ENERGY TAX CREDIT |
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| On February 17, 2009, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was passed and signed into law. This bill extends, amends and expands the tax credit for energy-efficient improvements, such as garage doors in existing homes for 2009 and 2010. The maximum amount of credit for all improvements combined has increased from $500 to $1,500 over the lifetime of the tax credit period (2009 and 2010).
Most Amarr-manufactured insulated garage doors qualify for the energy tax credit under section 25C of the International Energy Conservation Code.
FAQ’s Q. Does Amarr have product that qualifies for consumer energy tax credits per the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009? A. Yes, Amarr has several insulated residential and commercial garage doors that qualify for this consumer tax credit. A. Residential garage doors that have a U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)of equal to or less than 0.30 qualify for this tax credit. Additional requirements are:
Q. Under this policy, how much credit may a homeowner receive? A. Taxpayers receive a tax credit of 30 percent of the qualified energy-efficiency improvements installed during 2009 or 2010, up to $1,500. Cost of installation does not qualify. A. A Manufacturer Certification provided by the garage door dealer, retailer or found on the manufacturer’s website and the dealer’s breakdown of the door cost and the cost of labor should be obtained by the homeowner. Copies should be kept for homeowner records, but do not need to be submitted with homeowner’s federal tax return. A. Yes, select Amarr insulated doors with one section of insulated windows qualify for the Energy Tax Credit. Download the Amarr Manufacturer’s Certification Statement for a list of specific Amarr doors that qualify. A. Download the Amarr Manufacturer’s Certification Statement here. |
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