Energy Efficiency Tax Credit
Renewal by Andersen® windows and patio doors help increase your home’s comfort and energy efficiency. Better yet, if you buy them now, you may qualify for a credit of 30% of the product cost up to $1,500 on your federal income tax*.
As part of the Economic Stimulus package, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 modifies and extends federal tax credits for eligible building components that improve energy efficiency. To be eligible, windows, doors and skylights must have both a U-Factor equal to or less than 0.30 and a Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) equal to or less than 0.30.
HOW TO QUALIFY FOR THE 2009/2010 TAX CREDIT*
- Purchase a qualifying Renewal by Andersen® window or door with Low-E or High-Performance™ Low-E4® glass.
The window or door must have both a U-Factor and SHGC of 0.30 or lower.
View a list of products that meet the U-Factor and SHGC criteria for the 2009/2010 tax credit.
- Save your sales receipt and each window or door performance label (NFRC/ENERGY STAR® label) with your tax documents.
- Purchase and install qualifying products beginning January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010 and meet all other requirements outlined in the federal tax code.
- Claim the tax credit associated with your qualifying purchase on your Federal filing for the 2009 and/or 2010 tax year.
2009/2010 ENERGY TAX CREDIT DETAILS
- Tax credit is for the cost of the product only and does not include installation costs. Be sure to ask for a sales receipt that shows the cost of the product only.
- Tax credit is 30% of the amount paid for the product up to a maximum of $1500 combined for 2009 and 2010 (Including other eligible items listed in the IRS Notice).**
- This is a new tax credit for 2009 and 2010.
View this information as a printable PDF.
* Many Renewal by Andersen products with High-Performance™ Low-E4 glass, High-Performance Low-E4Sun glass, High-Performance™Low-E4 SmartSun™ glass will qualify when used for remodeling, replacement or home improvement. Please consult your tax planner and review all IRS guidelines. Renewal by Andersen is not a tax advisor.
**The above is the best available information and is a partial summary of the 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. Taxpayers should check with the IRS regarding updates to the IRS interim guidance in Notice 2006-26 for further details on the tax credit. Other energy efficient improvements may apply; check the following link and the IRS website for more details (http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=154657,00.html). Renewal by Andersen bears no responsibility in the validation of obtaining the tax credit. Please consult with a professional tax advisor or the IRS. Additional information can be found at: http://www.energystar.gov/taxcredits
This web site contains a list of Renewal by Andersen windows and glazed doors that are ENERGY STAR qualified Renewal by Andersen expressly disclaims any responsibility for determining whether a particular product qualifies for the tax credit. Further, Renewal by Andersen does not intend to and is not providing legal or tax advice and recommends that purchasers consult their own tax advisor to determine whether the products they purchase qualify for the tax credit.
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