Energy Efficient / Renewable Energy Tax Credits for Homeowners
Well it's that time again..... Tax
time that is.If you
made energy efficient improvements or installed renewable energy systems
this past year you may be eligible for a federal tax credit. What
kinds of energy efficient improvements qualify?
Insulation
Replacement
windows & skylights
External doors
Pigmented metal roofs
High-efficiency
gas, oil & propane furnaces and boilers
High-efficiency
central air conditioning units, including air-source & ground-source
heat pumps
High-efficiency fans for heating and cooling systems
High-efficiency
water heaters, including heat pump water heaters
What
kinds of renewable energy systems qualify?
Solar Photovoltaic
Systems
Solar Hot Water Systems
Small Wind Systems
Geothermal
Heat Pump Systems
Now since I am not a tax professional, I will
defer to an excellent website resource that has tons of information on
this subject as well as links to the appropriate IRS forms. Check it out
here:
http://energytaxincentives.org/consumers/insulation_etc.php
*Be
sure to check with your tax professional and/or appropriate guide with
IRS before filing.
If you plan on selling a home with energy
efficient/ renewable energy improvements, are looking to buy one that
does or are thinking about making these kinds of improvements to your
next home, please don't hesitate to contact me for a free, no-obligation
consultation. As a certified green Realtor by EcoBroker I can help you
sell or buy homes with these features as well as connect you with local
professionals to evaluate or install them. I work with clients across
the greater Philadelphia area and can even connect you with a qualified
real estate agent out of my area who shares the same expertise as
myself.
Want more information on going green with your home?
Check out my green pages here: http://www.PointMe2Green.com
Are
you a more hands on kind of person and want to see green &
sustainable building technologies in action? I also organize green home
tours throughout the Delaware Valley. Contact me to be put on my event
reminder list. I'll let you know when and where the next tour is and how
to register. If you have a green / sustainably built home and are
interested in sharing your experience with others, please contact me to
discuss featuring your home on an upcoming tour.
Create a Great
Day!
Kelly Gidzinski
Keystone Property Connections, LLC
www.YourLifeMoves.com