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Virtus
01-27-2008, 10:40 AM
My state individual state income tax has a provision for a deduction for investments in energy saving expeditures. The form includes a description of expeditures which qualify due to their end result of limiting energy consumption. Interestingly, the instructions include a statement which makes DIYC type switching seem to qualify. Here is a quote from the form:

What are some examples of a capital investment that I can make to a building that will qualify for the energy conservation credit?

In order to qualify for this credit, your investment has to be made to the building itself. The following investments qualify for the energy conservation credit. This list is not intended to be an all inclusive list, but a guideline to assist you in determining if your investment qualifi es.
• Caulking and weather stripping of an existing structure
• Insulating exterior doors of an existing structure
• Insulation in the fl oors, walls, ceilings and roofs of existing buildings
• Installing a programmable thermostat
• Replacing incandescent light fi xtures with light fi xtures of a more effi cient type, such as those with electronic ballast and compact or linear fl uorescent lamps
• Installing lighting controls with cut-off switches that permit the selective use of lights
• The installation of devices that limit the fl ow of hot water from shower heads and lavatories
• Insulation in the fl oors, walls, ceilings and roofs of a new building to the extent exceed the requirements of the 2003 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with amendments.
• Insulation of pipes and ducts located in non-heated areas and of hot water heaters and tanks.

Anyone think this "qualifies"?

pixeldigger
01-27-2008, 11:33 AM
now THAT could be an interesting debate!


. . . methinks the IRS may disagree though . . . ;)

Matt
01-29-2008, 09:31 PM
It says:

"In order to qualify for this credit, your investment has to be made to the building itself."

Because Christmas Lighting is by definition a seasonal, temporary installation (ever read the box where it says only for use 90 days of the year? :) ), I would think no tax credits.

-Matt

WWNF911
01-30-2008, 02:59 AM
• Installing lighting controls with cut-off switches that permit the selective use of lights

Anyone think this "qualifies"?



Only if you have a permit to install your christmas lighting approved by the city. LOL :)

BuzzLightyear
02-01-2008, 01:56 AM
I would have to think as long as the lighting controller was permanatly installed it would be an investment made to the buiding. It might need to be hardwired but I doubt it, just the case attached in a non-temporary manner. Of course do ya wanna look the tax man in the eye as you explain during an audit?

Buzz

RJ
02-01-2008, 01:15 PM
Go for it, but act fast, you may get a IRS cell next to Wesley Snipes! LOL

Virtus
02-01-2008, 02:37 PM
What is the worst that could happen...as long as I get Vixen remote execution accessibility from the prison computer lab I think the lights would still blink. :)

blurp
02-01-2008, 05:50 PM
What is the worst that could happen...as long as I get Vixen remote execution accessibility from the prison computer lab I think the lights would still blink. :)

Sorry, wrong. No computer lab in Federal prison.

rstehle
02-01-2008, 05:57 PM
Sorry, wrong. No computer lab in Federal prison.

And you would know that exactly how.............LOL

blurp
02-01-2008, 06:35 PM
And you would know that exactly how.............LOL

I just do. That's all you need to know. :rolleyes:

Virtus
03-16-2008, 03:13 PM
Well, I finished computing the taxes for '08 and left out this potential deduction. I don't want to know what blurp knows! :p

Really Big Christmas
03-16-2008, 05:19 PM
you forgot this one too:
**• Insulation of pipes and ducts located in non-heated areas and of hot water heaters and tanks.

It don't say the pipes HAD to be connected to the house. and I would think with all the chicken wire and great stuff we use to make bodies for Santa and stuff ...well and For the OTHER Holiday season we should be able to file, lol

jeffathompson
03-18-2008, 09:44 AM
I would take it. If they audit, make them come out to the house at night and they will understand

Jeff Millard
03-18-2008, 10:07 PM
I would take it. If they audit, make them come out to the house at night and they will understand


...and after seeing your really cool display. they'll double your return! :rolleyes:
J

wjohn
03-18-2008, 10:55 PM
getting the Tax Man to pay for a Hobby, Priceless.