The Energy Tax Credit
The recently signed Economic Stimulus Package has extended and
increased the tax credits available for energy-efficient home
improvements. The following points summarize the provision:
- Windows must be placed in service from 1/1/2009 through 12/31/2010
- Must be for taxpayers Principal Residence
- One time credit is available for 30%, up to $1500.00 max
- Save your receipts and Manufacturers Certification Statement OR
EnergyStar Label
- Minimum Standards: U Factor <=.30 SHGC <=.30. Not all
EnergyStar labeled windows qualify.
- The credit is only allowed on the price of the qualified windows
themselves, not on installation costs, onsite preparation, assembly or
sales tax.
You will qualify for the tax credit by purchasing Vista Windows! The
following is a list of qualifying Vista products:
Qualifying Products List (Products Without Grids)
Qualifying Products List (Products With Grids)
Not all EnergyStar compliant products meet the new standard for this
tax credit, so copies of the NFRC label will not always suffice. For
your records, the following certification statement has been provided.
To claim your credit, retain a copy of your product receipt along with
this statement.
Manufacturers Certification Statement
For More Information:
Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency:
EnergyStar.gov