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How Going Green Saves You Green on Your Taxes

May 1, 2018May 2, 2018 / Philip Taylor
0325-BlogWe 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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Life Events Series: How Will Buying My First House Help My Taxes?

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

December 29, 2017January 26, 2018 / 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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Daylight Savings Time is Ending: Save Money with These Energy Tax Tips

November 6, 2017November 6, 2017 / Jim Wang
As the days draw shorter and Daylight Savings Time comes to an end, we’re reminded that the end of the year is almost here. As the temperature drops, you’ve probably already turned on the heat for the first time this fall...

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September 20, 2017September 20, 2017 / Philip Taylor
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Moving Up? How this Real Estate Transaction Impacts Your Taxes

October 19, 2016October 19, 2016 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®
Are you shopping for a new home? How exciting! You and your realtor have probably been racing to get your offers in since in most locales it is a “seller’s market” with so many buyers to compete with for the...

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