Install A New Insulated Garage Door And Get A Tax Credit
Under the 2009 stimulus legislation signed by President Obama on February 17, 2009, garage doors installed in 2009 and 2010 may be eligible for the energy tax credit. By taking advantage of this provision you can:
- Improve the appearance and value of your home
- Reduce your tax bill by up to $1,500
- Reduce your energy bills
What Garage Doors are eligible?
The following criteria must be met to be eligible for the tax credit:
- The door must be purchased and installed between January 1, 2009, and December 31, 2010.
- The door must be an insulated residential garage door, installed on an insulated garage.
- The door's U-factor must be 0.30 or less.
- The door perimeter must be able to control air infiltration.
- The door must be expected to remain in service for at least five years.
- The garage must be part of your principal U.S. residence.
- If these criteria are met, you can claim a tax credit of 30 percent of the cost of the garage door up to a total credit of $1,500. Note that the credit applies only to the door purchase, not to any installation costs. Information provided by Door and Access Systems Manufacturers Association (DASMA)
All Doors On-Line insulated garage door models without windows are eligible for the tax credit. If windows are desired, only the Heritage 3000 and Olympus 500 raised panel style garage doors or Designers Choice 500 carriage house style garage doors are eligible for the tax credit if INSULATED windows are selected. The Classica 3000 is also eligible for the tax credit if special ordered with insulated windows.
Act now to save
If you have been thinking about replacing your garage doors, now is the time to buy. The sooner the new doors are installed, the sooner you can start realizing the energy savings and appreciating the improved appearance of your house.
To take advantage of the tax credit, you will need a Manufacturer's Certification, which is a statement certifying that the door qualifies for the tax credit. You can download this document for all Amarr steel doors here, and all Jeld-Wen composite garage doors here.
You can learn more about the Energy Tax Credit here.