Energy Tax Credit Information

The government recently passed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 includes federal tax credits that encourage homeowners to make energy efficient improvements to their homes. Replacing windows and doors with energy efficient glass will qualify for this tax credit! To qualify for the tax credit, a high level of efficiency is required. Quality Window and Door, Inc.  has a significant number of products that meet those qualifications.

Details of the Tax Credit:

1. The tax credit is based on 30% of the cost of qualifying windows and doors up to $1,500.00. The installation of the windows and doors does not qualify for the tax credit.
   *For example, a purchase price totaling $5,000 of qualifying products will receive the maximum tax credit of $1,500.00.
   *Not all products in the project are required to meet a .30 U-value and .30 SHGC. Therefore, $5,000 of product that does qualify can be used with product that does not, yet the homeowner receives the maximum rebate.
   
2. The credit has been raised to a maximum of $1,500 per household.
3. The credit is available on projects completed in 2009 and 2010. (Total of $1,500 over two year period)
4. The credit applies to the homeowner’s principal residence only.
5. Window and door performance must equal to or below the U-Factor of 0.30, and a Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) of 0.30 or lower.

How to Qualify:

1. Replace old windows and doors with qualifying products between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010.
2. Save the purchase receipt and all NFRC/Energy Star Labels from the windows and doors installed.
3. Submit IRS Tax Form 5695 when filing taxes.  The 2009 version of Form 5695 will be available late 2009 or early 2010 on the Energy Star and the IRS websites.
4. Improvements made in 2009 can be claimed on the homeowner’s 2009 taxes (filed by April 15, 2010).

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View details on Energy Star website