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One Year Anniversary Tool Drive

Haven’t used that sander since the Clinton Administration?
Old roommate never picked up his ratchet set?
Get another drill for Christmas?

Don’t let them collect dust in your basement!

The West Philly Tool Library is celebrating its One Year Anniversary with a Tool Drive!

Saturday, March 21st from 9am to 2pm.
4620 Woodland Avenue

All donations are tax deductible and will benefit all the members of the library.

Bring a friend who hasn’t yet joined and celebrate one year of our community experiment in sharing and self-reliance.

Coffee and snacks will be provided.

Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency

How has the new Stimulus bill affected the tax credits for energy efficient home improvements?

On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed a stimulus bill (The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009) that made some significant changes to the energy efficiency tax credits. The highlights are:

* The tax credits that were previously effective for 2009, have been extended to 2010 as well.
* The tax credit has been raised from 10% to 30%.
* The tax credits that were for a specific dollar amount (ex $300 for a CAC), have been converted to 30% of the cost.
* The maximum credit has been raised from $500 to $1500 for the two years (2009–2010). However, some improvements such as geothermal heat pumps, solar water heaters, and solar panels are not subject to the $1,500 maximum.
* The $200 cap on windows has been removed.

SUMMARY OF TAX CREDITS FOR HOMEOWNERS.

All Tax Credit FAQs.