Qualifying for 2011 Tax Credits with SeriousWindows

Serious Energy Official Manufacturer's Certificate

  2011 SeriousWindows Replacement Window Tax Credit Certification

The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 created tax incentives for qualifying energy-efficient home improvements.

How to qualify and claim the 2011 Tax Credit and Limitations (Note 1The 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 Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. 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 IRS website for more details or updates ( http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=154657,00.html).; Note 2This summary information is provided as a convenience and may not be relied upon as a substitute for professional tax advice. Serious Energy, Inc. disclaims all responsibility for determining whether a particular product qualifies for this or any other tax credit. All purchasers are advised to consult a professional tax advisor to determine whether the products they purchase qualify for the tax credit. More information is available at www.energystar.gov/taxcredit.)

1. Purchase and install qualifying SeriousWindows products beginning January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011. Windows and doors may qualify for tax credits if they meet ENERGY STAR requirements for the climate zone in which they are installed. The windows and doors must have an expected life of at least 5 years.

2. You must have this Manufacturer’s Certification Statement to qualify. It is a signed statement from Serious Energy certifying that the product or component listed below qualifies for the 2011 tax credits. Keep a copy of this certification statement and purchase receipts for your records but you do not have to submit a copy with your tax return.

3. Improvements made in 2011 will be claimed on your 2011 taxes (filed by April 15, 2012) using the IRS Tax Form 5695. The residential energy tax credit is claimed on the 1040 Form on line 52. Form 5695 must also be submitted with your tax return.

4. Tax credit is for the cost of the products only – the credit does not include installation costs.

5. Tax credit is 10% of the amount paid for the qualifying product up to $500 for doors, windows and skylights combined, of which a maximum of $200 can be for windows and skylights.

6. These tax credits are for improvements to the exterior of the taxpayer’s principal residence only and do not apply if you are building a new home.

If you purchased and installed your SeriousWindows during 2010 and would like to claim a tax credit on your 2010 tax return, please see the 2010 Manufacturer's Certificate for details and qualifying products. 

  2010 SeriousWindows Replacement Window Tax Credit Certification

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