For the last 50 years, the Park Avenue Window Manufacturer has developed an extensive line of high quality, ENERGY STAR^® qualified* Vinyl Replacement Windows and Patio Doors that help millions of homeowners to live more comfortably while saving money on their heating and cooling bills.

Now, Park Avenue windows and patio doors can help you save even more money when they qualify for the Energy Efficiency Tax Credit! The new tax credit is 30% of the product cost up to $1,500 on your federal income tax for years 2009 and 2010.

As part of the Economic Stimulus package, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 modifies and extends federal tax credits for eligible building components that improve energy efficiency.  To be eligible, windows, doors and skylights must have both a U-Factor equal to or less than 0.30 and a Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) equal to or less than 0.30.

• Purchase and install Park Avenue windows or doors with a qualifying glass package from our E³-MAX^® Glass Family of triple pane and dual pane Low-E insulating glass units.** The window or door must have both a U-Factor and SHGC of 0.30 or lower. 

• Click here for a list of qualifying Park Avenue window and door products.
  

• Obtaining a Manufacturer’s Certification Statement is a requirement by the IRS in order to file for your Tax Credit. This document can be downloaded from the links below.  Other supporting documents that should be saved (but not required by the IRS) are a sales contract, invoice and the window or door product performance labels (NFRC***/ENERGY STAR^® label). NOTE: the tax credit is for the cost of the product only, not installation.
  

• Install qualifying products beginning January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010 and meet all other requirements outlined in the federal tax code.***

• Claim the tax credit associated with your qualifying purchase on your Federal filing for the 2009 and/or 2010 tax year. Please note, the entire tax credit can be for windows.

The Manufacturer's Certification Statement is the only document required by the IRS that can be relied upon by you, the homeowner/taxpayer, for verification that certain Thermal Industries, Inc. windows and/or sliding glass doors are eligible for the Internal Revenue Service Tax Credits identified in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. ENERGY STAR has published tax related interpretations of the ARRA of 2009 for windows/doors on their web site.

The Park Avenue Window Manufacturer also suggests that homeowners keep their purchase receipt(s) and, remove and retain the ENERGY STAR / National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) window/door labeling (see example above) from all products along with the Manufacturer's Certification Statement. The IRS Notice 2009-53 suggests that the taxpayer is not required to attach this Manufacturers Certification Statement, or the labels, to their tax return. However, you may be required by the IRS to provide the above documents as proof that your Thermal Industries, Inc. windows/doors meet the ENERGY STAR requirements for the Tax Credits. As in all tax matters, taxpayers are advised to consult their tax professional.