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In 2006, the U.S. government gave the owners a tax credit for the improvement of energy efficient housing, such as replacing windows, doors and patio doors. The tax credit equal to 10% of costs up to $ 500. Each improvement of energy efficient housing between 1 Made in January 2006 and December 31, 2007 for the tax credit. Congress and President Bush again, the tax credit in October 2008 for the year 2009. However, the tax credit was not retroactive. Home Improvements Made in 2008, you qualify for the tax credit. In February 2009, Congress passed and President Obama legislation, the U.S. recovery and reinvestment, better known as “charm.” This expansion in 2009, the tax credit to December 31, 2010. In addition, increased the total value of credit facility up to $ 1,500. Due to open a new session of the nature of the tax credit and the recent changes you may have questions about how and if you are qualified. What were the energy requirements for the tax credit in 2006 and 2007? Each Energy Star-certified product for the tax credit the original account. What was the initial value of the tax credit? The tax credit has covered 10% of the cost of the goods, without installation. One could claim up to $ 300 on Windows only, and up to $ 500 at the door. If you have purchased a combination, you can claim up to $ 500. Can I get a credit if I replaced the windows and doors in 2008? Unfortunately, no. Congress let the credit expire in 2008. They were there for 2009, but it was not retroactive. Any home improvement achieved in 2008, you qualify for the tax credit. How the tax credit is amended by the stimulus? The attraction extends the tax credit until 2010 and increases the value. Every purchase between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010 is a tax credit of 30% of product cost into account, up to $ 1,500. You can use the entire $ 1,500 claim on windows, doors, or both. To be eligible for tax credit, you must select the windows and doors that meet energy standards. These requirements exceed the current Energy Star standards. Many products that are the credit in 2006 and 2007 are no longer eligible. To learn how the new tax credit is available at: 2009 Energy Efficient Tax Credit into account if I may, the tax credit in 2006 or 2007, I say he is saying to again? Yes! Tax credits old and new are distinct. If your claim for $ 500 is made, you can always claim made for an additional line of credit enhancements for new home purchases during the period 2009-2010. Can I claim a tax credit for investment or vacation homes? Only your primary residence for the tax credit into account. I am building a new home. Then the tax credit? Tax credits are different for the new building are available, but the values and needs. Visit Energy Star for more information.