Larry,
I hope you can help me with a personal question. I understand that there are some energy credits that I can get by purchasing energy efficient insulation, etc. I’ve been trying to find what actually qualifies and what doesn’t. Could you help?
Charles
Charles,
I hope you can help me with a personal question. I understand that there are some energy credits that I can get by purchasing energy efficient insulation, etc. I’ve been trying to find what actually qualifies and what doesn’t. Could you help?
Charles
Charles,
There are some energy credits out there that could reduce your income tax bill by $500. Not a big deal, but if at the same time you are making some purchases; you just as well get the credit. One thing you have to remember is that the credits are not in effect until purchasing after January 1, 2009 and ending December 31, 2009. You might want to wait until after the first of the year.
There is a web site out there that gives you some good information. You might check out www.ase.org\taxcredits.
There is a web site out there that gives you some good information. You might check out www.ase.org\taxcredits.
Here’s a summary:
· Purchasing insulation, exterior doors or roofs. There’s 10% cost of the product but not the installation of up to $500. This includes seals to limit air infiltrations such as caulking and weather stripping materials as well as storm doors. Roofs must meet certain standards before they qualify.
· Central air conditioner, heat pump, water heater or corn stove. You can receive a credit of up to $300 towards the full purchase price of any qualifying items including the installation cost.
· Exterior windows that meet certain standards, including sky lights and storm windows. There is 10% of the total cost up to $200.
· Furnace and Boiler. Can give you a credit up to $150 towards the full purchase price or $50 for efficient air circulating furnace fans including installation cost for both furnace and fan.
· Windows, doors, insulation and roof must be expected to last at least five years. A two year warranty is sufficient to demonstrate this.
Remember, the over all cap is $500. I hope this is helpful.
· Purchasing insulation, exterior doors or roofs. There’s 10% cost of the product but not the installation of up to $500. This includes seals to limit air infiltrations such as caulking and weather stripping materials as well as storm doors. Roofs must meet certain standards before they qualify.
· Central air conditioner, heat pump, water heater or corn stove. You can receive a credit of up to $300 towards the full purchase price of any qualifying items including the installation cost.
· Exterior windows that meet certain standards, including sky lights and storm windows. There is 10% of the total cost up to $200.
· Furnace and Boiler. Can give you a credit up to $150 towards the full purchase price or $50 for efficient air circulating furnace fans including installation cost for both furnace and fan.
· Windows, doors, insulation and roof must be expected to last at least five years. A two year warranty is sufficient to demonstrate this.
Remember, the over all cap is $500. I hope this is helpful.
Larry Kopsa CPA
