Energy Tax Credits Can Save You $1500 On Replacement Windows

If you need new replacement windows and you like to save money

, then you need to check out the new government deals that allow up to $1500 in tax credits if you install energy top rated windows into your home. To get these credits, you need to make sure that you choose your windows wisely and read the specifics of the windows. If your window has a U factor that is 0.30 and a SHGC (Solar Heat Gain Coefficient), that is 0.30 then they qualify, do not assume that just because it has an energy star on it, that it will qualify.

By allowing for these credits, it may allow some homeowners to install the more energy efficient windows into their home that they might not have been able to afford before but since they know that they are getting the credit, they can increase their budget accordingly. The tax credit that is being offered will allow for not only the purchasing of the higher priced windows, but the homeowner is going to continue to save money with his energy costs thanks to the government.

Most window and home improvement stores can explain all the details to you regarding the tax credit for the vinyl replacement windows and some even have signs on the windows that qualify for the program. Not all replacement windows qualify and this may be the hardest part of understanding it all, if you are not sure then you should ask before placing your order if the replacement windows you plan on buying meet all of the qualifying standards.

The energy efficient windows that are approved for the program will not only qualify you for tax credit, but since they are energy star rated they should also save you money on your homes heating and cooling costs. Depending on what type of window you had before, the new ones could save you up towards forty percent in the winter and up towards seventy percent in the summer. If you live in a part of the country where it is hot for most of the year, I would think that saving seventy percent on your energy bills and receiving a big tax credit would be very appealing.

The curb appeal will also increase and your homes worth will go up in value if you are changing out much older non energy efficient windows for attractive replacement vinyl windows. Make sure that all the work is completed by December 31, 2010 to qualify and only windows that are being installed into your principal residence will qualify.

All homeowners need to keep their Manufacturer Certification Statement, receipts and all labels to receive the tax credit of 30% of the cost of your replacement windows up to the $1500. It is also wise to know that the tax credit is only applicable to the cost of the windows and not the cost of other things like installation, sales tax or any other assembly fees you may occur from the contractor. Keeping all of those receipts separate from the cost of the windows will make filing for your tax credit a little easier.

by: Krystal Miller

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