1. Purchase a qualifying MIWD or Certainteed window or door with high performance glass (Eastern: TMAX, TMAX Extreme, Thermaflect, Thermaflect Extreme, Green & Clean, Green & Clean Extreme, Western: LoE 366.) 
   The window or door must have both a U-Factor and SHGC of 0.30 or lower.
2. Save your sales receipt and each window or door performance label (NFRC/ENERGY STAR® label) with your tax documents.
3. Purchase and install qualifying products beginning January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010 and meet all other requirements outlined in the federal tax code.
4. Claim the tax credit associated with your qualifying purchase on your Federal filing for the 2009 and/or 2010 tax year.

• Tax credit is for the cost of the product only and does not include installation costs. Be sure to ask for a sales receipt that shows the cost of the product only.
• Tax credit is 30% of the amount paid for the product up to a maximum of $1,500 combined for 2009 and 2010 (Including other eligible items listed in the IRS Notice).**
• This is a new tax credit for 2009 and 2010.  

Tax Credit vs. Deduction?

The $1,500 tax credit is not a deduction. Deductions are used to calculate your total taxable income. This new tax credit is much more advantageous than a deduction because you apply the tax credit directly to the balance due the IRS on your tax return—or increase your refund. Whether your taxable income for 2009 is $20,000, $75,000 or $1,000,000, you will receive the full $1,500 reduction to your tax payment—or a $1,500 increase to the amount of your refund.

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