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Earth Day 2020: Going Green Saves You Green on Your Taxes

April 22, 2020 April 23, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Did you know that Earth Day 2020 marks Earth Day’s 50th anniversary and this year’s theme is climate action? Taxes may not be the first thought when you think about the environment, but it’s important to highlight the benefits of...

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Daylight Savings Countdown: Energy Tips to Brave the Cold

October 25, 2019 / Jim Wang

With winter cold approaching and Daylight Savings ending here are some energy tips from Jim Wang to help brave the cold.

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What Your Summer Home Renovations Mean for Your Taxes

June 3, 2019 January 2, 2020 / 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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Get Refund Lucky with These Top 7 Tax Deductions & Credits

March 17, 2019 July 24, 2019 / Jim Wang

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Just like finding $20 in your coat pocket, getting a big tax refund can feel pretty lucky. Alas, luck has nothing to do with it! Knowing the tax deductions and credits available to you is a...

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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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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 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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Happy Earth Day! 5 Savings Tips to Enjoy the Outdoors

April 22, 2017 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Today marks Earth Day, a time to branch out of your indoor routine and enjoy what Mother Nature has to offer. Along with the tradition of planting trees, there are many ways you can celebrate the outdoors on a dime!...

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Income and Investments

5 Ways to Save on Your Home Bills This Season

December 22, 2016 / Jim Wang

As winter settles in, you may have rising energy bills on your mind. After the brief lull of fall, those bills begin to increase as the cold weather becomes more intense. But you’re not powerless to rein in your winter...

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