Many of the energy-saving home improvements you purchase in 2010, including new windows and doors, may result in a credit on your 2010 tax return next year. If you purchased and installed your new windows in 2009, you may be due a credit on your 2009 return. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, more often referred to as the "stimulus package," allows up to a $1500 tax credit based on 30% of the cost of purchases that qualify. But not every energy-saving window and door is tax credit worthy. Get the facts now.
A Tax Credit of Up To $1500 May Be Yours If You
Purchase Qualifying Windows & Doors
Tax Credit Explanation
The new 2009 law raises the limit to a maximum of $1500 per household, an increase from the previous 10% under the old 2007 law. However, the qualifying improvements must be made on the tax payers residence.
Get tax credit details from the Internal Revenue Service.
Read the Energy Star tax credit information.
Basic Window and Door Requirements
The 2009 law also increases the standards for qualifying home improvements, including windows, doors and skylights. To qualify, performance must be equal to or below a U-Factor of 0.30 and the SHGC (Solar Heat Gain Coefficient) must be 0.30 or lower. Your Dolan's window and door experts can help you identify the brands and the products that qualify.
Window and door energy ratings from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Brands To Rely On
We are pleased to offer a wide variety of preferred, quality name brands in all price ranges. There are many styles and materials to choose from including wood, wood clad, vinyl, fiberglass and aluminum and endless colors and glass choices.
Our showrooms in Burlingame and Walnut Creek have the most extensive displays with key items by the following brands . . .
SHOP SMART! Because Not Every New Window & Door Qualifies. In Order To Receive Your Tax Credit * Click here for Dolan's five Bay Area locations. * Please consult your tax expert regarding specific tax and tax credit questions. © 2009 Dolan Lumber - All Rights Reserved.
Energy standards for the tax credit have tightened and just because a brand is a name you know, doesn't mean every product meets those standards. So do your homework. Use the links in this article and then visit Dolan's where you receive expert help at any of our five Bay Area locations.
