Tax Breaks for Energy Efficiency Home Improvements

From Suzanne Emerson at Emerson Environmental:

Tax Breaks for Energy Efficiency Home Improvements: As you're finalizing your 2008 tax return, start thinking about how much money you could receive back on your 2009 income taxes with this year's increases in federal tax credits for energy efficiency upgrades. Both Flex Your Power and Energy Star have compiled useful overviews of the available tax breaks for 2009 and 2010.

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