The 2011 tax credit made available to homeowners as part of Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010, signed into law December 17, 2010, extends certain energy efficient tax credits for qualifying windows, skylights, and exterior doors for a period of one year.
1. What windows and doors are eligible for the credit?
Only windows, skylights and exterior doors that meet ENERGY STAR® criteria are eligible. Patio doors are generally considered to be “exterior doors” so long as the opening allows a person to travel through it immediately into the home.
All Simonton products can be ordered to meet the regionally specific ENERGY STAR performance levels with glass packages created for each climate zone–Northern, North-Central, South-Central and Southern. To learn more go to www.simonton.com/energystar.
2. How much is the tax credit?
The tax credit is 10% up to $200 for windows and skylights and 10% up to $500 for exterior doors (including patio doors). The maximum credit for all taxable years for qualifying products is $500 — no more than $200 of the credit can be attributable to expenses for windows and skylights.
ETC Glass Packages Offered Through December 31, 2011
Simonton Windows is pleased to announce we are extending the offering of our popular, Energy Tax Credit (ETC) glass packages past the planned discontinuation date of April 15, 2011.
These specially-designed, energy-efficient glass packages will now be offered through December 31, 2011. Below you will find the ETC glass package listings with thermal data for products with and without grids.
Until April 15, 2011, customers and homeowners can download our manufacturer’s certification statements and other important documentation prior to preparing their 2010 tax returns.
For more information about these glass packages, contact your Simonton sales representative.
2009/2010 Energy Tax Credit Filing Information
If you purchased Simonton replacement windows and doors in 2010 that meet the energy-efficiency requirements set forth by The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, they are eligible to receive a tax credit of up to 30% of the purchase amount on qualifying windows and doors. Please read the following requirements to verify if your 2010 purchase qualifies.
Manufacturer's Certification Statement and Qualifying Products
The following lists include Simonton's Manufacturer's Certification Statement and the windows and doors that are eligible for the 2010 tax credit:
IRS guidance indicates that taxpayers are not required to attach the Manufacturer's Certification Statement to their tax returns. Taxpayers should retain this certification as part of their tax records.
*Simonton Building Products, Inc. is not a legal or tax advisor. The above summary is not comprehensive and is not intended to substitute for the advice of a lawyer or professional tax advisor. Simonton expressly disclaims any responsibility for determining whether a window purchase will qualify for the energy tax credit or whether a purchaser will receive the energy tax credit. Simonton recommends that consumers consult their tax advisors and review IRS guidance prior to purchasing any window product. For further details on the energy tax credit, check the IRS website.