Qualifications

  • Energy Efficient - Green Products must be installed between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010.

  • Products must be installed in the taxpayer’s primary residence.

  • Qualified products must have NFRC certified U-Factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) ratings that do not exceed 0.30.

Claiming Your Federal Tax Credit

  • Federal Tax Credit claims should be submitted with your taxes from the year that the windows and doors were installed.

  • The IRS form for 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 window and patio door unit manufactured.

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