Federal Tax Credits

Federal Tax Credits for Consumer Energy Efficiency

YES FOLKS, YOU CAN GET A REBATE ON YOUR FEDERAL TAXES. A NEW MILLENNIUM COMPANY IS A PARTICIPATING COMPANY WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ON THIS PROGRAM. ASK FOR DETAILS!

Here are some of the key energy provisions that may impact taxpayers:

Residential Energy Property Credit: Energy tax credits for homeowners who make energy efficient improvements to their existing homes.

The credit applies to improvements such as adding insulation, energy efficient exterior windows and energy-efficient heating and air conditioning systems.

A similar credit was available for 2007, but was not available in 2008. Homeowners should be aware that the standards in the new law are higher than the standards for the credit that was available in 2007 for products that qualify as “energy efficient” for purposes of this tax credit. The IRS has issued guidance that will allow manufacturers to certify that their products meet these new standards.

Until the guidance is released, homeowners generally may continue to rely on manufacturers’ certifications that were provided under the old guidance. For exterior windows and skylights, homeowners may continue to rely on Energy Star labels in determining whether property purchased before June 1, 2009, qualifies for the credit. Manufacturers should not continue to provide certifications for property that fails to meet the new standards.

Residential Energy Efficient Property Credit: This nonrefundable energy tax credit will help individual taxpayers pay for qualified residential alternative energy equipment, such as solar hot water heaters, geothermal heat pumps and wind turbines.

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