Tax Credits
2009 Window Film Tax Credits
Purpose: This bill extended tax credits for energy efficient home improvements, including some types of window film.
Warning: Most window films do NOT qualify for this tax credit, regardless of what others may tell you. Even if a manufacturer gets some of their films to qualify, many others do not qualify even though its approved by the same manufacturer. Always ask for a Manufacturer’s Certificate for Compliance with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Details: Under section 25c of the internal revenue Code (I.R.C) qualified window film installations put in service from Jan. 1 2009 thru Dec. 31, 2010 are now eligible for a maximum tax credit of 30% of the windows film cost up to $1500. This credit only applies to improvements made to a primary residence. South Carolina is located in climate Zone 3. Certified products are sorted by zone, then window configuration. Complete IRS form 5695 and file your income tax return by April 15 of the following year.
