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What Parts of My House Payment are Tax Deductible?

July 6, 2019 July 9, 2019 / Elle Martinez

Even though it took a few years of careful research and some thoughtful house hunting (so grateful for our real estate agent!), we’re really happy with the home we’re in now. Being homeowners of a slightly older house has definitely come...

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What Your Summer Home Renovations Mean for Your Taxes

June 3, 2019 July 22, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

At last, the sun is shining, the birds are chirping and it’s time to kick back and enjoy the summer. But wait, do you cringe every time you look around your home and backyard? Are the turquoise and pink décor...

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I Bought a Home Last Year. Do I Get a Tax Deduction?

February 10, 2019 July 3, 2019 / Jim Wang

The answer to that question is yes – but it may be limited based on your situation. Due to the tax reform law passed in December 2017, you can still take tax deductions for certain expenses related to home ownership....

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Daylight Savings Time is Ending: Save Money with These Energy Tax Tips

November 3, 2018 January 4, 2019 / Jim Wang

As the days draw shorter and Daylight Savings Time draws to an end, we’re reminded that the end of the year is almost here. You’ve probably already turned on the heat for the first time this winter and it’s time to start thinking about energy bills. There are a number of energy-saving ways to improve your home’s tax efficiency. Here are two of the tax breaks available for 2016.

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How Going Green Saves You Green on Your Taxes

May 1, 2018 June 5, 2019 / Philip Taylor

We all know that turning off the lights when you leave a room can add up to big savings on your electric bill. Keeping a moderate finger on the thermostat during the summer and winter months can make a large...

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What is Mello-Roos? And Can I Deduct It?

December 29, 2017 June 5, 2019 / Jim Wang

The article below is up to date based on the latest tax laws. It is accurate for your 2017 taxes, which you will file by the April 2018 deadline. Learn more about tax reform here. Most taxpayers know that property taxes...

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Fall Energy Efficient Improvements to Save Money at Tax-Time

September 22, 2017 June 5, 2019 / asbbaines

Fall is here, and if you’re remembering your heating bills from last winter, you probably are already thinking about what you can do to cut that bill. Today, we look at tax breaks that help save you money while you make your home a bit more energy efficient.

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Celebrate Fall with 2 Big Ways to Save in the Cooler Months

September 20, 2017 June 5, 2019 / Philip Taylor

What better way to celebrate Fall than by saving some money? (Well, maybe jumping in a pile of leaves is just as great.) Now with the temperature beginning to drop, it’s time to start looking around the house for ways...

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Can My Boat or RV be Claimed as a Primary Residence on My Taxes?

July 28, 2017 June 5, 2019 / Jim Wang

Recently, there have been a plethora of stories about folks looking for a simpler life. For some, that simpler life is a tiny house where the upkeep and costs are low, and you strip your residence down to the bare...

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Can You Write off Solar Panels?

June 6, 2017 June 5, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

Hot enough for you? As summer starts to heat up, most of us begin to think of ways to keep cool. And you might be wondering about ways to get tax credits and deductions for the cost of doing so....

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