Life is expensive. As such, if you’re like most people, you
try to save money wherever and however you can, including on your taxes.
Fortunately, there are many ways to do just that. After all, why should you pay
Uncle Sam more than you have to?
Add a “Green” Addition to Your Home
If you care about the environment and your wallet, why not
help both by taking advantage of the government’s Renewable Energy Tax Credits,
which are available until 2021. These tax credits apply to eligible
energy-efficient additions to your home, including things like fuel cells,
geothermal heat pumps, and more.
How much of a credit you receive depends on when you have
your system installed. For the maximum 30% credit, you’ll need to have your
addition up and running before December 31st
of 2019.
Just make sure, before you install anything, you check to
ensure it’s eligible for the tax credit. Otherwise, you could end up making an
investment and getting nothing back in return!
Opt for a 401(k)
Another nice option for saving money is to open up a 401(k).
Not only will this plan enable you to save money for retirement, but you can
deduct that money from your income, thereby lowering the amount of taxes you
owe
The IRS does have some limits on how much you can
contribute, tax-free, to your 401(k), but it’s a pretty high limit by most
standards. If you’re under fifty, you can contribute $18,500 per tax year. And,
once you reach 50, that amount goes up to a whopping $24,500.
These are just a couple of options for saving big come
tax-time. To learn about more ways to save and to lower your tax bill
exponentially, obtain the services of a qualified financial adviser. It’s one
of the smartest investments you can make.