Before you file your taxes

Make sure that you are taking advantage of all of the tax credits for energy efficiency. Did you buy a new AC unit? Install some additional insulation? Install a new water heater? Windows? Doors? You can qualify for energy efficiency tax credits. For items completed before December 31, 2010 you can get 30% of the cost up to $1500. Here is the website for more info: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index