8 Steps to Success! by Zig Ziglar

1. Look for the good in every situation and in every person and when you find it, tell them: It is humorous that we as a society tend to look at something and find the negative in it. The day could be sunny and warm but there is rain on the horizon later in the day and isn’t it funny that most people will start complaining about the rain to come instead of enjoying the sun that shines on their face that very minute?

2. Learn to greet people enthusiastically in person and on the telephone: I challenge you to call ten people and when they answer the phone acknowledge how many did it in a positive manner? And truly how did that make you feel right at that moment? More importantly what impact did that interaction leave on your day……Positive or Negative?

3. Adopt the positive symbols in life, i.e. “Go Lights”: We need to start looking at things in a more positive manner, such that we bring it to the point of somewhat ridicules! Remember the old saying……”Is the glass half empty or half full”? How about this one, when you are in your car and you are sitting at one of those multy colored things hanging over and intersection try looking at them this way. It is not a stop light you are at but instead a GO LIGHT! Positive thoughts…it's up to you!

4. Take care of your health: We are only physical beings with only so much “Gas” in the tank. Positive reinforcement can bring us further than we ever imagined before. There comes a time when we run out of steam no matter how much we stoke the engine with good positive reinforcements, we need to take care of the physical body that caries us through life. Have you ever noticed how invigorated or how enthused you are just after your favorite work out or long walk? The body when worked rewords us with a physical High that can come only from within. This natural high along with a good positive mindset equals a force unmatched to any challenge you may face in your day.

5. Feed your mind as regularly as your feed your stomach and you will never have to worry about feeding your stomach again: The good book speaks of "take a man fishing and he will feed his family today" Teach the man to fish and he will be able to feed his family for life! That statement goes overlooked so many times but it is true to the very words. Teach yourself, become your own teacher and student, improve yourself in area’s that will expand your knowledge and you will never worry for food or money for the rest of your life.


6. You need to take time to be quiet: So important and almost always missed. Take time for you and only you, find a peaceful quite place to sit on a regular basis. A place to think of your accomplishments, a place to ponder the wonders of what goals are next for you to achieve. Take time to smile at all that has come from your hard work and acknowledge the price you had paid to get there. There is no free ride, whatever accomplishments you have,you earned them. Take time to be quite for you.

7. Take time for those you love: Imagine if you would someone who is very important in your life unexpectedly removed from your life forever.If your feelings go to sorrow or regret then that is a person you need to let know TODAY how much they mean to you. Do not be ashamed from public embarrassment to show your affection, a hug can make the day of many people whom you care about. It does not always have to be love either, it can be a person who you care about, a person who you like a lot, this is someone you need to let know how you feel and that they are appreciated in your life.


8. Teach this to someone else: To learn these 8 Steps to Success is a gift. The gift of knowledge, the gift of hope, the promise of a better tomorrow starting today. There is no better gift then to share this gift with someone else. Teach, share and grow!

Obtain your IRS Tax Credit form here.

We understand the hassle and inconvenience of not being able to find accurate information when you’re looking for it. So we at KC-Construction would like to simplify the process for you! Simply copy the link here and paste it into your web browser for the current IRS Tax Form 5695. This is the form you will need when filing next year’s tax return.

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-dft/f5695--dft.pdf

When you’re done saving a copy of the Form, give us a call to see how we can help simplify the rest of the process for you. Contact us at rayquinn.kcconstruction@gmail.com or kc-construction@verizon.net

Thank you and to all I wish you "Great Tax Savings"!

Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency

Tax credits are available at 30% of the cost, up to $1,500, in 2009 & 2010 (for existing homes only) for:
• Windows and Doors
• Insulation
• Roofs (Metal and Asphalt)

Here are some frequently asked questions:

Question: How do I apply for the tax credit? What tax form do I need for the energy efficiency tax credits?

Answer: To claim the tax credit for energy efficient products "placed in service" in 2009, you will need to file the 2009 IRS Form 5695 and submit it with your 2009 taxes (by April 15, 2010). Currently, only a draft version of the 2009 IRS Form 5695 available (without the instructions section). For products "placed in service" in 2010, you would take the tax credit on your 2010 taxes.
On the Draft 2009 1040 form, the residential energy tax credit (from Form 5695) is claimed on line 52.

Also save your receipts and the Manufacturer's Certification Statement for your records. A Manufacturer’s Certification Statement is a signed statement from the manufacturer certifying that the product or component qualifies for the tax credit. The IRS encourages manufacturers to provide these Certifications on their website to facilitate identification of qualified products.

Question: Is the $1,500 tax credit available for each product? Can I get $1,500 for windows and another $1,500 for a new HVAC system? Can I get $1,500 in 2009 and another $1,500 in 2010? Can two people living in the same home both get the $1,500 credit?

Answer: Even if you purchase multiple products you can only get a maximum of $1,500 over the 2-year period (2009 & 2010). Basically you can spend up to $5,000 during this 2 year period on a single or multiple products, and get 30% or $1,500 (30% of $5,000 = $1,500) back as a tax credit. If you get the entire $1,500 credit in 2009, then you can't get anything additional in 2010.

Two or more unmarried people living in the same home who own it jointly are each eligible for the tax credit on the amount of money they each individually spend to make home improvements. Example: Person A buys windows for $5,000, and gets the entire $1,500 (30% of $5,000 = $1,500) tax credit, Person B buys a central air conditioner for $3,000 and gets back $900 (30% of $3,000 = $900).

Note: The $1,500 maximum does not apply to geothermal heat pumps, solar water heaters, solar panels, fuel cells, and wind generators. These are all eligible for a 30% tax credit with no upper limit. However, the tax credit for fuel cells is limited to $500 per .5 kW of power capacity. The tax credit with no upper limit is completely separate from the one limited to $1,500 - so you can get both. For example, you can get $1,500 back for new windows, and $3,000 back for a new geothermal heat pump - for a total tax credit of 4,500. Here are some other issues to consider
All information here was obtained and can be further reviewed at energystar.gov/taxcredits