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Federal Tax Credit for Installing Energy-Efficient Windows and Doors PDF

Homeowners can now claim a Federal tax credit of up to $1,500 for upgrading their primary residence with energy efficient windows and exterior doors. The Federal Tax Credit means that homeowners can reduce their income tax by up to thirty percent of the purchase price (not including installation costs) of qualified products installed in 2009 and 2010. Superior manufactures products that qualify for this Federal Tax Credit.

Qualifications

Windows and exterior doors must be installed between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010.
Products must be installed in the taxpayer's primary residence.
Qualified products must have NFRC certified U-Factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) ratings that do not exceed 0.30

Claiming Your Federal Tax Credit

Federal Tax Credit claims should be submitted with your taxes from the year that the windows and doors were installed.
The IRS form for requesting the home improvements tax credit is IRS Form 5695 (2009 version), which will be available in late 2009 or early 2010.
Homeowners should retain the manufacturer's NFRC certification label with their records, but are not required to submit it with their tax return. U-Factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) ratings can be found on the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) label that is affixed to every window and patio door unit manufactured by Superior Windows & Doors (example shown).

THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT INTENDED TO CONSTITUTE LEGAL OR TAX ADVICE. MORE COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE BY THE IRS. INDIVIDUALS SHOULD CONSULT THEIR OWN INDEPENDENT TAX ADVISERS.

Federal Tax Credit for Energy Efficient Windows and Doors

Installed in 2009 and 2010
30% of purchase price
Maximum credit: $1,500 for qualified energy efficiency improvements
NFRC certified energy rating:

U-factor of 0.30 or less
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) of 0.30 or less

Example of a NFRC certification label (attached to all windows and doors). Energy ratings vary by window or door.

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