$1,500 Is Yours With the Energy Efficiency Tax Credit
Purchase Energy View Windows and save energy, save money and qualify for a up to $1,500 on your federal income tax. We can also reducce your energy bills by up to 40%.
On February 17, President Obama signed The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 that makes energy efficient home improvements even more affordable. The new tax credits refund up to 30% of the cost of eligible windows and doors up to a limit of $1,500. Qualifying must have a U-Factor of 0.30 or lower and a Solar Heat Gain Coefficient of(SHGC) of 0.30 or lower
How to qualify and claim the tax credit:*
- Purchase qualifying Energy View Windows or doors with both a U-Factor of 0.30 or lower and an SHGC of 0.30 or lower. There are many options to choose from depending upon your budget and needs.
- Purchase and install qualifying products beginning January 1, 2009 thru December 31, 2010.
- Save your sales receipt and the performance label (NFRC or ENERGY STAR® labels).
- Claim the Federal tax credit.
Limitations on tax credit:
- Tax credit is for the cost of the products only – the credit does not include installation costs.
- Tax credit is 30% of the amount paid for the qualifying product up $1500.
- These tax credits do not apply if you are building a new home.
* Many Energy View Windows will qualify. Please consult your tax advisor and review all IRS guidelines.
The above information is a summary of the revisions to the federal tax code (U.S. Code Title 26, Section 25C), as updated by The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Serious Materials bears no responsibility for the validation of obtaining the tax credit. Please consult with a professional tax advisor or the IRS.
Additional information can be found at: www.energystar.gov/taxcredits
“ENERGY STAR” is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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