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Important "Stimulus Bill" Tax credit information about  windows and doors          

Tax credits of up to $1,500 are now available to homeowners if you use specified
KELLY WINDOW SYSTEMS energy saving replacement windows and doors.

Please call one of our sales assistants at 1-800-98-Kelly for much more information about the
"American Recovery and Reinvestment tax act of 2009" otherwise known as the "Stimulus Bill"

Here is how the "Stimulus Bill" can work for you:

A tax credit (A true tax credit, not a reduction in earned income) is available for 30% of your window and door cost (not including installation costs), up to $1,500

You must  use Properly Certified replacement windows and doors "placed in service" from
January 1st 2009 through December 31, 2010

Windows and doors must be installed in taxpayers principal residence

 Windows and Doors must have a NFRC certified U-factor rating of no more than .30

Windows and doors must have a NFRC certified SHGC rating of no more than .30

Improvements made in 2009 will be claimed on your 2009 taxes (filed by April 15, 2010) Use Tax form 5695 (2009 version). This form will be available late 2009 early 2010

For record keeping, save your receipts and the "Manufactures Certification statements",
You can save the Energy Star labels from your new windows and doors too.

This information is not intended to constitute legal or tax advice. More comprehensive information is available through the IRS. Individuals should consult their own tax advisor.

Here are some questions we have been receiving.

Q: What is NFRC?
A: The National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) is an independent nonprofit organization formed to service the public good through education and research. The NFRC board of directors and membership have established seven standing committees to coordinate the development and implementation of a universal rating and labeling system that can allow consumers and builder to easily compare the differences in performance levels of various fenestration products. Click here to link to NFRC web page.

Q: Does every window and door manufacturer test with NFRC?
A: No- Although it has become the industry standard it is not required for a manufacture to sell a NFRC certified product. You will not receive a tax credit if you use one of these windows and more importantly you will most likely not get the performance advantages you require to save energy.

Q: Are Kelly Windows tested to NFRC standards?
A: Yes- Remember-you need to choose windows and doors that are not only tested to these standards but perform with a SHGC and U-factor of no more than .30 to get your tax credit. We have several styles of windows and doors that meet these requirements.

Q: What is SHGC
A: Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) measures how well a product blocks heat produced by sunlight. SHGC is expressed as a number between 0 and .87. The lower the SHGC number, The less solar heat is transferred. The "Stimulus bill" requires a product with no more than .30 SHGC be used. Manufactures can apply a low-e (low emissivity) coating to glass to help reduce SHGC. These coatings help reduce heat loss in winter months as well as reduce solar heat gain in the summer. Tinted glass and gas filling can also enhance the performance of your new window and doors,

Q:What is U-factor
A: U-factor or U-value is the measurement of how well a building material, typically windows and doors, keeps heat inside a building structure. The lower the u-factor the greater the products resistance to heat transfer and the better its insulating ability. As with SHGC specialty glass packages can help to improve a window or doors u-factor performance levels. The "Stimulus Bill" requires a windows or door with no more than a .30 U-factor.

Have more questions?- Drop us a email us at customerservice@kellywindows.com