Pella® Windows & Doors of Omaha & Lincoln

ENERGY TAX CREDIT

Pella® Windows & Doors of Omaha & Lincoln Makes It Better

As America’s ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year for windows the past two consecutive years, Pella is an industry leader in providing energy-efficient products that help make homes and businesses cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.

The U.S. 2011 Energy Tax Credit

Beginning January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011, you can replace your home’s old windows and doors with select Pella® windows and doors that may qualify for a tax credit between $200.00 - 500.00 on your 2011 federal income tax return.¹

An amendment to the U.S. economic stimulus bill signed by President Obama continues the tax credit into 2011 for window and door models that are ENERGY STAR® qualified.

• Eligible window and door replacement products that qualify for ENERGY STAR.

• WINDOWS: Qualifying U.S. homeowners may claim a tax credit up to 10% of the cost of replacementwindows that meet ENERGY STAR, not to exceed $200, for units installed between January 1 andDecember 31, 2011.

• DOORS: Qualifying U.S. homeowners may claim a tax credit up to 10% of the cost of exterior doors(patio and entry doors) that meet ENERGY STAR, not to exceed $500, for units installed betweenJanuary 1 and December 31, 2011.

• Up to a $500 lifetime credit is available.

o Anyone who has previously taken advantage of the tax credit program can not apply for incentives that exceed $500. If a customer claimed $500 back in 2005, or $1,500 in 2009 or 2010 when they replaced windows and/or doors, they have exhausted their tax credit. If the customer claimed $300 in previous eligible years, they can still claim $200, for a total of $500

.• The credit is only allowed on the price of the qualified windows themselves, not on installation costs,onsite preparation, assembly or sales tax.

To qualify for the tax credit

Purchase a qualifying Pella window or door that meets the new standards: U-Factor and SHGC of 0.30 or below.
Click Here to view Pella’s qualifying products.

Retain your NFRC label from each product along with sales receipt for tax credit verification and preparation. The NFRC label shows that the energy efficiency of the window or door meets or exceeds tax credit eligibility requirements.

Click Here to download and print the Pella Manufacturer’s Certification Statement for your records. This statement verifies your Pella windows and doors may be eligible for the tax credit.

The qualified Pella products must be installed in the taxpayer-owned principal residence after January 1, 2011 and before December 31, 2011.

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Leverage the value of ENERGY STAR qualified, energy-efficient products

We encourage you to contact your local Pella sales representative to explore Pella’s broad range of ENERGY STAR qualified, energy-efficient windows and doors in wood clad, fiberglass and vinyl. Despite the fact that the recently modified stimulus plan does not cover all Pella ENERGY STAR qualified products, it is important to note that all of our products with InsulShield® Low-E insulating glass can significantly cut the cost of your home operation by lowering your utility bills and adding to the overall comfort of your home. Click to view the window or door charts that feature Pella's ENERGY STAR qualified products.

Explore possible local utility rebates

Ask your local utility company about possible rebates to add to your potential savings.

For more information on special offers and rebates from ENERGY STAR Partners visit: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=rebate.rebate_locator

1 Consult with your local Pella professional to determine which products are eligible. Consult with a qualified tax advisor to confirm eligibility.

2 Pella is the expert in windows and doors — not the federal income tax code. And Pella representatives are not tax advisors and do not give tax advice. Please consult with your own qualified tax advisor to confirm the amount of tax credit you may qualify for, and be sure to visit energystar.gov/taxcredits for more information.