Eagle® windows and doors can help increase your home’s comfort and energy efficiency. And, if you buy them now, you may qualify for a credit of 30% of the product cost up to $1,500 on your federal income tax*.
 
As part of the Economic Stimulus package, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 modifies and extends federal tax credits for eligible building components that improve energy efficiency. To be eligible, windows, doors and skylights must have both 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 Tax Credit:**
    1.

Purchase a qualifying Eagle window or door with Low-E or High-Performance™ Low-E4® glass*. The window or door must have both a U-Factor and SHGC of 0.30 or lower.

Click here for a list of products that meet the U-Factor and SHGC criteria for the 2009/2010 tax credit.
       
    2. Save your sales receipt and each window or door performance label (NFRC/ENERGY STAR® label) to use at tax preparation time. 
       
    3. Purchase and install qualifying products beginning January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010, and meet all other requirements outlined in the federal tax code.
       
    4. Claim the tax credit associated with your qualifying purchase on your Federal filing for the 2009 and/or 2010 tax year.
 
 
2009/2010 Energy Tax Credit Details
    Tax credit is for the cost of the product only and does not include installation costs. Be sure to ask for a sales receipt that shows the cost of the product only.
       
    Tax credit is 30% of the amount paid for the product up to a maximum of $1,500 combined for 2009and 2010 (including other eligible items listed in the IRS Notice).**
       
    This is a new tax credit for 2009 and 2010.  
 
 
*Many Eagle products will qualify when used for remodeling, replacement or home improvement. Some limitations apply based on product size and divided light configuration. Please consult your tax planner and review all IRS guidelines. Eagle is not a tax advisor.

**The above is the best available information 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 with the IRS regarding updates to the IRS interim guidance in Notice 2006-26 for further details on the tax credit. Other energy efficient improvements may apply; check the following link and the IRS website for more details (http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=154657,00.html). Eagle bears no responsibility in the validation of obtaining the tax credit. Please consult with a professional tax advisor or the IRS.

Eagle expressly disclaims any responsibility for determining whether a particular product qualifies for the tax credit. Further, Eagle does not intend to and is not providing legal or tax advice and recommends that purchasers consult their own tax advisor to determine whether the products they purchase qualify for the tax credit.

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