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Question: For the first time home buyer credit, can repairs be considered part of the purchase price?

I am doing an amendment to my 2008 taxes to claim the first time homebuyer credit for 2009 (form 5405 states you can do so). I came across a page that states you can include repairs as part of the adjusted basis for the purchase price amount. Has anyone ever heard of this before? If so, what types of repairs can be included? We have replaced the roof, the porch, most of the electrical, all of the plumbing, tore off an addition that was falling apart… Also, there are several types of fees that we were charged at closing (recording fee, settlement fee, compliance fee, transaction fee county taxes, etc) – can these be included as part of the purchase price?? Any information is VERY much appreciated. Thanks….

Answer: The basis is not used to determine the credit. It is 10% of the closing price up to 8000. You can amend your 2008 taxes to get it. Be sure to include your HUD closing statement when you send it in. It can take 16 weeks and by including the statement you will prevent delays.

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Question: what is included in metal roofing for tax credit? trim, screws?

put on metal roof in .2010. does tax credits include all material or just metal? as in trim, screws ect. but not wood

Answer: Any material you used and have a receipt for.

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Heavy metal: metal roofs many advantages now have one more: energy tax credits.: An article from: Mississippi Business Journal $9.95 This digital document is an article from Mississippi Business Journal, published by Dolan Media Company on August 24, 2009. The length of the article is 1073 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: Heavy metal: metal roofs …

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Question: How do I show proof for federal energy tax credit?

I own a wood boiler that I put in service in 2009 that is eligible for $1500 federal energy efficiency tax credit. I installed the complete system myself and I am not in the hvac business what so ever. If I ever get audited, how do I show proof of it being placed in service if I installed it myself?

My understaning is the credit is for when placed in sevice, not when purchased, as it was bought earlier and have receipt of that.

Answer: First let me say that I don’t think you would qualify for the credit based on your installation since you did the job yourself and there was no ‘out-of-pocket’ costs of any significance for you to claim the credit against. That’s the Bad News; however the Good News is that the IRS allows the credit against the purchase and installation of qualified energy efficient property when the property is “placed in service”.

The IRS defines ‘placed in service’ as when the property is ready and available for use. It’s not when you purchase product, but the day installation is complete, and you are able to use your new product. So if you were able to heat the water during 2009 then that should qualify as being placed into service. Then you would simply take 30% of the cost of the wood boiler (up to the maximum limite of $1,500-) as a credit.

You do not need to attach anything to the return to prove the amount you are claiming; however I would advise you to do so if you were my client. It won’t stop you from receiving a ‘nasty-gram’ from the IRS asking for proof of the claim…but if you did receive a request you could respond to the examiner that the proof of the cost was attached to the return already. That would probably take care of the issue and cause the return to be accepted as filed.

You may wish to review the IRS take on the EEC. Click on the first link below to go to their website – which doesn’t provide an awful lot of information. A better site for review and research is the one maintained by EnergyStar. Click the second link for that site.

G’Luck…

Mike Womack, Sr. Partner
Zero Degrees Tax LLP
Moore, OK

Make your home “more green” and save green

If you make some home improvements that include the use of less energy, you’ll be able to get back some of those costs when you file your tax return. That’s just one of the two latest incentives to help your home become more environmentally friendly while also saving some money.

It is obvious to change the decoration of your home after few years. For all these gutter cleaning, siding and roofing is very important. In Atlanta, there are plenty of opportunities you can get regarding renovation of your home in affordable price. Roofing is one of the major and costly services and that is why it is very important to choose the proper roof Atlanta service to repair the damages. In this article, we are going to discuss about various facts regarding renovating your home. Atlanta gutter cleaning services and Atlanta siding services can help you to renovate your house easily and without facing much trouble.

The first thing is to clean the gutter. Try to clean your house with power wash once in every year. Dirty gutters can make your home look terrible and all the beauty away from your home. A strong degreaser is very important to clean the gutters properly. If you failed to clean the entire gutter easily then goof off can be used to remove them properly. But if you feel that they are so dirty that nothing can bring back the previous look in it then it is a better idea to replace them with a new one. If you are using degreaser then do not rush. Put the degreaser and then give it some time. After some time remove the gutter and you will get back the cleanness you want.

There are many people who give up immediately after noticing the water damage. But, they must contact the professional immediately after they see the problem. Initially you may just see water leaking and suddenly one day you may have realised that the problem has become much bigger than you have thought. After a storm there are bigger possibilities for your roof to get damaged. You need not start repairing the roof until the storm gets over. You can always opt for a new roof but that means a lot of expenses which is not always affordable. Why investing in to a new roof when little bit of maintenance can solve all your troubles.

You must contact good Atlanta roofing contractors who can provide you the best of the services. Guttering and siding is very crucial parts of your roofing process. The outer covering is known as siding and it protects your roof and the walls from various weather effects. You can opt for Atlanta siding too. Atlanta siding is available in various forms like metal, masonry, wood, plastic and some other composite materials. Steel and copper is popularly used as roofing materials all over. You can zinc covers with steel also. If you want long lasting roof then you must keep a close eye on the ventilation. It plays a crucial part in roof maintenance. If there is no roof ventilation then overheated attics can damage the roof and obviously everyone wants the roof to be protected and safe. Many home owners have some misconceptions regarding the roofing costs. You just need to be a little cautious about the payment, insurances and replacement costs. If you search thoroughly you can find plenty of affordable options for your roofs.

Fix It Up: Stimulus for Home Repairs

If you thought President Obama’s $787 billion economic stimulus package was just for the banks and car companies, you’ve got a nice surprise coming. Part of that package has your name on it. All you have to do to get your piece of the stimulus pie is carry out some energy-saving home

Heavy metal: metal roofs many advantages now have one more: energy tax credits.: An article from: Mississippi Business Journal $9.95 This digital document is an article from Mississippi Business Journal, published by Dolan Media Company on August 24, 2009. The length of the article is 1073 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: Heavy metal: metal roofs …

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