Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Donate good clothing you really can’t use to a non-profit and bank the tax deduction. There have been countless times I have seen nearly new, decorator pieces being sold for pennies on the dollar at garage sales because the homeowner decided to re-decorate. Pass down serviceable clothing from child to child. Use up your food.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

Next, figure out how many square feet you have allocated to storage, making sure you remember all closets, spare rooms, garage, basement and attic. Real estate taxes are calculated on the size of the house so a smaller house will attract a lower tax rate. Maintenance costs will be lower as will your insurance premiums.

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freestuff.tv

JULY 14, 2011

Internet-based businesses have a few tremendous advantages over brick-and-mortar businesses: You don’t have to rent office and warehouse space, and you need not have a spare room or your garage stuffed with inventory. If you abstain or delay into a new quarter, the expenses during the prior quarter are not tax deductible.

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Work Money Taxes Budgeting 109

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 23, 2013

I already had saved up a box full of wine bottles, in hopes of selling them at my next garage sale, so we didn’t have any cash outlay for those. Tax on paper $0.78. Tax on tape $0.64. We decided to re-label 10 empty wine bottles using a picture of an historical event for each decade of her life. Total cost $17.45.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

If you have a CPA license, you can help business owners file taxes, generate balance sheets and other accounting documents and make your professional recommendations about your client’s bottom line. Tax consulting If you’re a CPA or other enrolled agent, you might consider opening up a service specifically for business taxes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

I love to shop garage sales. When you do, go on tax free day. using tax free days. Here is site that has tax free days by state listed for 2011. Learn to love hand me downs from relatives. Don’t be afraid to let the grandparents chip in. In our neighborhood folks buy really nice name brand clothing for their kids.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

Leave your car in the garage and carpool to work or school if you can. If you are self-employed and your cell phone is crucial to business, use it as a tax write-off. Make sure that you aren’t carrying around excess weight-your trunk is not a storage closet. All of these things will increase your car’s efficiency, thus saving money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 12, 2011

We can negotiate to get a good price on an item in a garage sale, or we can negotiate to close a million dollar deal. Tips for Preparing and Filing Your Income Tax. Negotiating can be done in almost any area of our life. Whatever it is, stocking up in negotiation tips can help you get what you deserve, or even more.

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Communications Garage Sale Tools Better Life 200

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 13, 2013

Check out some thrift stores, vintage stores, flea markets, and garage sales. If you can’t sell something, consider donating it and at least getting the tax write off. Just be sure to keep your receipts so that you can get the tax credit for the donation. But there is good news. 2 – Look for free stuff, too.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2015

On top of our normal day to day expenses, the new property taxes were due, we had more ownership expenses than we realized, and we had a family to feed. Today, my husband and I can’t park a car in our garage because it is filled with 5 bikes, 2 scooters, 2 wagons, and a big wheel.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

You may need to submit additional paperwork as your lender completes the process, such as bank statements, tax returns or additional proof of income, so keep your paperwork organized. Make sure you’re given all house keys, entry codes and garage door openers before leaving the closing. What’s your local market like?

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Work With What You've Got

DECEMBER 7, 2009

Yesterday however, they were on sale and Kelly had a coupon, making the grand total for TWO pairs $38.00, including tax. my cube farm sits right over the parking garage and as a result, from about November to March, it’s 10 to 20 degrees colder under our desks, which somehow trap the cold air from under there than it is elsewhere.

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Saving Everyday

MAY 5, 2011

Since this trip was so sudden I didn’t have time, but I have a mound of totes in our garage for next time! After comparing all the discounts we were eligible for, the military offer worked best for our family. Here is the breakdown: Room: Port Orleans Riverside Water View Room $215/Night. Minus the 40% Military Discount. Total: $290.25

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Disney Friends And Family Sale Tickets Military 75

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Garage Sale Results Well, the last two weekends of ours have been busy to say the least. We hosted two garage sales in. Money pros call them a stupidity tax. What makes millionaires different from the merely affluent or the middle-class? The Spectrum Group. You'll never win, and even if.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

As a child and teen, I painted (inside and out), mowed and trimmed, punched holes in concrete to install decorate iron railings, worked with hand and power tools and helped my parents do everything from putting up a garage to putting up storm windows. When I go to garage sales, I see folks selling nearly new home decorations for a pittance.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 8, 2014

Two car garages. With the two income household came the need for more than one set of wheels and consequently the desire for multiple garages. Yes more folks work from home these days and the tax laws encourage setting aside a space to dedicate to a home office. We still just have one at our house though. We have three.

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Phones Parenting Kids and Family Credit Cards 204

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

He got his roofing urges out when he build our garage last year though!) It’s much cheaper to stay in place than to move to a bigger home with more expenses, higher taxes, etc. (I did convince my husband he didn’t need to redo the roof – hiring someone who had the manpower, equipment, and experience made more sense.

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Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 187

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

REITs have a special legal structure so that they pay little or no corporate income tax if they pass along most of their income to shareholders. Rent out useful household items Here’s a variation on renting out an idle car: Start even smaller with other household items that people may need but that may be collecting dust in your garage.

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Money Making Real Estate Rent 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

If you make $50,000 a year after taxes and spend $60,000 a year, your finances are going backward. You go weekend e-baying, garage-saling or to the flea markets. Then at the end of the month evaluate to see if you are spending money how you want to be spending it. You are spending more cash than you are bringing in.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

In September 2001, we bought a 1700 square foot home with a one-car garage and ONE full bathroom. We have thought about moving to a larger home with more space, but a smaller home means lower utility bills, homeowners’ insurance premiums, maintenance, and property taxes. Small home = Low Expenses. We’re STILL here!

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For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 21, 2015

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Narrow Bridge Finance: Tax Time Strikes Again – Preparing for Your 2011 Taxes – A quick rundown of tax forms to look out for as we approach tax season for 2011. However, once the blog grows beyond a hobby, you need to consider the tax implications.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Coupons Do Work

JUNE 15, 2016

Other Items on Sale: Last-minute cruise deals, discounted gym memberships, end-of-fiscal-year electronics, tax discounts, and secondhand items at garage sales. Earth Day: Natural and organic foods and personal care products, reusable bags and water bottles, Energy Star appliances, CFL and LED lighting.

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