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The end of the 2016 tax season on Tuesday also marked the end of tax credits for homeowners who installed energy-efficient doors and windows, because Congress didnt vote to extend them. But how many people actually took advantage of those tax breaks in recent years, and which credits were the most popular?
According to numbers from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), window replacements were the most common non-business energy property credit (Section 25C) claimed in both 2014 and 2013, surpassing insulation, furnaces and water heaters. In 2014, the most recent year for which IRS statistics are available, 726,903 filers claimed the credit for windows and skylights. In 2013, 843,265 people claimed the credit for those products.
In 2014, a total of 605,726 taxpayers claimed a credit for the installation of doors. In 2013, the number of credits claimed for doors was 678,220.
An analysis by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) shows that total claims for all energy-efficiency credits hit $5.8 billion in 2009 and climbed to $6.1 billion in 2010, then fell to $1.7 billion in 2011 and finally to $1.3 billion in 2012. Those totals include solar, wind and geothermal power upgrades, in addition to doors, windows, roofs, insulation and other products.
Changes to the rules explain why fewer people used the credits for fenestration products, according to NAHB. From 2009 through 2010, the credit for existing homes was 30 percent of the cost of retrofit doors and windows that meet or exceed Energy Star requirements up to $1,500. In recent years, Congress pared it down to 10 percent of the cost of retrofit doors and windows up to $200 for windows and $500 for doors, with a cumulative maximum for all years combined set at $500. The credit wasnt just for replacements on existing homes, either; additions to residences, such as a new sunroom, also qualified.
President Trump has vowed to overhaul the tax code, so its possible that tax credits for doors and windows could return in some form. However, it may not happen anytime soon. A report from The Hill says a push by Trump and Republican lawmakers to enact a comprehensive tax bill by August is highly aggressive to not realistic, according to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.
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Some of the sports stories The Associated Press is covering Wednesday. A full Sports Digest will be sent by about 3 p.m. All times EDT:
BOSTON Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez hangs himself in the prison cell where he was serving a life sentence for murder, taking his life on the same day his ex-teammates on the New England Patriots are set to visit the White House to mark their Super Bowl victory.
WASHINGTON Star quarterback Tom Brady will not join his New England Patriots teammates when the Super Bowl champions visit the White House to accept congratulations from President Donald Trump for another NFL title. Public ceremony at 2:30 p.m.
Three first-round NBA playoff games: Atlanta (down 1-0) at Washington, 7 p.m.; Oklahoma City (down 1-0) at Houston, 8 p.m.; Portland (down 1-0) at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.
Pau and Marc Gasol have been battling each other on a basketball court since they were children, with the older brother always finding ways to win. Now little brother Marc is doing his best to rally the Memphis Grizzlies to avoid being swept in their first playoff meeting.
CHICAGO Hard to believe, but the Chicago Bulls return home with a 2-0 lead in their first-round series with the Celtics after taking the first two games in Boston. They have their sights set on becoming a rare eighth seed to knock off a top seed.
MILWAUKEE The building of a new arena isnt the only sign of progress around the Milwaukee Bucks. From the emergence of Giannis Antetokounmpo as an All-Star to a return to the playoffs, this has been an important season for Milwaukee.
INDIANAPOLIS Paul George isnt happy. Hes upset that the Pacers have to fight their way back from a 2-0 deficit against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. And hes upset about what put the Pacers in this hole the play of his teammates.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. The San Antonio Spurs and Cleveland Cavaliers can take very big steps Thursday night toward wrapping up their first-round series with sweeps if they can play as well on the road as they have at home.
Four first-round NHL games: Washington (down 2-1) at Toronto, 7 p.m.; Ottawa (up 2-1) at Boston, 7:30 p.m.; Minnesota (down 3-0) at St. Louis, 9:30 p.m.; Anaheim (up 3-0) at Calgary, 10 p.m.
Vladimir Sobotka of St. Louis is one of a handful of late-season surprise additions making an impact for his team in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Late March recall Kasperi Kapanen scored twice for the Toronto Maple Leafs and college star Charlie McAvoy is earning every bit of the 25 minutes a game hes playing on defense for the Boston Bruins.
SAN JOSE, Calif. For Columbus and Chicago, the task is to stave off elimination on the road. For the other two series being played Thursday night, its all about taking control after the teams split the first four games.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. Time for the Atlanta Falcons to move on. The team begins offseason workouts with an eye toward getting over a stunning Super Bowl loss. It wont be easy.
MONACO Top-ranked Andy Murray makes his return from an elbow injury as he faces Gilles Muller in the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters. Nine-time champion Rafael Nadal is also in second-round action as the defending champion takes on Britains Kyle Edmund.
Two Champions League quarterfinals, second leg: Monaco at Borussia Dortmund; Barcelona at Juventus. Both games start 2:45 p.m.
Kenneth Jones is the oldest runner in this years London Marathon. The 83-year-old Jones, who has run every single London Marathon since the first in 1981, puts his longevity and enthusiasm for running down to his love of the fresh air and nature, his longstanding passion for Tai Chi and his wifes vegetable stews.
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Shares of Netflix (NFLX) fell on Tuesday after the streaming media company posted fewer-than-expected net subscriber additions for the 2017 first quarter, as well as weak earnings guidance for the second quarter.
In the first quarter, the company added 4.95 million subscribers, lower than the company's own forecastfor 5.2 million subscriber additions and also lower than the consensus analyst estimates for 5.3 million net subscriber additions.
In the U.S., Netflix added 1.42 million subscribers, while outside the U.S., the company added 3.53 million subscribers.The company now has almost 99 million subscribers worldwide.For the first half of 2017, Netflix is expecting to add 8.15 million subscribers, vs. 8.42 million added in the first half of 2016.
For the second quarter, Netflix forecast additions of 600,000 U.S. and 2.6 million international subs, better than consensus estimates for 373,000 U.S. and 2.17 million international adds. But its EPS guidance of $0.15 was below a $0.24 consensus estimate.
On Tuesday afternoon, Netflix shares were down 2.2% to $144.05.
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A conman has been jailed after being caught using a window repair business to cheat elderly and vulnerable people out of thousands of pounds for the third time in as many years.
At an earlier hearing at Truro Magistrates' Court Liam Hawkins, 36, from Trelissick Road, Hayle, had initially admitted one charge of obtaining money by deception, contrary to the Fraud Act, but had denied eight other charges. But in a a last-minute change of heart he admitted further charges of taking money from elderly customers with no intention of undertaking the repair works or providing a refund.
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The court was told that Hawkins had two previous convictions relating to 12 almost identical offences and that one of the latest offences was committed just seven weeks after he received a suspended prison sentence in July 2015. He has also failed to make any refunds or compensation payments as ordered by the court at the 2015 hearing.
This time the magistrates heard that Hawkins had admitted cold-calling his victims and lying about working in the area and that he had never ordered the promised replacement windows from the suppliers. Instead he deliberately took the cash deposits, according to prosecutors from Cornwall Council Trading Standards, who had carried out a lengthy investigation into his fraudulent actions.
One charge he admitted involved making a false representation to Roger Dugdale in November 2015 that he had taken a deposit to order parts or materials and perform work at his home, intending to make a gain of 3,100 for himself.
Magistrates sentenced Hawkins to a total of 38 weeks behind bars with a warning that he would serve longer if he failed to make satisfactory arrangements to repay his victims.
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Nigel Strick, Cornwall Council's Fair Trading team manager said: "This is the third time that Mr Hawkins has appeared before Truro magistrates in three years and the third time he has been convicted of offences involving fraud. These latest offences are almost identical to those for which he received a suspended prison sentence in July 2015. Yet despite his previous convictions Mr Hawkins has taken no heed of the warnings issued by the previous courts and has continued to offend.
"Trading Standards investigators were particularly concerned that once again his latest offences were specifically targeted at elderly and vulnerable consumers and the impact of Mr Hawkins' behaviour on his victims in terms of increasing their fear of crime, of losing trust in other people and of causing anxiety and upset has been graphically seen during the investigation.
"Once again this case reinforces the message that you should never deal with anyone who turns up at your door unannounced, no matter how convincing they may seem and no matter how tempting their special offers may sound."
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The $2.08 billion capital plan that Mayor Martin Walsh unveiled last week highlighted a slew of infrastructure projects in Dorchester and Mattapan, including school and library repairs, park investments, and a new firehouse for Meetinghouse Hill.
This plan prioritizes investments in Bostons neighborhoods and is a direct reflection of the feedback we received from thousands of residents who contributed ideas to our planning processes, Walsh said in a statement. I am proud that we are able to put the wheels in motion to begin investing in projects that are important to Bostons people, and that will prepare our city for a year of groundbreaking success.
A major ticket item for Dorchester, the new Engine 17 fire station, was slated for $13 million in FY17s budget and is now allotted $19 million across five years. Fire officials say the station is sorely needed to support one of the busiest fire companies in the city.
The centrally located hilltop fire station is not in the most convenient location, with the Fire Department in talks with First Parish Church about the possibility of constructing the new station on vacant church-owned property closer to the Winter Street intersection.
Education is a hallmark of the FY18 budget, for which the city rolled out capital and operating plans separately this year, guided by the citywide planning study Imagine Boston 2030. Walsh has committed $1 billion in facility investments over the next decade for Boston Public Schools buildings.
Planned capital investment projects in Dorchester, MattapanFive schools would receive a collective $9.8 million for roof or boiler repairs, including replacing roofs at the McCormack and Dever schools and replacing boilers at Boston Latin School.
About $2.5 million for security improvements would go in part to the Everett School, the Rev. Haynes Early Education Center, the Murphy School, the Henderson School, and the Chittick.
A $29.9 million window replacement program for seven schools is under way, including work at the Community Academy of Science & Health, TechBoston Academy, and Young Achievers K-8 School. The Mattapan Early Elementary School, which remains operational through June as the Mattahunt school, receives $1.2 million in the proposed budget for renovations.
Several Dorchester library projects have been given boosts in the proposal, which sets aside $18 million across multiple years for site acquisition, design, construction, and furnishings for a new branch library at Uphams Corner. The budget also proposes a $94,000 investment in an interior reconfiguration project at the Lower Mills Branch Library.
The plan includes a $12.1 million investment to conduct a facility assessment, develop a building program, and support the construction of a new facility for the Fields Corner Branch Library. A study is under way to assess the value of a $12.6 million investment for a new branch library on Adams Street.
The mayors office maintains that accessible neighborhood green space is an ongoing priority, with $1.2 million of a $3.7 million renovation of McConnell Playground already allocated for this fiscal year. In FY18, the Doherty-Gibson Playground would receive $400,000 to repair or replace field floodlights and upgrade the electrical system. Downer Avenue Park would be given $1.15 million for an overall refurbishment. The former Hopkins Street Garden is slated for a $50,000 investment in to design the Odom Serenity Garden.
Mattapan is less robustly served by proposed investments, benefitting from the broader $5 million pathways investments in Franklin Park and the $3.7 million renovation of nearby Harambee Park in Dorchester. Walsh has also committed to a $28 million investment funded by the sale of the Winthrop Square garage to fully renovate Franklin Park, the citys largest green space.
BCYF projects in Mattapan are budgeted for multi-million-dollar boosts. The Gallivan Community Center is slated for $2.96 million in improvements, and the Mattahunt Community Center would see a $1.9 million investment for an interior refurbishment and $500,000 to improve exterior lighting, which would conclude in FY18.
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NAMPA Thanks to the financial aid of two grants, the Canyon County Historical Society is making some modern upgrades to the historic train depot building in downtown Nampa.
Scorching-hot summers and frigid winters tend to deter potential visitors to the Nampa Train Depot and the artifact-filled building next door, commonly called the Red Building, officials say. At times, summer temperatures inside can get close to 130 degrees or as low as 10 degrees during the winter season.
Until Tuesday, the Red Building lacked a heating and air conditioning unit.
Inside the Red Building, historic artifacts abound, including a steel-gray metal high school sign for Kenwood High School, a polished black typewriter and Rosabelle, a mechanical dairy cow mascot that at one time could talk.
The first phase of upgrades, now underway, involves installing a heating and air conditioning unit and insulation in the Red Building so visitors can more comfortably enjoy their visit throughout the year.
Maintenance Director Daryl Hood, who is helping with the project and gives tours in the building, enjoys when visitors explore the Red Building because he likes seeing them learn. Sometimes, he said he even learns something new in the process.
Theyll see something they relate to and start talking, Hood said. That building creates a lot of learning both ways.
The upgrade, being done by Carlon Heating & Air and two volunteers, will cost about $13,100 and is funded by a grant from the Canyon County Board of Commissioners.
Later this summer, a retired baggage room in the Nampa Train Depot will be repurposed as a research room, where visitors can investigate their family ties to the city.
The room will have a desk and a computer, which can be used to click through digitally-preserved photos. Other resources will include bookshelves lined with yearbooks, old newspapers, locally-published books and more.
The room is currently being used for storage.
Its pretty amazing, what we want to do, said volunteer coordinator Gail Christiancy,
The new heating and air conditioning unit in the baggage room, also put in by Carlon Heating & Air, is funded through a $8,123 grant from Union Pacific Railroad Co., which the historic society will recognize this weekend when a steam locomotive passes through Nampa.
Hood is seeking a grant from the states historical society to get equipment, such as a computer, for the research room.
Were trying to improve things all around, said historic society director Larry Cain. Well keep doing that as long as theres funding.
Alx George is the IPT education reporter. Contact her at 465-8178 or ageorge@idahopress.com. Follow @missalxgeorge.
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SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. --
This April, the Air Force joins our nation once again in observance of Earth Day. This year's theme: "Conserve Today. Secure Tomorrow," encourages us to do more than be aware. In addition, Schriever members are encouraged to take action.
The 50th Civil Engineer Squadron leads the effort to remind Team Schriever how crucial energy and water savings are for our nation and the world. These savings only happen when Air Force members are aware of how we consume energy, and engage in taking action to continue using it wisely.
Earth Day reminds everyone that we all share the planet, said Abe Irshid, Schriever energy manager. Sharing the Earth means taking responsibility for what people use and how they use it. It is a day to think about the environmental challenges people face and how to solve them.The best thing anyone can do for the environment is rethink the way they use resources and to use less; the fewer resources and products used, the less waste there is.
The term "energy" consists of fuel oil, electricity and natural gas utilities.The Air Force energy program includes the conservation of water as an important part of the total Energy Program.The Schriever Air Force Base program focuses on reducing demand and cost for electricity, natural gas and water.
Energy, in its various forms, is absolutely critical to the success of the Air Forces operations, said Albert Fernandez, 50 CES civil engineer. Fuel makes it possible for the flight of our aircraft, the launch of our satellites, the running of our support ground vehicles and the power, heating and cooling of our buildings in support of our main weapon systems.
More than ever, it is crucial to understand just how important energy is for our Air Force and why we need to do our part to conserve it.
The Air Force estimates it spent more than $8.45 billion on energy in 2016.Schriever alonespent more than $7.4 million last year to power its facilities, including water costs.
Irshid said the typical way they measure savings is through reduction in the installation's financial obligations for electricity, gas and water.During the past five years, these bills have been reduced by approximately $1 million.
Schriever continues to reduce energy intensity, reduce water intensity and increase renewable energy, he said. Initiatives taken toward this include replacing large boilers and chillers to provide cheaper heat and cooling for buildings, evaluating and reducing building energy loss using aerial infrared technology and searching for aging water pipe leaks.
The 50 CES is also evaluating future efforts such as capturing wind energy, installing solar arrays and replacing multiple facilities interior lighting systems with LED lights.
Conserving water and energy can be accomplished by following a few simple tips everyone can apply to both work and home environments. Some of these include turning off lights and equipment when not in use, using energy-efficient lightbulbs, recycling aluminum cans and not leaving a water faucet running.
Although only one day of the year is dedicated to Earth Day, the goal is to incorporate energy and water savings awareness into daily activities and to continue our efforts year-round, Irshid said.
Prior to Earth Day, the 50 CES will distribute Earth Day posters at the North and West Entry Portals and the outside lobby of the Satellite Dish in Building 300.
Saving energy is everyones business, because it benefits everyone. For any questions, suggestions or comments, contact the 50th CE customer service at 567-2300 or the Energy Team at 50SW.energy@us.af.mil.
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