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Rebates and Tax Credits for Windows and Doors,
in Columbus, Ohio

Attention Cost-Conscious Americans!
As you probably already know, the new Stimulus Bill - known as
The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 - was signed into law on February 17, 2009. The bill extends and modifies the tax credits for qualifying products as established in the Energy Tax Policy Act of 2005.

Best of all, you can earn tax credits up to $1500!

How has the new Stimulus bill affected the tax credits for energy efficient home improvements in Columbus?

Buckeye Contractors’ wants all Columbus homeowners to be aware of significant changes to the tax code that took effect as a part of the recent Economic Stimulus bill that was signed into law by President Obama. This law increases the tax credits for eligible replacement window and door installations made between now and December 31, 2010.

The highlights are:

• The tax credits that were previously effective for 2009, have been extended to 2010 as well.
• The tax credit has been raised from 10% to 30%.
• The tax credits that were for a specific dollar amount (ex $300 for a CAC), have been converted to 30% of the cost.
• The maximum credit has been raised from $500 to $1500 for the two years (2009–2010).
• However, some improvements such as geothermal heat pumps, solar water heaters, and solar panels are not subject to the $1,500 maximum.
  
• The $200 cap on windows has been removed.

Tax Credits for Consumers:

Home Improvements
Tax credits are now available for home improvements:must be “placed in service” from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010

• must be for taxpayers principal residence
• maximum amount is $1,500 in 2009 & 2010 for most home improvements (geothermal heat pumps, solar water heaters, solar panels, fuel cells, and windmills are not subject to this cap)
• for record keeping, save your receipts and the Manufacturer Certification Statement3, OR for windows, you can save the ENERGY STAR label from your new windows
• improvements made in 2009 will be claimed on your 2009 taxes (filed by April 15, 2010) — use IRS Tax Form 5695 (2009 version) — it will be available late 2009 or early 2010

Sample of Energy Star Label



Our Commitment to Energy Savings!

Buckeye Contractors stands ready to help you with a wide array of energy-saving products, from windows and patio doors to insulation, we can help you reduce your utility bills year-round.

We encourage you to ask your remodeling professional about the value we offer throughout our line of energy-efficient products.

Thank you for choosing Buckeye Contractors