RECYCLE!

Nearly 40% of U.S. trash is paper. American's do recycle about 30% of their paper.

Let's do better, just think about it

Can you put your veggie scraps in your yard waste bin? In some areas you can, check with your local waste collection center.

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Tax Saving Tips

Being Green Can Save You Cash On Taxes

 

Give a Green Financial Gift - Giving a financial gift to an environmental group can save tax dollars. By donating to IRS-approved charities you can deduct these amount(s) when you itemize.

Green Water Heater - A solar water heater that is installed in 2009 can give you a tax credit of 30% of the cost of the solar water heater up to $2,000

Green Home Improvements - Yes energy-efficient home improvements like heating and air conditioning systems, windows, roofs, doors, insulation and non-solar water heaters are eligible for tax credits on improvements made during 2009 up to $500 total per homeowner.

Solar Photovoltaic - By installing a solar photovoltaic energy system in your home in 2009, which uses solar panels to convert sunlight into electricity, your tax credit will be 30% of the cost. Get more info on installing here.

Small Wind Energy Systems - By installing a small wind energy system you can earn a tax credit of 30% of the cost up to $500 per half kW of capacity, with a limit of $4,000. More info on installing a small wind energy system here.

Plug-in Electric Vehicles - Effective January 1, 2009, you can earn a $2,500 to $7,000 tax credit by purchasing a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. There are also other tax credits for other hybrid vehicles depending on the model and manufacturer.

 

Get all the details here

http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_tax_credits

 

E-filing your taxes - You'll save paper and trees. Learn how to e-file here

http://www.irs.gov/efile/

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