Garage Door Tax Credits
Insulated garage doors offer energy savings, tax credit and style
Government Incentives
The U.S. government is offering financial incentives to homeowners to buy qualifying insulated garage doors. Under the stimulus legislation signed by President Obama on Feb, 17, 2009, tax credits for energy-efficient home improvements have been extended and increased significantly. That means that adding a new garage door in 2009 or 2010 can save you money by helping to lower home energy consumption and costs, AND it will help pay for itself this year through the tax credit incentive.
Tax Credit Details
- The new tax credits are available for qualifying garage door purchases “placed in service” from Jan. 1, 2009, through Dec. 31, 2010. Garage door purchases made in 2008 are not eligible for the tax credit.
- The maximum tax credit that a taxpayer may claim from all qualifying improvements combined is 30 percent the cost of each product and $1500 over the lifetime of the tax credit periods (2009 and 2010).
Is Your Door Eligible?
To be eligible for the tax credit, the purchased garage door must meet all of the following criteria:
- The door must be an insulated residential garage door.
- It must be installed on an insulated garage.
- The door must have a U-factor equal to or less than 0.30, even if the door contains glazing.
- The door perimeter must have a means to control air infiltration.
- The door must be expected to remain in service for at least five years.
- The garage must be part of the taxpayer’s principal U.S. residence.
- Dealers should provide homeowners with a Manufacturer’s Certification statement and a breakdown of the material and labor costs.