Marvin Tax Credit
Milgard Tax Credit

Milgard Energy Tax Credit

Milgard's 3D MAX Energy Package Simplifies Meeting Energy Tax Credit Requirements

As part of the new Economic Stimulus Plan, homeowners can now qualify for up to a $1500 tax credit when purchasing energy-efficient Milgard windows to improve their home's comfort and energy performance.

• This energy efficiency tax credit program will run through 2010.
• The credit covers 30% of the homeowner's cost of materials up to $1500.
• Installation costs are not covered.

Milgard's energy packages make it easy to ensure your window purchase qualifies for the 2009 and 2010 tax credits.

• Milgard's 3D MAX energy package is designed to exceed ENERGY STAR criteria by as much as 26% depending on your climate zone.
• ENERGY STAR efficiency standards alone are not sufficient to qualify.

Milgard's 3D MAX energy package makes selecting qualifying windows easy.

• Milgard configures the window components for your to meet the stringent energy efficiency requirements to qualify for a tax credit.
• 0.30 U-factor and 0.30 SHGC technical criteria required to qualify for a tax credit.
  ›› The U-factor measures how well a window or door product prevents heat from escaping. The lower the U-value, the better the product's insulating value.
  ›› SHGC, or solar heat gain coefficient, measures how well a product blocks heat caused by sunlight. The lower a product's SHGC, the less solar heat it transmits into the house.

Milgard offers a wide range of highly energy efficient windows that meet the tax credit requirements, including Milgard Tuscany Series replacement windows with the 3D MAX efficiency package.

For more information, visit the Milgard Website: Energy Tax Credit

Marvin Windows Tax Credit

Energy Tax Credit up to $1500 Now Available

The recently passed Economic Stimulus package (the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009) includes federal tax credits that encourage homeowners to make energy efficient improvements to their homes. Replacing windows and doors with e3nergy efficient Marvin products qualifies for this tax credit! Find our what makes Marvin's products so energy efficient.

How to Qualify

1. Replace old windows and doors with qualifying Marvin products between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010.
2. Save the purchase receipt and all NFRC/Energy Star labels from the windows and doors installed.
3. Improvements made in 2009 can be claimed on the homeowner's 2009 taxes (filed by April 15, 2010).

Details of the Tax Credit

1. The tax credit is based on 30% of the cost of the product cost of Marvin windows and doors, up to $1500.
   ›› For example, a purchase price totaling $5000 of qualifying products will receive the maximum tax credit of $1500.
   ›› Not all products in the project are required to meet a 0.30 U-value and 0.30 SHGC. Therefore, $5000 of product that does qualify can be used with product that does not , yet the homeowner receives the maximum rebate.
2. The credit is available on projects completed in 2009 and 2010 for a total of $1500 over the two-year period.
3. The credit applies to the homeowner's principal residence only.
4. A tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction subtracted from your tax liability. Therefore, $1500 can be subtracted directly from the amount of tax that is owed, or added to a tax refund.

For more information visit the Marvin Windows website: Energy Tax Credit