaska governor defends oil tax cut plan, urges action

JUNEAU, Alaska – Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell strongly defended his plan to cut oil production taxes, telling reporters Thursday that its passage is imperative but stopping short of threatening to hol…

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Growing opportunities: the agricultural chemical security credit.: An article from: The Tax Adviser $9.95 This digital document is an article from The Tax Adviser, published by American Institute of CPA’s on March 1, 2010. The length of the article is 1258 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: Growing opportunities: the agric…

Rep. Doggett on Renewable Energy Tax Extenders