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Tax Credits
What is the Federal Tax Credit?
Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act ( H.R. 4853 )
To qualify, windows, doors and insulation must be ENERGY STAR® qualified for the region in which they are installed.
Homeowners may claim 10% of the product cost (not including installation).
For the taxable years of 2006-2011, homeowners may claim no more than:
$200 for windows and skylights (doors are excluded from this cap) and
$500 total for all energy efficiency credits
Products must be installed in the taxpayer's primary residence by December 31, 2011. New construction is not eligible.
What products qualify?
To qualify for the Energy Tax credit, the newly installed windows and patio doors must meet a .30 or less U-Factor and a .30 or less Solar Heat Gain Coefficient. Also, the windows/patios must be installed in an existing dwelling that is used as the “primary residence”. Buyer beware - Not all manufactures meet these requirements. Visit www.nfrc.org to see a complete listing of manufactures and their performance ratings. You can verify that the windows/patios you purchase meet a .30 or less U-Factor and a .30 or less Solar Heat Gain Coefficient.
View Performance Ratings for Accent Windows.
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What documentation will you need?
Save a copy of your contract and the Manufacturer’s Certification Statement for your records. The Manufacturer’s Certification Statement is a signed statement from the manufacturer certifying that the product or component qualifies for the tax credit. Download Accent Windows Manufacturer’s Certificate.