American Home Exteriors of Dallas-Fort Worth installs windows that will help increase your home's comfort that are very energy-efficient... and if you buy now, you may qualify for a credit of 30% of the product cost up to $1,500 on your federal income tax return.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (commonly known as "The Act") provides federal tax credits for eligible building components that improve energy efficiency.   To meet the eligibility performance criteria under The Act, windows and doors must have a U Factor equal to or less than 0.30 and a Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) equal to or less than 0.30.

How to qualify for the Federal Energy Tax Credit:

1. Purchase a qualifying American Home Exteriors of Dallas-Fort Worth' window or door with both a U Factor and SHGC of 0.30 or lower.
2. Save your sales receipt and store it safely with your other tax documents.
3. Purchase and install qualifying products in your principal residence between January 1, 2009, and December 31, 2010, and meet all other requirements outlined in the United States Federal Tax Code.
4. Claim the tax credit associated with your qualifying purchase on your Federal tax filing for the 2009 or 2010 tax year.

• → Tax credit applies to "qualified energy efficient improvements" which include exterior windows and doors, for a taxpayer's principal residence within the United States. Tax credit is for the cost of the product only and does not include installation or other related costs.
• → Tax credit is 30% of the amount paid for the product up to a maximum of $1,500 combined for 2009 and 2010, including other eligible items listed in the IRS Notice.

Many American Home Exteriors of Dallas-Fort Worth' products with Low E glass meet the performance requirements for the government tax credit when purchased for remodeling or replacement.   Please consult your tax planner and review all of the IRS guidelines as American Home Exteriors of Dallas-Fort Worth does not provide tax advice of any kind.

The above is the best and most recent information available and is a partial summary of the revisions to the federal tax code (U.S. Code Title 26, Section 25C) as updated by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.   Taxpayers should check IRS Notice 2009-53 for further details on the tax credit.   Other energy efficient improvements may apply.   Check the following link and the IRS website for more details and updates: http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=205018,00.html.

The information discussed in this communication relates to tax credit for an existing residential property which is defined as a taxpayer's principal residence located in the United States.

American Home Exteriors of Dallas-Fort Worth does not render or provide any legal or tax advice.   We highly recommend that our customers consult their own tax advisors or contact the IRS directly for filing of the tax credit.