We just had a home energy audit performed on our house, and are preparing to pull the trigger on several thousand dollars' worth of insulating, weather stripping, leak sealing, etc. We're trying to maximize the amount of rebate money we can receive, either through local or federal tax credits, or through stimulus money, NYSERDA or some other source. We're having trouble finding out what exactly is available for the type of work we're having done as NY State homeowners. Any suggestions? Note: we're not interested in low-interest loans or other financing-based incentives.
posted by ericbop on Dec 3, 2009 - 4 answers

Can I get the Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency if I am buying the house right now, and the current homeowner is replacing the furnace for me? [more inside]
posted by dpollitt on Sep 1, 2009 - 4 answers

What Next on Not Receiving Customer Cash-Back Car Rebate? [more inside]
posted by Elsie on Aug 13, 2009 - 4 answers

Can I Still Get a Cash-Back Car Rebate After Buying a Car? [more inside]
posted by Elsie on Jul 18, 2009 - 4 answers

Today was the first day the stimulus withholding showed up in my paycheck. I can't tell: is this additional $13 just a change in withholding, or is my annual income tax actually reduced by $400? If it's just another bullshit rebate, I do not want this money. Please advise. [more inside]
posted by mwhybark on Mar 20, 2009 - 10 answers

Does anyone know details of the Energy Star rebate in the Stimulus bill? I was going to buy a new washing machine today, but I'm wondering if my purchase would count if the bill isn't signed yet. And knowing how much the rebate would be may make a difference in the model I pick.
posted by saffry on Feb 14, 2009 - 3 answers

E-filed federal taxes Jan 31st. Question about last years's rebate and why on earth it's affecting this year's taxes. [more inside]
posted by icarus on Feb 8, 2009 - 11 answers

CyberMonday deals for download software, specially Mac [more inside]
posted by fcoury on Dec 1, 2008 - 2 answers

A friend recently bought a MacBook for college and, through Apple's promotion, got a free iPod Touch with it. I have a few questions: 1) If the iPod is opened, can it still be returned? 2) What will happen if Apple does take it back, since technically the owner payed nothing for it? (Store credit, perhaps?) and 3) If the iPod should somehow malfunction through no fault of the owner, would Apple replace it as they would any other purchased iPod still under warranty?
posted by alitorbati on Sep 9, 2008 - 5 answers

For whatever reason, some people are going to fail to cash their economic stimulus checks. What happens to the money that was supposed to be given to those people, but which never leaves the IRS' account?
posted by BuddhaInABucket on May 29, 2008 - 4 answers

If I file my federal taxes on time, but pay late, will it affect the timing of my 2008 rebate? What do I need to do to pay the taxes late? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 13, 2008 - 5 answers

[TaxReturnFilter] Should I file my tax return before this economic stimulus package is passed through Congress? [more inside]
posted by stratastar on Jan 27, 2008 - 8 answers

Am I, a nonresident alien who is a "US resident for tax purposes", going to get the $600 US tax rebate check in 2008? [more inside]
posted by tabulem on Jan 24, 2008 - 7 answers

How do you bargain shop? [more inside]
posted by TomMelee on Nov 15, 2007 - 19 answers

I'm looking for coupons and rebates for prescription drugs from the drug manufacturing companies. [more inside]
posted by Mrs. Smith on Jan 31, 2007 - 5 answers

If this "GOP energy package" is passed by congress, and I get a "hundred dollar gas tax holiday rebate check", where should I spend my new $100? [more inside]
posted by billtron on Apr 30, 2006 - 22 answers

Gift etiquette question: I bought my parents a digital camera and extra memory card for Christmas. There is a mail-in rebate for the memory card -- but to get it I have to have the barcode from inside the hard plastic shell package. Assuming my folks like the camera and choose to keep it, I'd like to get the rebate without looking like a skinflint. Other than secretly rummaging through the garbage cans in the aftermath of the gift exchange, what's the polite way to handle this?
posted by Alylex on Dec 23, 2003 - 6 answers