ENERGY TAX CREDIT
- EARN UP TO $1500 ON QUALIFYING GARAGE DOORS
For more
information visit the following Government
websites:
Energy Star - Federal Tax Credit for Energy
Efficiency
US Government Information
FAQ's
Q. Does Direct Garage Doors have product that
qualifies for consumer energy tax credits per
the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of
2009?
A. Yes, Direct Garage Doors
has several insulated residential and commercial
garage doors that qualify for this consumer tax
credit.
Q. What qualifies a garage door for this
tax credit?
A. Residential garage doors
that have a U-factor of equal to or less than
0.30 qualify for this tax credit. Additional
requirements are:
- The garage door must be installed on an
insulated garage (conditioned space).
- The garage door must be part of the
customer’s principal residence.
- The garage door perimeter must have a
means to control air infiltration.
- The garage door must be installed in the
years 2006, 2007, 2009 or 2010.
- The garage door must be expected to
remain in service for at least five years.
Q. Under this policy, how much credit may
a homeowner receive?
A. Taxpayers receive a tax credit of 30
percent of the qualified energy-efficiency
improvements installed during 2006, 2007, 2009
or 2010, up to $1,500. Cost of installation does
not qualify.
Q. What does a homeowner need to do to
obtain the tax credit if the garage door that
meets all the qualifications?
A. A Manufacturer Certification provided by
the garage door dealer or found on the
manufacturer’s website and the dealer’s
breakdown of the door cost and the cost of labor
should be obtained by the homeowner. Copies
should be kept for homeowner records, but do not
need to be submitted with tax return.
Q. How do I learn more about the
homeowner energy tax credits available due to
the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of
2009?
A. Download the Direct Garage Doors
Manufacturer's Certification Statement here.
