Garage Door Energy Tax Credit
On February 17, 2009, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was passed and signed into law. This bill extends, amends and expands the tax credit for energy-efficient improvements, such as garage doors in existing homes for 2009 and 2010. The maximum amount of credit for all improvements combined has increased from $500 to $1,500 over the lifetime of the tax credit period (2009 and 2010).
Most Amarr-manufactured insulated garage doors qualify for the energy tax credit under section 25C of the International Energy Conservation Code.
Aaron Overhead Door is your premier source of Amarr and Jeld-Wen garage doors that qualify for this energy tax credit. If you are in the San Jose or Monterey areas please contact us for a free estimate.
FAQ’s
Q. Does Amarr have product that qualifies for consumer energy tax credits per the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009?
A. Yes, Amarr has several insulated residential and commercial garage doors that qualify for this consumer tax credit. Aaron Overhead Door is a Certified Master Dealer for Amarr doors in the greater San Jose and Monterey, CA areas.
Contact us for a free estimate and we will help you take advantage of this tax credit before it expires at the end of 2010.
Q. What qualifies a garage door for this tax credit?
A. Residential garage doors that have a U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)of equal to or less than 0.30 qualify for this tax credit. Additional requirements are:
The garage door must be part of the customer’s principal residence.
The garage door must be installed on an insulated garage (insulated walls).
The garage door perimeter must have a means to control air infiltration.
The garage door must be installed in the years 2009 or 2010.
The garage door must be expected to remain in service for at least five years.
Q. Under this policy, how much credit may a homeowner receive?
A. Taxpayers receive a tax credit of 30 percent of the qualified energy-efficiency improvements installed during 2009 or 2010, up to $1,500. Cost of installation does not qualify. Aaron Overhead Door offers expert installation at competitive prices and is a Certified Master Dealer for Amarr garage doors with two convenient locations serving the greater San Jose and Monterey, CA areas.
Q. What does a homeowner need to do to obtain the tax credit if the garage door that meets all the qualifications?
A. A Manufacturer Certification provided by the garage door dealer, retailer or found on the manufacturer’s website and the dealer’s breakdown of the door cost and the cost of labor should be obtained by the homeowner. Copies should be kept for homeowner records, but do not need to be submitted with homeowner’s federal tax return.
Q. Does an Amarr insulated door with windows qualify for the Energy Tax Credit?
A. Yes, select Amarr insulated garage doors with one section of insulated windows qualify for the Energy Tax Credit. Our Garage Door Designer Tool will help you choose your favorite design and visualize what it will look like installed. Contact us for a list of our garage doors that qualify for the energy tax credit.
Q. How do I learn more about the homeowner energy tax credits available due to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009?
A. Contact us for a list of our garage doors that qualify for the energy tax credit.
Q. What do I next?
A. Contact us to receive a free estimate on a new energy efficient garage door and let us help you take advantage of the Garage Door Energy Tax Credit before it expires at the end of 2010. Or, begin your process using our Garage Door Designer Tool where you can build your new garage door and request a quote.
Aaron Overhead Door
417 Willow St
San Jose, CA
95125
Call 408-287-DOOR (3667)