What American Exteriors products are eligible for the tax credit?
Every window purchased through American Exteriors meets the Energy Star Requirements and also the higher ARRA standards(< 0.30 U-Factor and < 0.30 SHGC).
What are the key tax credit details for home improvement projects?
- The eligible period is from JAnuary 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011! Qualifying products must be placed in service from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011.
- The maximum credit of $500 for Windows, Doors, and Skylights caps the window credit at $200.
What other qualifications exist?
- The products must be purchased for and installed in the taxpayer's principal residence.
- For record-keeping, save your receipts, Manufacturer Certificates, and ENERGY STAR labels from your windows.
- Improvements made in 2011 will be claimed on your 2011 taxes (filed by April 15, 2012).
- If you are building a new home, the tax credit is not applicable for windows, doors, insulation or roofs.
Where can I find additional information?
www.energystar.gov
www.recovery.gov
www.irs.gov