The latest trend today in home renovation involves the rapid influx of “going GREEN.” Nope, it’s not about changing your wallpaper to green!

It’s about going full force on indoor environmental quality, energy and water efficiency, and design innovation. It is by acting on your home to be environment friendly as well as a family friendly abode. Major companies have began to shift to an energy-saving corporation. It started with appliances and gradually branched out to a certified advancement on man and his environment through home renovation.

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), a third party green building certification system, has now been having great feedbacks on international broadcasts. It was established by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). This may have started on the growth of efficient business establishments and office buildings but the USGBC has issued a green certification on private residences as well. Although, the private residence issuance on the green certification needs a registration fee and has to abide by the USGBC guidelines.

The project is to be verified and seen by the LEED for Home Provider, making sure that all the guidelines are met. Thus, home renovations, new/multi-family homes and even those that need demolitions are under its supervision. In home renovation, everything should be planned out so that the provisions that will be given and supplied by the LEED will be implemented for a greener way of living. Materials, site selection and development will be verified and constantly be monitored for appropriate instrumentation to aid in energy saving and conservation.

Although, LEED will not work for small-scale home renovations as per extensive planning and implementation requires the totality of the structure. LEED and USGBC have provided ways and means to create that LEED-worthy home of yours by supplying compendium green strategies like greenhomeguide.com and regreenprogram.org.

You may not undertake the outline and certification process on your own so you have the option to employ an architect, contractor or realtor who specializes on LEED certified homes.

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Renovation is the manner of improving a structure. It can either be for residential or a commercial purposes. Before engaging in any renovation, a careful selection of a renovation contractor is important. It can be disappointing to employ a con-artist but it’s better to employ the best.

The reconstruction may be simple as in bathroom restructuring or residential alterations for people, or it can also be complicated as in with elevators or bedroom annexing. Either way, there will come to a point when we need professional help. Depending on the task, the renovation contractor will definitely be close and present most often to familiarize and monitor the scheme. Desirably, the renovation contractor is a local, on who is familiar with the law governing on renovations and buildings.

As I have read in articlealley.com, a qualified contractor is basically registered to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation after achieving several competency requirements. It is possible that in certifications, they can only work within the stated jurisdiction. When hiring, always look for their validity given to their license, experience, references, and other credentials. As much as possible find the former customers of the contractor for info as necessary as to references can say all about their work and who trusts and endorses them.

When we search for a renovation contractor, one should be aware and be vigilant for owner-contractor matchmaking services that advertise their contractors as pre-screened, verified or registered with convincing permits. They can be deceptive throwing you a sense of false security. One should know the difference between a qualified and a registered contractor.

Always inquire for the duration of the project to finish and its prognosis. Ask for data involving the contractor’s workers as to where their scope would follow. It is best to look for the previous renovation contractor’s works to see of any aversion or contentment.

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March 1	Businesses – File information returns (Form 1099) for certain payments you made during 2009. These payments are described under February 1. There are different forms for different types of payments. Use a separate Form 1096 to summarize and transmit the forms for each type of payment. See the 2009 Instructions for Forms 1099, 1098, 5498, and W-2G for information on what payments are covered, how much the payment must be before a return is required, what form to use, and extensions of time to file. If you file Forms 1098, 1099, or W-2G electronically (not by magnetic media), your due date for filing them with the IRS will be extended to March 31. The due date for giving the recipient these forms will still be February 1.
	Payers of Gambling Winnings – File Form 1096, Annual Summary and transmittal of U.S. Information Returns, along with Copy A of all the Forms W-G2 you issued for 2009. If you file Forms W-G2 electronically (not by magnetic tape), your due date for filing them with the IRS will be extended to March 31. The due date for giving the recipient these forms remains February 1.
	Employers – File Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, along with Copy A of all the Forms W-2 you issued for 2009.If you file Forms W-2 electronically (not by magnetic media), your due date for filing them with the SSA will be extended to March 31. The due date for giving the recipient these forms will still be February 1.
	Employers – with employees who work for tips. File Form 8027, Employer’s Annual Information Return of Tip Income and Allocated Tips. Use Form 8027-T, Transmittal of Employer’s Annual Information Return of Tip Income and Allocated Tips, to summarize and transmit Forms 8027 if you have more than one establishment. If you file Forms 8027 electronically (not by magnetic tape), your due date for filing them with the IRS will be extended to March 31.
	Farmers and Fishermen – File your 2009 income tax return (Form 1040) and pay any tax due. However, you have until April 15 to file if you paid your 2009 estimated tax by January 15, 2010.
March 10	Employees who work for tips. – If you received $20 or more in tips during February, report them to your employer. You can use Form 4070.
March 15	Employers – Nonpayroll withholding. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in February.
	Employers – Social security, Medicare, and withheld income tax. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in February.
	Corporations – File a 2009 calendar year income tax return (Form 1120 or 1120-A) and pay any tax due. If you want an automatic 6-month extension of time to file the return, file Form 7004 and deposit what you estimate you owe.
	S Corporations – File a 2009 calendar year income tax return (Form 1120S) and pay any tax due. Provide each shareholder with a copy of Schedule K-1 (Form 1120S), Shareholder’s Share of Income, Credits, Deductions, etc., or a substitute Schedule K-1. If you want an automatic 6-month extension of time to file the return, file Form 7004 and deposit what you estimate you owe.
	Electing large partnerships – Provide each partner with a copy of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065-B), Partner’s Share of Income (Loss) From an Electing Large Partnership. This due date is effective for the first March 15 following the close of the partnership’s tax year. The due date of March 15 applies even if the partnership requests an extension of time to file the Form 1065-B by filing Form 8736 or Form 8800.
	S corporation election – File Form 2553, Election by a Small Business Corporation, to choose to be treated as an S corporation beginning with calendar year 2010. If Form 2553 is filed late, S treatment will begin with calendar year 2010.
March 31	Electronic filing of Forms 1098, 1099, and W-2G. File Forms 1098, 1099, or W-2G with the IRS. This due date applies only if you file electronically (not by magnetic media). Otherwise, see March 1. The due date for giving the recipient these forms will still be February 1.For information about filing Forms 1098, 1099, or W-2G electronically, see Publication 1220, Specifications for Filing Forms 1098, 1099, 5498 and W-2G Magnetically or Electronically.
April 2010
April 12	Employees – who work for tips. If you received $20 or more in tips during March, report them to your employer. You can use Form 4070.
April 15	Individuals – File an income tax return for 2009 (Form 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ) and pay any tax due. If you want an automatic 6-month extension of time to file the return, file Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, or you can get an extension by phone if you pay part or all of your estimate of income tax due with a credit card. Then file Form 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ by October 15.
	Household Employers – If you paid cash wages of $1,700 or more in 2009 to a household employee, file Schedule H (Form 1040) with your income tax return and report any employment taxes. Report any federal unemployment (FUTA) tax on Schedule H if you paid total cash wages of $1,000 or more in any calendar quarter of 2008 or 2009 to household employees. Also report any income tax you withheld for your household employees.
	Individuals – If you are not paying your 2010 income tax through withholding (or will not pay in enough tax during the year that way), pay the first installment of your 2010 estimated tax. Use Form 1040-ES.
	Partnerships – File a 2009 calendar year return (Form 1065). Provide each partner with a copy of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065), Partner’s Share of Income, Credits, Deductions, etc., or a substitute Schedule K-1. If you want an automatic 6-month extension of time to file the return and provide Schedule K-1 or a substitute Schedule K-1, file Form 7004. Then file Form 1065 by October 15.
	Electing Large Partnerships – File a 2009 calendar year return (Form 1065-B). If you want an automatic 6-month extension of time to file the return, file Form 7004. Then file Form 1065-B by October 15. See March 15 for the due date for furnishing the Schedules K-1 to the partners.
	Corporations – Deposit the first installment of estimated income tax for 2010. A worksheet, Form 1120-W, is available to help you estimate your tax for the year.
	Employers – Nonpayroll withholding. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in March.
	Employers – Social security, Medicare, and withheld income tax. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in March.
April 30	Employers – Social Security, Medicare, and withheld income tax. File form 941 for the first quarter of 2010. Deposit any undeposited tax. (If your tax liability is less than $2,500, you can pay it in full with a timely filed return.) If you deposited the tax for the quarter in full and on time, you have until May 10 to file the return.
	Employers – Federal Unemployment Tax. Deposit the tax owed through March if more than $500.
May 2010
May 10	Employers – Social Security, Medicare, and withheld income tax. File form 941 for the first quarter of 2010. This due date applies only if you deposited the tax for the quarter in full and on time.
	Employees – who work for tips. If you received $20 or more in tips during April, report them to your employer. You can use Form 4070.
May 17	Employers – Nonpayroll withholding. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in April.
	Employers – Social security, Medicare, and withheld income tax. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in April.
June 2010
June 10	Employees – who work for tips. If you received $20 or more in tips during May, report them to your employer. You can use Form 4070.
June 15	Individuals – If you are a U.S. citizen or resident alien living and working (or on military duty) outside the United States and Puerto Rico, file Form 1040 and pay any tax, interest, and penalties due. Otherwise, see April 15. If you want additional time to file your return, file Form 4868 to obtain 4 additional months to file. Then file Form 1040 by October 15. However, if you are a participant in a combat zone you may be able to further extend the filing deadline.
	Individuals – Make a payment of your 2010 estimated tax if you are not paying your income tax for the year through withholding (or will not pay in enough tax that way). Use Form 1040-ES. This is the second installment date for estimated tax in 2010.
	Corporations – Deposit the second installment of estimated income tax for 2010. A worksheet, Form 1120-W, is available to help you estimate your tax for the year.
	Employers – Nonpayroll withholding. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in May.
	Employers – Social security, Medicare, and withheld income tax. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in May.

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