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Congress Provides New Replacement Window Incentives

The newly enacted American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, or the Stimulus Bill, offers you incentives for improving your home’s energy efficiency. For 2009 and 2010, the tax credit for qualified energy efficiency improvements will increase to 30%. For example, if you purchase $5,000 worth of upgraded-glass windows from Window Depot of Central and Eastern PA, you may get the maximum 30% tax credit of $1,500 - making the real cost of your windows only $3,500.

Now, in addition to Window Depot of Central and Eastern PA professional consultation, expert installation and already lower prices, you get an additional 30% off the cost of your windows!

Qualifying and Claiming Tax Credit is Easy
To get in on the energy cost savings, as well as the attractive tax incentives:

• Purchase qualifying windows or doors from Window Depot of Central and Eastern PA, then save your sales receipt and the NFRC/ENERGY STAR label with your tax documents.
• Have your windows or doors installed between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010.
• Claim the tax credit on your federal filing for the 2009 and/or 2010 tax year.

A “qualifying” window or door is one that carries both a U-Factor equal to or less than 0.30 and a Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) equal to or less than 0.30. You can find more information on energy ratings and qualifying products at the ENERGY STAR® website.

Replacement Windows: The Time is Now
Custom-built replacement windows from Window Depot of Central and Eastern PA are a wise choice. They add value to the home and save money on energy costs. And now, with new federal incentives, replacement windows are more affordable than ever. So, call Window Depot of Central and Eastern PA to schedule a free, no-obligation in-home window demonstration today. There’s never been a better time to invest in energy savings!

The above summary represents the best available information. It is a partial summary of the revisions to the federal tax code (U.S. Code Title 26, Section 25C) as updated by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Taxpayers are advised to consult with the IRS regarding any updates to the IRS interim guidance in Notice 2006-26 for further details on the tax credit. Other energy efficiency improvements may apply; taxpayers should check the following link and the IRS website for further details (http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=154657,00.html). Window Depot of Central and Eastern PA bears no responsibility in the validation of obtaining the tax credit. Taxpayers should consult with a professional tax advisor or the IRS. Additional information is available at: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_tax_credits.

DISCLAIMER: The information herein related to the Federal Stimulus Package is for informational purposes ONLY. This information is not intended to be legal or tax advice. You should contact your accountant or other tax professional for advice related to specific tax benefits of purchasing energy efficient windows.