Energy Tax Credit Window Information

Federal Tax Credit for Energy Efficient Windows Qualifications

• Installed in 2009 and 2010
• 30% of purchase price
• Maximum credit: $1,500 for qualified energy efficiency improvements
• NFCRC-certified energy ratings:
  • U-factor of 0.30 or less
  • Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) of 0.30 or less
    

Federal Tax Credit for Energy Efficient Windows Qualifications

• Federal Tax Credit claims should be submitted with your taxes from the year that the windows and doors were installed
• The IRS form requesting the home improvements tax credit is IRS Form 5695 (2009 version), which will be available in late 2009 or early 2010.
• Homeowners should retain the manufacturer’s NFRC certification label with their records, but are not required to submit it with their tax return. U-Factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) ratings can be found on the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) label that is affixed to every Dove Vinyl Window.