Sep
4
I Am Starting to Dislike Tankless Water Heaters
September 4, 2008 | Comments Off
My in laws swear by them (they live in a country where electricity costs are severe compared to the US). I have thought about them, especially when I have to maintain three separate homes and the hot water heaters tend to break every 10 years or so. But after reading the last Consumer Reports article [...]
Aug
4
Airline Miles Depreciation – Fuel Surcharge
August 4, 2008 | Comments Off
At the end of June, Delta Airlines informed me that:
Escalating fuel prices continue to impact our world economy, everyday life and the airline industry. Due to continued, unprecedented fuel costs, we will add the following fuel surcharge to Award Tickets originating from the U.S. and Canada, effective August 15, 2008:
$25 for Award Travel between the [...]
Jun
24
IRS Miles Finally Starting to Catch Up – 58.5 cents
June 24, 2008 | 1 Comment
It seems that the IRS finally recognized that gas is having a major impact on business finances. The mileage deduction was increased to 58.5 cents per mile.
This is also a very interesting reminder of what costs to drive. The mileage deduction is not a gift from Uncle Sam, it is a reality check. Between vehicle [...]
Mar
22
Supply Expenses: Gillete Razor Blades
March 22, 2008 | Comments Off
I recently started shaving my head. It will be the look for 2008. At the same time I started using the now popular HeadBlade system. I did noticed that the triple blade one (I think they call it Sport) uses clones of a very popular blade: The Gillette Sensor. As it happens, Gillete Sensor was [...]
Mar
3
Real Estate Tax: Won Battle #1 : This is not finished
March 3, 2008 | 2 Comments
Last month we had to abate (appeal) the Real Estate Tax Assessment the town had placed upon one of our rental properties. We got $25,000 shaved off the assessed value. We still think the town is over-assessing the property by $25,000. At a 1.2% rate, we are talking about $300 we will [...]
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