Energy Tax Credit
| Andersen® windows and patio doors with High-Performance™ Low-E4™ glass can reduce energy bills by 25% in the summer and 10% in the winter*. Better yet, if you buy them now, most will qualify for a credit of up to $500 on your federal income tax**. If that isn't beautiful, we don't know what is. |
How to qualify for the Tax Credit:**
1. Purchase a qualifying Andersen window or door with Low-E or High-Performance™ Low-E4™ glass.**
2. Save your purchase record and window or door performance label with your tax documents.
3. Install after December 31, 2005 and before January 1, 2008.
4. Claim the tax credit within the current year associated with your purchase and installation.
Details:
1. Tax credit is for the cost of the product only- does not include installation costs.
2. Tax credit is 10% of the amount paid up to the maximums listed.
3. $500 total maximum tax credit for any and all improvements.
4. $200 total maximum tax credit for qualifying windows and skylights.
5. $500 total maximum tax credit for doors if windows or skylights are not used.
*Based on a study of two identical homes comparing Low-E glass to dual-pane insulating glass. Actual savings may vary by geographic region.
**Most Andersen windows and doorrs with High-Performance Low-E4 glass will qualify when used for remodeling, replacement or home improvement. Please consult your tax planner and review all IRS guidelines. Andersen Windows is not a tax advisor.
The above information is a summary of the Federal Tax Credit based on IRS interim guidance in Notice 2006-26. While tax credits are available to contractors for new construction (details can be found by copying and pasting the following address into your Web browser address windows: www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=154658,00.h tml ), this information is for Existing Home Tax Credit for Fenestration (windows, doors and skylights) products only. Other energy efficient improvements may apply; check the IRS link for more details (http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=1546 57,00.html ). Andersen bears no responsibility in the validation of obtaining the tax credit. Please consult with a professional tax advisor or the IRS.
This web site contains a list of Andersen® windows, glazed doors and skylights that are ENERGY STAR® qualified. The IRS has indicated that homeowners may rely on the ENERGY STAR label on windows and skylights to determine if such products qualify for the tax credit for nonbusiness energy property under section 25C of the Internal Revenue Code in a particular climate zone (see IRS Bulletin No. 2006-11 (Notice 2006-26) March 13, 2006). The same approach should apply to glazed exterior doors as well. The IRS has not expressly addressed the application of this provision to glazed exterior doors at this time. Andersen expressly disclaims any responsibility for determining whether a particular window or door qualifies for the tax credit. Further, Andersen does not intend to and is not providing legal or tax advice on this web site and recommends that purchasers consult their own tax advisor to determine whether the windows and doors they purchase qualify for the tax credit.
