2011 Tax Credit for Qualified Energy Efficient Improvements
Expired on December 31, 2011*
The information below is provided for tax purposes.
A federal tax credit for certain qualified home energy efficient improvements is in effect for 2011. House bill H.R. 4853, the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010 (the “2010 Act”) was signed into law at the end of 2010 and amends the Section 25C of the Internal Revenue Code by extending a federal tax credit for certain qualified home energy efficient improvements.
The tax credit in effect for 2011 is an extension of previous tax credits; however, there are important changes to the 2011 tax credit including changes in the qualifying criteria, lower credit amounts and lifetime caps including all previous tax credits.
How to qualify for the Tax Credit:**
- Purchase and install qualifying Andersen® windows or doors that meet ENERGY STAR® Windows Program Version 5.0 performance requirements beginning January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011.**
- Save your sales receipt, a copy of Andersen’s Manufacturer’s Certification Statement, and product performance (NFRC Ratings/ENERGY STAR Qualification 200 Series & 400 Series, A-Series, 100 Series, Impact-Resistant Glass or PassiveSun™ Glass) sheet with your tax documents.
- Claim the tax credit associated with your qualifying purchase and installation on your Federal filing for the 2011 tax year.
Limitations:
- Tax credit is for the cost of the product only – the credit does not include installation costs.
- Tax credit is 10% of the amount paid up to the maximums listed below.***
- $500 total maximum tax credit for any and all improvements. (Including other eligible items as listed in the IRS Notice.)
- $200 total maximum tax credit for qualifying windows and skylights.
- $500 total maximum tax credit for doors if windows or skylights are not used.
- If a combination of windows, skylights and doors are purchased, the total maximum credit is $500, of which $200 is the maximum allowable for windows and skylights.
- The tax credit is an extension from the original tax credits from 2006/2007, and 2009/2010which means the $200 and $500 and $1,500 credits are a lifetime maximum credits. A homeowner who has already used up the $200 or $500 credit from the 2006/2007 tax credit or the $1,500 tax credit from 2009/2010 is no longer eligible for this tax credit extension.
ENERGY STAR QUALIFYING PRODUCT
Step 1:
Find the ENERGY STAR climate zone for your location. 
Step 2:
View qualifying 200 Series & 400 Series, A-Series or 100 Series) windows and patio doors for your ENERGY STAR climate zone.
* This is a summary of the tax credit elements related to windows and doors as set forth in House bill HR 4853 that was signed into law on December 17, 2010, which among other things, extends, with modifications, the tax credits in Section 25C of the Internal Revenue Code. Andersen verifies only that its products with an ENERGY STAR label will meet the ENERGY STAR performance criteria for the particular climate zones indicated on the label. Andersen bears no responsibility in 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.
**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 qualify in many U.S. ENERGY STAR climate zones when used for remodeling, replacement or home improvement. As the ENERGY STAR criteria differs by climate zone, please review the ENERGY STAR requirements in the climate zone where the product will be installed and refer to the Andersen NFRC Ratings/ENERGY STAR Qualification sheet to select the product. Please consult your tax planner and review all IRS guidelines. Andersen Windows, Inc. is not a tax advisor.
***These credits, which include the aggregate of all current and prior taxable years, cannot exceed the maximums listed for any taxpayer.
“ENERGY STAR” is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. “Andersen” and all other marks where denoted are trademarks of Andersen Corporation. © 2011 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved.
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