Real Tips and Financial Updates


       2009 Stimulus Bill
modified 6/30/2009

On February 17, 2009 President Obama signed a massive $800 billion economic stimulus package, which Congress had passed a few days earlier.  read >>

       Residential Energy Credits
modified 12/22/2009

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009 (2009 Recovery Act) reinstated the Credit for Nonbusiness Energy Property (CNEP) for 2009 and 2010, and enhanced the Residential Energy Efficient Property (REEP) credit. read >>

       2009 Recovery Act: Tax Benefits for Unemployed
modified 6/30/2009

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009 provides assistance with payment of COBRA premiums for workers who are involuntarily unemployed. read >>

       Good or Bad? Making Work Pay credit needs a second
modified 6/30/2009

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 provides a credit against income tax in an amount equal to the lesser of 6.2 percent. read >>

       New Car Sales Tax Deduction
modified 7/31/2009

Automobile sales, like new home sales, have plummeted in recent months. In response, Congress has created a non-itemized deduction for state and local sales taxes or excise taxes paid on quallified purchases of new motor vehicles.  read >>

       Real Tips and Financial Updates
modified 1/28/2009

Read about the latest tips and updates from the market as well as from your own advisors. read >>