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Deadline to take advantage of HRTC looms (NC)--David McDonald wasn't planning you spent $8,000, the credit is calculated by to completely renovate his bathroom but $8,000 - $1,000 and then multiplying by 15 when the Federal government introduced per cent. Your credit is $1,050. "Don't be afraid to ask a tax professional the new $10,000 Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC) in January 2009, it was an for advice because we are seeing many positive decisions come out of the Canada opportunity he didn't want to miss. "The bathroom plans moved from a few Revenue Agency," explains Hamel. "But keep changes to completely upgrading the room," your receipts in case you are asked to prove explains McDonald. "If I can get a tax break your claim." by investing in my house, it seemed like a good idea to take full advantage of the credit." According a recent survey by Ipsos Reid, McDonald is not alone. The survey says that 47 per cent of homeowners are renovating more thanks to the new HRTC. But there is a looming deadline for the credit. "If you want to take advantage of the HRTC on your 2009 tax return, you need to have the work completed or buy your materials by January 31, 2010," says Cleo Hamel of the Tax Advisory at H&R Block. In order to qualify for the credit, the renovation needs to add integral value to the home. So regular maintenance does not count Offer ends January 31/10 but painting, replacing floors and installing new shutters do. "MASONRY & FIREPLACE DESIGN SPECIALISTS" The credit is calculated as a w w w. c o b b l e s t o n e m b e r s . c a non-refundable tax credit and 406 SPEERS RD., OAKVILLE ACROSS FROM RONA LANSING 905-337-2066 there is a minimum of a $1,000. If 19 · Friday, January 15, 2010 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com Image the possibilities Take Advantage of The Home Tax Credit Today . . . Before It's Too Late! Time is running out to take advantage of these last-minute Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC) savings! A special advertising feature presented by The Oakville Beaver EXPERIENCE THE HALTON VACUUM DIFFERENCE & save during our winter clearance! Clean The Air You Breathe With A Whole House HEPA Filter From HEPA CENTRAL AIR FILTRATION SYSTEM POWER PERFORMER · 600 air watts of cleaning power · Strong enough for most homes · Electric powerhead and hose · Complete set of attachments only Lowest Price Ever Offered! starting at $ 697 97 Save $ 00 · 500 air watts · Powerful enough for most homes · Electric powerhead and hose · Complete set of attachments Great Value Performer And lets not forget portable vacuums! We are clearing out our entire floor stock of portable vacuums at our lowest prices ever. Quantities are very limited so shop early! only $ 499 $ 99 Model #SC275 OFF M.S.R.P . $1100.00 400 $ 5 Model #SC200 499 Save $ 99 Canisters from $ 99.99 Uprights from $ Included Model #0020E ectric Package 012268 SAVE Installation Available, Not Included up to 500 Bonus Mop Head Included OFF M.S.R.P. $820.00 320 Example images shown 99.99 RD .E ID UP PE R M DL E SALES · SERVICE · SELECTION · QUALITY BRANDS · INSTALLATION AS S Oakville's healthy home headquarters! T f l Trafalgar Ridge Shopping PLaza Rid Sh i PL a) 2379 Trafalgar Road (in the Winners/HomeSense plaza DU ND AS ST .E . T. W . N 905-257-6145 Mon.-Fri.10-5:30 Sat. 10-3, Sun. CLOSED DU ND Beside Scotia Bank TR RR Voted Best Vacuum Store D. Since 1999 AF AL GA .