New Tax Credits At-a-Glance

Effective Dates: The new credits are available for qualifying products that are "placed in service" between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010.
Amount of Tax Credit: 30% of the installed cost of qualifying equipment, up to a maximum of $1,500 total for 2009 and 2010 combined.

If a qualifying tax credit does not total $1,500, the unearned portion of the tax credit can be earned at a later time with a separate qualifying purchase (until 12/31/2010).

How to Claim Tax Credit: Specific information on how to claim the tax credit should be obtained directly from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. Manufacturer’s Certification Statements are provided for your records and to support your Tax Credit claims for these systems. Have your installing contractor circle or highlight the system installed in the home.
Do all ENERGY STAR® products qualify?
No, not all. The minimum efficiencies for this new tax credit are higher than the minimum requirements to qualify for the ENERGY STAR designation. Some ENERGY STAR equipment meets tax credit minimums; some does not.

Check the manufacturer's certification statement carefully to be sure.

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