2009/2010 Energy Efficiency Tax Credit

President Obama recently signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R.1) which includes a provision that provides homeowners tax incentives for energy efficient improvements made in 2009 and 2010. Among those products that are included in this tax credit are replacement windows and doors. This tax credit replaces the original 2009 tax credit provision signed by former President Bush.

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.

Many Renewal by Andersen® windows and doors with High-Performance™ Low-E4®, High-Performance Low-E4 Sun, High-Performance Low-E4 SmartSun™, low-E or low-E sun glass will qualify for this new tax credit.

HOW TO QUALIFY FOR THE 2009 TAX CREDIT*

1. 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.

2. Save your sales receipt and each window or door performance label (NFRC/ENERGY STAR® label) with your tax documents.

3. Purchase and install qualifying products beginning January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010 and meet all other requirements outlined in the federal tax code.

4. 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 Summary brochure

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