Green tax credits Which home products qualify? BY SALLY J . CLASEN
T HE REASONS FOR BEING green in your home are significant, from enhancing your home’s efficiency to helping the planet. But there’s another advantage to maintaining an energy-efficient home that helps reduce the carbon footprint: the tax savings. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of being green during tax season. If you have questions about what home upgrades are covered under energy-efficient tax benefits, contact your tax preparer or the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for more information. Basic tax credits around the home Homeowners can take advantage of their sustainable efforts under different federal tax credit programs. One of the more familiar ones is the EPA’s Energy Star program, recognizable for the government-backed symbol that promotes energy-efficient products, which use less energy and help save consumers money. While your dishwasher and refrigerator don’t come with tax credits, the equipment that powers them might. Products certified and recognized
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