Common Window Questions
- Is there still an Energy Efficiency Tax Credit in 2011?
- What makes replacement windows energy efficient?
- Can replacement windows and doors be installed in the Winter?
- Are your windows giving you the cold shoulder?
- What are the replacement windows and doors benefits with the 12 Months Same as Cash program?
- How can new windows help you sell your home?
- Why do Window Bids Differ So Much?
- Why do other home improvement companies require a down payment?
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- Should I invest $200, $600 or $1500 in a new window?
- What's a good warranty on new windows?
- Do replacement windows really pay for themselves?
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- Why should you replace your entry door when you replace your windows?
- What are the benefits of home replacement windows?
- How Important is the Window Installer?
Is there still an Energy Efficiency Tax Credit in 2011?
Yes, replacement windows and doors from Zen Windows, headquartered in Columbus, OH are still eligible for tax credits (extended into 2011). In 2011, homeowners are eligible to receive up to $200 on replacement windows.
How Does The $200 Tax Credit Work
The 2011 Tax Credit allows homeowners to receive 10% of their cost, up to $200, in the form of a tax credit. For example, replacement windows for an average home cost about five thousand dollars in the Columbus, Ohio market. After applying this tax credit, the total cost for these same replacement windows would be $4,800. This tax credit can also be applied to doors, giving homeowners a 10% savings there as well.
This piece of legislature was issued in 2009 and has been extended into 2011. There is one key to receiving this tax credit: all replacement windows and doors must be compliant with the energy efficiency standards and codes issued by the government (all Zen Windows products are compliant).
To receive this tax credit, homeowners need to retain the following pieces of documentation from their replacement windows/doors:
- Purchase receipt(s)
- Energy Star/National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) labels from all of your windows and/or doors
- Manufacturer's Certification Statement
The IRS suggests that these documents shouldn't be attached to the homeowner's tax return but rather filed safely as proof that your replacement windows/doors meet the Energy Star requirements for these tax credits.
And to make this decision even simpler, Zen Windows only uses Energy Star rated, tax credit compliant products.
To read more about these tax credits for replacement windows/doors, click on any of the following links:
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