Update to tax credit information for improving your home’s energy efficiency
Courtesy of Ruben Lopez from Prospect Mortgage Ruben.Lopez@ProspectMtg.com
The credits are available for improvements purchased and in service from January 1, 2009, through December 31, 2010. The amount of the credit is deducted from any income taxes the homeowner may owe. The credit is nonrefundable, allowing taxpayers to lower their tax liability to zero, but not below zero.
Tax credits are available at 30% of the cost, up to $1,500, in 2009 through December 31, 2010 (for existing homes only) for:
Tax credits are available at 30% of the cost, with no upper limit through December 31, 2016 (for existing homes and new construction) for:
Make sure your clients purchase products that come with a Manufacturer Certification Statement — a statement from the manufacturer that indicates the product qualifies for the tax credit. For record keeping, experts advise that homeowners retain all receipts.
Additional details can be found at www.energystar.gov/taxcredits and www.homedepot.com/taxcredit