On January 1, 2013 the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 was passed. This bill includes energy tax extensions for replacement windows and exterior doors purchased and installed in primary residences from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013 that meet the criteria.
The tax credit for windows is 10% of the purchase price up to $200 while the tax credit for exterior doors is 10% up to $500. Installation and labor cost do not apply.
There is a lifetime limit of $500 ($200 for windows) in total credits. This includes any credits applied after Dec. 31, 2005 to Dec. 31, 2013.
To be eligible for the tax credit, windows and exterior doors must:
- Meet the Energy Star® guidelines for the appropriate Climate Zone. Click to see Energy Star® Zones.
- Be installed in the taxpayer's primary residence.
- Be installed in an existing home.
- Be purchased and installed from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013.
To claim a tax credit:
- Homeowners need to file IRS Form 5695 along with their federal income tax return for the year the improvement is made. The credit will be subtracted from the amount of tax owed or added to tax refund.
- Keep receipts and the NFRC label from each qualifying window or exterior door for tax records.
- Retain a Manufacturer's Certification Statement (MCS) for your own tax records, but do not attach this to the tax return.
Please visit EnergyStar.Gov for further information.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
ENERGY CODE CHANGES IN THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE
ENERGY CODE CHANGES IN THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE
As of March 15, 2012, Florida will have a separate code devoted to Energy. The chart shows the criteria that must be met.
Insulated glass along with low-e coatings or some tints such as solar cool will be required to meet the new energy code values. Nearly all PGT products, whether aluminum or vinyl, have many glass options that comply with this new code.
Check the NFRC values before purchasing windows and leave the temporary label on the product for county field inspections.Wednesday, September 14, 2011
PGT-2011 Crystal Achievement Award Winners
Congratulations PGT-2011 Crystal Achievement Award Winners for the 470/570 Vinyl Sliding Glass Doors.Wednesday, August 31, 2011
REBATE OFFER
REBATE OFFERPGT ALUMINUM WINGUARD IMPACT WINDOWS & DOORSFlorida homeowners spend six months of the year in Hurricane Season. But what about the rest of the year? PGT Winguard aluminum impact-resistant windows & doors provide effortless protection from UV rays, noise and even intruders every day of the year. When you purchase new windows and/or doors between September 1 and December 2, 2011, you'll receive a Manaufacturer's Rebate.-$20 Rebate on every window purchased-$100 Rebate on every door purchased-No Minimum, No Maximum purchaseThursday, July 29, 2010
Brighten Up Your Home
Change out you old bronze aluminum windows to new white vinyl insulated windows!Save money on energy & brighten up your home!Help your Local Economy
Economic reports state that dollars spent locally have a 58-percent greater impact on the local economy than dollars spent out of your area. The windows we sell come from Venice and the glass & mirror we use comes from Sarasota - how much more local can you get?
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Need New Screens?
Now that the beautiful weather is here to stay & we're all opening our windows - do you need new screens? Window Screen & Sliding Glass Door Screen Replacement & Repair - call 747-2414
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