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Financial experts explainwhich expenses are worth paying before the new year rolls in.

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So thats a big thing to ensure that you are aware of.

Qualifying expenses include things like solar panels and solar water heaters.

Qualifying home upgrades include improvements likeenergy-efficient heat pumps, doors and windows, he said.

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It also needs to clear more than 7.5% of your adjusted gross income to be an itemized deduction.

There is a lot of gray area, and thats where a tax professional can really come in handy.

Not only because they know the rules, but they also have the prior experience …

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They just know how other clients have operated, he explained.

The gist of most of these expenses is that they will benefit your taxes in one way or another.

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