2011 Tax Credit for High Efficiency Equipment for Residential Property

2011 Tax Credit for High Efficiency Equipment for Residential Property

The good news is that the tax credit for installing high efficiency equipment in residential property has been extended another year. The bad news is that the program has been dramatically reduced from $1,500 bucks to a mere $500. Uncle Sam is still willing to help homeowners hoping to improve their indoor air quality, but it's going to be a little harder. The new 2011 tax credits now have maximum amounts that can be claimed for the various components of the HVAC systems, such as a $150 maximum credit for a 95% gas furnace and $300 for an air conditioner or heat pump.
Here's a quick guide to help you get up to speed with the new program:

The general provision is that you can receive a credit of up to 10% of the installed cost or up to $500.00.

Air Conditioners: you can expect a credit of 10% of the installed cost, $300 maximum on split systems: 16 SEER and 13 EER and package systems of 14 SEER and 12 EER

Furnaces and Boilers: under the new 2011 Tax Credit you can expect a credit of 10% of the installed cost, $150 maximum on Gas Furnaces, 95 AFUE, Oil Furnaces, 95 AFUE and Boilers, 95 AFUE

Heat Pumps: you can expect a credit of 10% of the installed cost, $300 maximum on split systems: 15 SEER, 12.5 EER, 8.5 HSPF and package systems of 14 SEER, 12 EER and 8 HSPF

The new 2011 program also offers a credit of $50 bucks for high efficiency blower motors.

As with the previous tax credits for high efficiency equipment in residential property, it is recommended that all homeowners consult with a certified tax advisor to ensure they qualify for any tax credits. Although the tax credits are not as great as they were in 2010 a lot of the manufacturers like American Standard are increasing their rebates to continue passing on the savings. For more information you should contact your local American Standard dealer.

Robb Beltran is currently marketing and sales manager for ServiceOne in Dubuque, Iowa. Robb helps businesses and homeowners save money on their utility bills by improving their indoor air quality.
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