2011 Energy Tax Credit Info

The 2011 Energy Tax Credit

Congress has recently modified and expanded the Tax Credit. The new changes took place January 1, 2011, and provide tax credits incentives for energy-efficient home improvements for qualifying windows and doors.

Homeowners can accumulate a tax credit of 10 percent of the cost of qualifying energy-efficient improvements to a maximum of $200 per household for 2011. The new law, however, includes the following window product restrictions: 

  • Qualifying windows and doors must meet ENERGY STAR.
  • To apply for the tax credit, all receipts, labels and stickers must be saved for those windows purchased.
  • Claims for windows only can be made; associated installation costs, assembly costs, preparation costs and related sales tax cannot be claimed.
  • Windows purchases must be made during the taxable year for which the credit is claimed.
  • The tax credit can be applied when 2011 income tax returns are filed. 

Viwinco Qualifying Products

Manufacturer's Certification Statement and List of Qualifying Products

Not only do all Viwinco vinyl window brands meet the requirements for you to receive the tax credit, but they meet the requirements with NO EXTRA CHARGE (with Viwinco they are standard features) whereas many other window manufacturers charge for features such as argon gas fill and low-e glass.

The NFRC labeling is on each window we ship and the Manufacturer's Certification can be printed from the link above when you are ready to claim your tax credit!

We have made it easy.

You can find Viwinco brands that meet the Energy Tax Credit criteria in the following states:

  • Delaware
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Kentucky
  • Maryland
  • Missouri
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • Ohio
  • Pennsylvania
  • South Carolina
  • Virginia

Visit the ENERGY STAR website for more information about the energy efficiency per region at www.energystar.gov.

You can find out more about the window and door industry at the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) website: www.aamanet.org.