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Get $1,500 Back In Tax Credits When You Replace Your Windows This Year

02/20/2009 - Here’s some good news in these uncertain times: if you need replacement windows or doors, you can claim up to a $1,500 bailout for yourself. All you have to do is choose energy-efficient replacement windows and doors from Mr. Rogers Windows. You’ll get the energy-efficient benefit for your home, plus you’ll get a tax credit for 30% of the cost, up to $1,500.

How? The United States Congress and the President just passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, aka “The Stimulus.“ The bill includes a tax credit of up to $1,500 on energy-efficient home improvements, including replacement windows and doors. Install new windows and doors from Mr. Rogers Windows now and you’re eligible for the Tax Credit in 2009. This credit extends back to January 1, 2009. So if you’ve already replaced your windows this year, you get the credit, too.

And for once, the government is being smart about taxes. They’re only giving this generous tax credit to windows and doors with the highest energy-efficiency standards. The Energy Star label alone isn’t enough. By supporting higher quality windows, the government is setting us on a path to energy independence. Plus, you’ll stay comfortable in your home and reduce your energy bills.

How Do You Know If A Window or Door Meets the New Requirements?

To qualify for the tax credit, your new windows and doors must have a U-Factor of .30 or less. U-Factor gauges the overall energy-efficiency of a window. The lower the number, the better. Some windows have U-Factors of .31 or .32. Those don’t qualify. It has to be exactly .30 or lower.

Windows and doors must also have a Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) of .30 or less. SHGC measures how much heat a window lets in your house, and you want a low number. With low SHGC, your air conditioning can give you improved performance for less. Once again, a SHGC rating of .31 or .32 won’t cut it.

The National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) independently verifies both values. Any reputable window or door will have a NFRC sticker to indicate the U-Factor and SHGC.

How To Make Sure Your Replacement Windows And Doors Qualify For the Tax Credit

Lots of window companies sell low-end windows that don’t meet the new standards. Many mid- to high-end wood windows don’t qualify—windows from major brands you probably know. Those products have U-Factors of .31 or higher. And the SHGC is higher than .30 too. Don’t risk choosing a window that won’t qualify you for the tax credit.

Trust Mr. Rogers Windows. You’ll find a wide variety of windows, patio doors, and entry doors with U-Factors and SHGCs of .30 and less. Just ask to see the NFRC sticker to check for yourself. You can be sure you’ll get your $1,500.

You’ll find all your favorite styles, plus you’ll get professional installation and the only window backed by a Lifetime Performance Guarantee.

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How To Claim Your $1,500 Energy-Efficient Window and Door Tax Credit

1. Purchase and install NFRC certified window, patio door, or entry door from Mr. Rogers Windows between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010.
2. Save your receipt and each window and door performance label (NFRC label) with your tax documents.
3. Claim your tax credit on your Federal filing for the 2009 or 2010 tax year.

Terms and Limitations

• The tax credit is for the cost of the product only and does not include installation costs. Be sure to ask for a sales receipt that shows the cost of the product only.
• The tax credit is 30% of the amount paid up to a $1,500 maximum.
• If a combination of windows and doors are purchased, the total maximum credit is $1,500.
• This is a new tax credit for 2009/2010.