Jan 31 is this weekend! What have you got left to buy before the HRTC deadline?

[AmberLab]

I may be in a bit of a frenzy at Homey D and Rona tomorrow.

For sure I know I have to get:
- 2 closet organizers (sale at HD)
- 2 electric heaters
- a fan/light
- white paint

And maybe stock up on:
- baseboards
- door/window trim
- nails
- mud

VISA loved us this year.

[Justine]

I bought a closet organizer, I didn't think it was included in this... I don't own a home so I can't make renovations.

[wimbly11]

We're currently redoing our family room and waiting for the flooring to come in so we can buy it before Jan 31!! If it's not in today I'm going to beg them to let me pay for it in advance so the bill will be for Jan!

[ccmp1974]

I just spent $1700 on kitchen cupboard doors.

[ilovecoupons]

is this including cars also?sorry if its a silly question

[AmberLab]

I just spent $1700 on kitchen cupboard doors.

Just on the doors? You'll have to post before and after pics!

[AmberLab]

We're currently redoing our family room and waiting for the flooring to come in so we can buy it before Jan 31!! If it's not in today I'm going to beg them to let me pay for it in advance so the bill will be for Jan!

That would be a good idea. When I bought the new flooring for two of the bedrooms, I paid in advance. Then it was just a check-in to see if it was in and a run over to get it. Less hassle.

[Justine]

is this including cars also?sorry if its a silly question

HRTC = Home Renovation Tax Credit. No cars are not included, unless you are living in your car

[AmberLab]

Taken from the HRTC site:

Important Notice
Eligible expenses for goods acquired during this period, even if they are installed after January 2010, will still qualify. If an eligible expense involves work performed by a contractor or a third party, and the work is not completed by the end of the eligible period, only the portion that is completed before February 1, 2010 will qualify even if a payment has been made.

[ccmp1974]

Just on the doors? You'll have to post before and after pics!

I am planning a big brag when it is all done.My dad and I built my new kitchen and saved TONS!! I am so happy to finally see the end.We started 8 years ago!!Sad I know.What they say a carpenters house is never finished.So true at my house.A reno in progress all the time!!Thanks for the post because I realized the company I ordered from was going to charge when they were shipped...next week!!!I called and had them charge me today.I would of died to miss out on the little rebate that I am going to get.
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[AmberLab]

I bought a closet organizer, I didn't think it was included in this... I don't own a home so I can't make renovations.

You're right, you have to own the building yourself. I can only hope so, because of this line listed on their site:

Fixtures - blinds, shades, shutters, lights, ceiling fans, etc.

A closet organizer is actually fixed to the house. I would assume a portable closet organizer wouldn't count. I am KICKING myself that I didn't keep all the receipts for my blinds. I had no idea they were included at that time.

[Justine]

So what do you save on those purchases? you get the tax back? Sorry I wasn't paying much attention because I don't own a home.

[ccmp1974]

Your purchase have to be over $1000 and you get "credit" for the tax you paid after that.Certain people are excluded and I have no clue when it come to tax stuff.I just hand all the paper work to my BIL and he figures it all out for me.I give him a bottle of rum in return.I figure he needs it to "help" with the headache it causes!!

[ilovecoupons]

HRTC = Home Renovation Tax Credit. No cars are not included, unless you are living in your car

thanks.i wasnt aware of whart HRTC MEANS lol

[nuca95]

Sorry for asking. Does washing machine and dryer qualify for this? Thank you.