tax breaks for going green
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Making the pledge to be more
environmentally conscious will:
Help the earthMake you eligible for
tax credits
Here are some of the credits
that you could qualify for by
going green:
1. Plug-in Electric Vehicle Credit
2. Residential Energy Credit
3. Business or Residential Solar
Equipment
1. Plug-in Electric Vehicle
Credit
Purchasing a plug-in
electric car could
qualify you for a tax
credit between $2,500
and $7,500!
Even without the tax
credit, an electric car
is a smart
investment. It not
only helps keep
CO2s out of the
atmosphere, it also
cuts your gas bills
completely!
2. Residential Energy Credit
Making energy efficient improvements to your home can offer a tax cut that is roughly 30% of the cost of qualifying improvements.
Making these
changes will not only
get you a tax credit,
but also reduce your
heating and cooling
bills.
3. Business or Residential
Solar Equipment
Californians are lucky enough to be able to receive tax credits for installing various types of solar equipment to their homes and businesses.
The government is working to support businesses and individuals that take steps to protect our environment. You can take advantage by promoting solar energy in the San Francisco area.
Who says that doing
the right thing never
gets you anywhere?
When you do your part to save the earth, you can anticipate a
better tax return!