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Sarasota retiree disputes a 12% home value increase after roof replacement.

Florida Dispatch

Homeowner Challenges Increase in Home’s Taxable Value Tied to New Roof

A Florida law passed in 1992 capping increases is at odds with jump in home valuation

December 27, 2023

Sarasota retiree disputes a 12% home value increase after roof replacement, citing Florida's 'Save Our Homes' law. The law limits annual property value hikes for homesteads to 3%, but discrepancies arise due to interpretation by the local appraiser.

Solar Special Section

Solar and Roofing: Current Trends and Looking Ahead

Solar Surges in Multiple Roofing Markets – are Roofers Ready?

Judd Haag

November 16, 2023

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The solar industry is rapidly growing, with global revenue projected to reach $241 billion by 2031. The U.S. market alone is estimated to reach $900 million by 2025, driven by improved technology, reduced costs, design and installation enhancements and government tax credits.

Help your solar customers protect their investments from storm damage

Solar Special Section

How to Prevent Severe Weather Damage to Solar Panels?

Vikki Kumar

November 16, 2023

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Solar panels have shown remarkable resilience in severe weather, but falling debris or installation issues can sometimes cause damage; Panasonic offers some steps to prepare and protect solar panels from severe storms.

Solar Special Section

What is ‘Heartbeat Technology’ and How Can it Optimize Solar?

Solar Surges in Multiple Roofing Markets – are Roofers Ready?

Vikki Kumar

November 16, 2023

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Homeowners are increasingly turning to home energy devices like solar panels, batteries, and electric vehicle chargers - and a new technology called "Heartbeat," powered by AI and developed by Panasonic - is simplifying their management by connecting and optimizing energy systems through a single software platform.

Your Sale Options in a ‘Roofing Exit’

An overhead view of an owner’s exit options in the roofing industry

Kevin Kennedy

November 9, 2023

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Kevin Kennedy of Beacon Exit Planning provides an overview of considerations for roofing company owners contemplating their exit options.

Legal Insights

VIDEO: A Deeper Dive into New Solar Tax Credits

Trent Cotney’s been looking into the incentives included in the Inflation Reduction Act and has some suggestions for roofing contractors ready for the opportunity.

Trent Cotney

August 22, 2023

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In this brief video, RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney breaks down new solar and sustainability incentives baked into the Inflation Reduction Act passed last year.

Roofing Distributors Head to the Hill for Roofing Day 2023

Roofing industry speaks in a unified voice on immigration, tax reforms

Chris Gray

April 24, 2023

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Roofing distributors came together in Washington, D.C. to address the issues of workforce shortages and more during the 2023 Roofing Day.

Policy

Nearly 250 Roofing Industry Professionals Hit D.C. for 'Roofing Day 2023'

Attendees spoke with one voice on workforce solutions, immigration and tax reforms

Chris Gray

April 20, 2023

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Roofing contractors weren’t bashful telling Congress which issues are crippling the industry and what they can do about it during Roofing Day 2023.

Florida Roofing Contractors Plead Guilty to Tax Evasion

Chris Gray

April 14, 2023

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Two Florida men pleaded guilty to tax evasion that resulted in a loss to the IRS of over $1.4 million.

Customer Service

So. Cal Roofing Co. Offers Solar Install Workaround Ahead of Deadline

Roof King Roofing & Solar develops program allowing homeowners to secure state incentives ahead of April 2023 deadline

March 23, 2023

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Ahead of an April 14, 2023 deadline, San Diego-based Roof Kind Roofing & Solar has rolled out a program allowing homeowners to secure California state tax incentives.