Due to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) that was signed into law by President Barack Obama on February 16, 2009, customers of heating, air conditioning, and indoor air quality services may have the ability to receive increased tax credits. The tax credits apply to the installation costs of certain high-efficiency products as well as home efficiency improvements.
You may receive up to a cumulative $1,500 or 30% of the installed costs of qualifying heating and cooling improvements during a two year incentive term. The credit's term ends Decemeber 31, 2010. All previous caps on the credits have been removed. Consumers who previously claimed the tax credits in previous years, may still claim the 30% credit included in theis Act. Geothermal products are not capped at $1,500 but may receive the full 30%. Geothermal products have a longer credit term which expires December 31, 2016. For more on the specifics of the tax credit click here.
Qualifying improvements include energy-saving heating & cooling equipment, indoor air quality components, boilers, water heaters, windows, doors, skylights, roofing, insulation, and solar devices. Energy-efficiency limits for improvements are detailed below. The full $1,500 tax credit can be applied to a single purchase or a combination of appliances or energy improvements.
Use the IRS Form 5695 to file for the credit. It is strongly recommended that you consult with a qualified CPA and keep all records and receipts of purchases.
The tax credit is only available on the taxpayer's primary residence and can only be claimed on their personal income taxes.
| Equipment Type | Effective Date | SEER | EER | HSPF |
| Split System Air Conditioner | Jan 1, 2006 | 15 or higher | 12.5 or higher | N/A |
| Jan 1, 2009 | 16 or higher | 13 or higher | N/A | |
| Split System Air Source Heat Pump | Jan 1, 2006 | 15 or higher | 12.5 or higher | 8.5 or higher |
| Jan 1, 2009 | 15 or higher | 12.5 or higher | 8.5 or higher | |
| Packaged Air Conditioner | Jan 1, 2006 | 14 or higher | 12 or higher | N/A |
| Jan 1, 2009 | 14 or higher | 12 or higher | N/A | |
| Packaged Air Source Heat Pump | Jan 1, 2006 | 14 or higher | 12 or higher | 8 or higher |
| Jan 1, 2009 | 14 or higher | 12 or higher | 8 or higher |
Sources: 26 USC 25C as amended by EESA http://www.cee1.org/resid/rs-ac/rs-ac-tax-credits.php3 Information contained herein may be inaccurate and is subject to change. Service Experts is not responsible for the accuracy of the information presented
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