Answering Questions About Replacement Windows and the Federal Tax Credit

Are you considering some home improvements? Replacement windows are one of the improvements that are included in the federal tax credit. Hurry, the federal offer expires on December 31, 2010. Call Regal Home Improvement today and we can answer your questions about replacement windows and how you can qualify for the federal tax credit. Here are some common questions that people are asking:

Do all replacement windows and doors qualify for the tax credit?
No.  Only exterior windows and doors that have a u-factor less than or equal to 0.30 and a solar heat gain coefficient of less than or equal to 0.30 will qualify for the tax credit.

Can you use the entire $1,500 credit toward the cost of having new windows installed?
Yes.  A homeowner may use the entire $1,500 tax credit on windows providing the total cost of the project uses the entire amount. Remember, the credit os 30% of the cost of qualified home improvements, not including installation.

What happens if the 30% of the qualified project is less than $1,500?
The homeowner can combine different qualified projects until they have used the total $1500 allotted credit.

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