Posts Tagged ‘energy saving’

Section 179 Deductions Increase for 2012

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

The Tax Savings keeps on rolling! 
For 2012, the Section 179 Tax Deduction has been increased and the 50% Bonus Depreciation is back on the table. Whether your business was profitable or unprofitable for 2012, you will be able to take advantage of significant tax savings, and offset up to 35% of the total purchase price of your TEC System!
Download the TEC Tax Advantage flyer or read more about the savings from the Section179.org announcement below.

 

Both the “Tax Relief Act of 2010″ as well as the “Jobs Act of 2010″ that passed in late 2010 affected Section 179 in a positive way for this 2012 tax year.

Following are the highlights for the 2012 tax year:

  • The 2012 Section 179 Deduction limit after adjustment for inflation has increased to $139,000 (maximum allowance would have been only $25,000 prior to the new legislation).
  • The 2012 Section 179 Deduction threshold for total amount of equipment that can be purchased has increased to $560,000 (threshold would have been only $200,000 prior to the new legislation).
  • The Section 179 Deduction is available for most new and used capital equipment, and also includes certain software.
  • The new law allows 50% “Bonus Depreciation” on qualified assets placed in service during 2012. However, this can be taken on new equipment only.
  • When applying these provisions, Section 179 is generally taken first, followed by Bonus Depreciation – unless the business has no taxable profit in 2012.
  • Also, many businesses found Section 179 Qualified Financing <http://www.crestcapital.com/section_179_bonus>  to be an attractive option last year.

 

Energy Saving Tips for the Winter

Friday, January 15th, 2010

During the winter, heating the home can cause energy expenses to skyrocket.  This winter, however, homeowners can actually save money on energy. The right maintenance and strategies can drastically improve a home’s energy efficiency.

Complete Energy-Saving Home Maintenance

It’s never too late to prepare a home for winter.  Weatherproofing a home keeps the cold air out, and the heated air in. Homeowners who follow these energy-saving techniques will be well prepared to enjoy decreased energy expenses in every season.

  • Check the exterior of the home for holes or gaps. Seal small openings with caulk, and patch larger holes with drywall or sheetrock.
  • Inspect the weather-stripping around doors and windows.  If necessary, reapply caulk around the windows and replace the foam around doors.  Add sweeps to the bottoms of exterior doors. 
  • Use window locks to keep windows sealed as tightly as possible.
  • Clean heating equipment regularly, as clogs can decrease output.  Replace the filter furnace as needed. 
  • Inspect insulation in the basement, attic, ceilings, and exterior walls to ensure that it reaches recommended levels.
  • Cover the pool and run the filter for only two hours per day. 
  • Place aluminum foil on the walls behind each radiator, to reflect heat back inside the room.

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