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House of Taxes
2007-03-01 03:05:03
There are a slew of changes regarding the IRS code for 2007, some of which benefit realtors. Many of these changes were made by the IRS due to inflation adjustments. A lot of the exemptions were broadened and raised. One of the areas of interest to realtors is the Standard Mileage Rates, which were increased as of January 1st, 2007. When operating your car for business, the rate per mile deduction has been increased to 48.5 cents. The moving rate deduction has increased to 20 cents per mile, the medical rate deduction also increased to 20 cents per mile, while the charitable services rate remained the same at 14 cents per mile. The Earned Income Credit amount was also raised, along with the Exemption amounts. Click here to look at some of the tax rate schedules. Add to: | Del.icio.us | digg | FURL | reddit | Technorati | Yahoo My Web | Stumble Upon | Google Bookmarks
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Save Energy?And That Means You!!!
2007-03-01 03:05:03
With temperatures rising virtually everywhere, it’s time to think about the different ways that we can limit our energy and air conditioning costs. Some of the ways to save money range from the simple to the complex, but, all in all, it’s a good idea to do what you can to improve your energy costs. The time to replace an air conditioning unit is when it is 10 to 15 years old. Units of this age often start to operate improperly, usually unbenounced to the homeowner. In many cases these older units will often use up to 20% more energy that a newer unit. So the bottom line is that today’s new air conditioners will save you a lot of money in the long run, because they are far more energy-efficient. When replacing an air conditioner, one of the big misconceptions is that buying a bigger unit is better. In many cases, this can be a huge mistake. Buying a unit whose output capacity is too much for the space to be air conditioned will actually cost you ...
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Meet me in Panama
2007-03-01 03:05:03
With the huge influx of foreign investing in Panam a , including manay Americans who find Panama a paradise to retire to for substantially less than other places around the globe, it would seem prudent to discuss the banking policies regarding financing real estate. You may find that there are areas in Panama where the local banks do not finance real estate for foreigners and you may have to seek a bank in Panama City that does. While banks in Panama have very similar rates, terms and conditions as those in the United States, there are striking differences regarding the application process. Here at home in Naples, Florida, we are used to going to a bank and having them run our credit report electronically, in order to find out what we actually qualify for in terms of financing. It is all done through our social security number, and can be done in a matter of a few minutes. In Panama, the bank’s primary focus is on your current ability to re-pay the loan, rather than past credit ...
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$100,00 Up For Grabs In The Street
2007-03-01 03:05:03
Since moving to Naples, Florida from the North Shore of New England some fifteen or so years ago, I’ve always marveled at how pristine the area is, not a blade of grass out of place, no trash in the streets. As I’ve traveled around the country and returned home, it has really stood out to me how beautiful Naples is. Yesterday, I happened to be closing up an exquisite new construction single family home for a friend of mine, when, as I’m walking to my car, I spotted what I thought to be just an ordinary piece of paper lying face down in the grass. Naturally, having lived in such a spotless area, I’m prone to doing my civic duty and picking up anything I might find lying around, which is very rare. (I’ve found lots of pennies, but they haven’t been necessarily that lucky). As I bent down and retrieved it, I turned it over and was stunned to find that this was no ordinary piece of paper. It was actually a negotiable...
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