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Tax Credits Available for Qualifying Garage Doors
Installed in 2009 and 2010
Insulated garage doors offer energy savings, tax credit and style
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 EPLACING a garage door in 2009 and 2010 won't just add style and curb appeal to your home – it can also save you money off the bottom line (up to $1500) of your income taxes.
The stimulus legislation signed by President Obama on Feb, 17, 2009 provides tax credits for energy-efficient home improvements, including qualifying insulated garage doors. That means that adding a new garage door in 2009 or 2010 can save you money by helping to lower home energy consumption and costs, AND it will help pay for itself this year through the tax credit incentive.
Here’s how it works:
- The tax credits are available for garage door purchases "placed in service" from Jan. 1, 2009, through Dec. 31, 2010.
- Your tax credit is based on the total material cost of the purchase (the cost of installation does not qualify). The tax credit is equal to the sum of 30 percent of all qualified energy-saving improvements installed in an existing home in the calendar years of 2009 and 2010.
- The maximum amount a taxpayer may claim is $1500 over the lifetime of the tax credit.
- The door must have a U-factor equal to or less than 0.30. If the door contains windows, the door must offer a Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) equal to or less than 0.30. Ask your professional dealer/installer if your door qualifies.
- The door must be an insulated residential garage door.
- It must be installed on an insulated garage.
- The door perimeter must have a means to control air infiltration.
- The door must be expected to remain in service for at least five years.
- The garage must be part of the taxpayer's principal U.S. residence.
- Ask your installing dealer for a manufacturer's certification statement and a breakdown of the material and labor costs.
Insulated garage doors can make a noticeable difference in the temperature of your home. If your home has an attached garage, chances are the room next to your garage is one of the coldest rooms in the winter. Cold air in the winter (and warm air in the summer) can sneak in through the garage and into your home, increasing the amount of energy your home needs for heating and air conditioning.
In addition to saving homeowners money and energy, new garage doors can be a stylish way to improve a home's appearance and value. When researching insulated garage doors, be sure to visit www.garagewownow.com to check out before and after images of existing garage doors and see how others have dramatically changed the appearance of their homes. The non-commercial site's ZIP code search function will help you find a dealer in your neighborhood who can install your door quickly, correctly and safely.
For more online information on the garage door tax credit, click here:
More Information on 2009 and 2010 Garage Door Tax Credits – GarageWowNow.com
Energy Star’s Comments About the Tax Credit
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