Tax credit applies to qualified energy efficient home improvements*
- Must be a taxpayer's primary residence in the United States
- Must be used for remodeling or replacement (new construction does not qualify for the new tax credit)
- Product must be purchased and placed in service during 2009 or 2010
Tax Credit is 30% of the product cost up to a maximum of $1,500*
- $1,500 is a combined total for 2009 and 2010 energy efficiency improvements including other eligible items listed in the IRS Notice.
- Installation and other labor costs do not qualify for tax credit.
As of June 1, 2009, eligible windows and doors 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
Homeowner needs proof of purchase and product performance*
- Proof of purchase: Sales receipt (Federal law requires itemized receipts) for product(s) only.
- Product performance: Product labels or manufacturer’s certification statement
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* Products purchased prior to June 1, 2009 can qualify if they meet ENERGY STAR criteria. http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=206869,00.html
The above is the best available information and is a partial summary of 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 or updates: http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=154657,00.html.
The information discussed in this communication relates to tax credits for existing “non-business” properties (defined as the taxpayer’s primary residence in the United States.) For information about tax credits for homebuilders for new construction in 2009, please refer to the following IRS website: http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=154658,00.html.
Andersen bears no responsibility for validating or obtaining the tax credit and expressly disclaims any responsibility for determining whether a particular purchase or application qualifies for the tax credit. Further, Andersen does not intend to and is not providing legal or tax advice and recommends that purchasers consult their own tax advisor or the IRS to determine whether the products they purchase for a particular application qualify for the tax credit.
