Check the temperature. Run the hot water for several minutes, then check the temperature in a glass or pot with a thermometer. Plain old tapwater can be dangerous. Water heaters set too high send thousands (mostly children) to hospitals each year with burns. Most safety experts recommend a setting of 120 degrees F.
The tax rate on used car purchases in New York is four percent. If you get a loan through a used car dealer or with a lender, roll the four percent tax into the loan. The dealer or lender is responsible for getting the tax to the state. Otherwise, pay the four percent tax when you register the vehicle with the DMV.
The sales tax deduction choice is usually made by residents of states that charge sales taxes, but donât impose broad-based income taxes: Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wyoming. The new deduction for sales taxes on a new car does not affect the 2008 tax return youâre working on now. It applies for 2009 purchases only and will save you money when you file your 2009 return in 2010.