Energy Credit and Exterior Doors: Do I qualify?

August 29, 2010
Source: Door Smart

Consider the Energy Tax Credit when you purchase your Exterior Doors

Federal and State government are poised to offer consumers Energy Tax Credits towards qualifying exterior door purchases. Tax credits are available up to thirty percent for the purchase of an eligible door unit.

In 2009, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was passed. Home improvements may be eligible for the tax credit or a maximum of $1,500.00 if they purchase exterior doors.

What do I need to do to get the credit?

• Purchase and install a qualified door supplier/manufacturer's product(s) between the dates of January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010.
• SAVE your sales receipt and the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) information label that comes with the door(s).
• When you file your 2009/2010 taxes, pull together your sales receipt(s) and follow instructions from the IRS and see if you can claim the appropriate tax credit as directed by the IRS.

Which products qualify?

Make sure to ask your retailer/supplier or call the manufacturer to ensure that the doors you are purchasing qualify according to the tax credit standards.

The Details

• The tax credit is certified door systems (this may include the door and jamb parts.
• It must be assembled by a qualified door supplier. Check to make sure they are using qualified parts for the entire door unit.
• Some manufacturers sell both complete certified door systems and the individual components which can be put together by a different retailer/supplier.
• Check the supplier and make sure of their certification and whether or not your door unit is eligible prior to purchasing.
• The tax credit is for the product only. Unfortunately, the tax credit does not include the installation of the doors.
• The maximum credit is $1,500 for tax years 2009 and 2010 combined and includes other eligible home improvement products.

Door Smart does not assume any liability for determination of qualification for the tax credit and is not providing legal or tax advice.

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