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Several products—from appliances to solar electric properties—are currently eligible for a federal tax credit, making it more affordable to save money by saving energy. While some products bought in 2011 are eligible for credit on your 2011 return, others will be eligible through 2016.  \nFor the most up-to-date information, contact a tax professional to apply these tax credits appropriately and get the maximum credit available. You should not rely solely on websites or printed material. The table on the right provides overview information for most products.  \nThe credits are nonrefundable—in other words, the credits are only available to the extent you have a tax liability.  \nHow to Claim Your Tax Credit  \n■ Use IRS Tax Form 5695 to claim improvements made on your home  \n■ Use IRS Tax Form 5695 to claim improvements made on your home  \n■ Use the following IRS Tax Forms for vehicles:  \n- IRS Form 8936 for plug-in electric vehicles  \n- IRS Form 8910 for other eligible vehicles (personal use)  \n- IRS Form 3800 for other eligible vehicles (business use)  \n■ Save your receipts and the manufacturer certification.  \nPhoto from iStock/000010608433  \n\n| Products Eligible for Tax Credits Through 2011 |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Product | Credit | When and Where |\n| • Biomass stoves\u003Cbr>• Central air conditioners, electric heat pumps, and advanced main air circulating fans\u003Cbr>• Water heaters (non solar): Electric heat pump, natural gas, propane, and oil | $300 | • 2011 only\u003Cbr>• Existing primary homes only |\n| • Furnaces and boilers | $150 |  |\n| • Advanced main air circulating fans | $50 |  |\n| • Insulation material or systems specifically and primarily designed to reduce heat loss or gain\u003Cbr>• Roofing: Metal and asphalt | 10% of cost,\u003Cbr>up to $500 |  |\n| • Exterior windows, doors, and skylights | 10% of the cost,\u003Cbr>up to $500, but\u003Cbr>windows are\u003Cbr>capped at $200 |  |\n| Products Eligible for Tax Credits Through 2016 |  |  |\n| • Geothermal heat pumps\u003Cbr>• Solar electric and solar water heating property\u003Cbr>• Wind energy systems | 30% of cost, with\u003Cbr>no upper limit | • Must be “placed in service” by Dec. 31, 2016\u003Cbr>• Primary or secondary homes only\u003Cbr>• New and existing homes |\n| • Residential fuel cell systems | 30% of cost, up to $500 per 0.5 kW of power capacity | • Must be “placed in service” by Dec. 31, 2016\u003Cbr>• Primary residence; new and existing homes |\n| Additional Tax Credits |  |  |\n| Product | Credit | When and Where |\n| • Plug-in electric and small neighborhood electric vehicles | Up to $7,500, based on capacity of the battery system. | • Varies: credits phasedout after certain number of vehicles are sold. Visit [fueleconomy.gov](fueleconomy.gov) for eligibility |\n\nSEITIC NAELC  \nPhoto by Pete Beverly, NREL/PIX 14164  \nProducts Eligible for Tax Credits through 2016  \nTax credits for some products – such as geothermal heat pumps, solar energy systems, and wind energy systems – are available at 30% of the cost (including labor costs, with no upper limit) through 2016. They must be placed in service by December 31, 2016. The flexibility of this tax credit allows you to plan in advance to buy highly efficient, clean energy sources for both primary and secondary homes. New and existing construction both qualify.  \nFuel Cell Tax Credits  \nResidential fuel cell systems are eligible for tax credits at 30% of cost, up to $500 per 0.5 kW of power capacity. They must be placed in service by December 31, 2016.  \nBoth new and existing home construction both qualify, but only for a primary residence.  \nVehicle Tax Credits  \nTax credits are also available for some vehicles. The requirements for this tax credit vary based on the type of vehicle and manufacturer limitations. For example, only the first 200,000 plug-in electric drive vehicles are eligible for the full tax","cbCairrUBz0g0nKJ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairrUBz0g0nKJ","pdf",865170,"English","# Eligibility Overview\n## Products Eligible Through 2011\n## Products Eligible Through 2016\n## Additional Tax Credits\n# How to Claim\n## Home Improvements Forms\n## Vehicle Forms\n## Documentation to Save\n# Additional Incentives and Information","[{\"question\":\"What types of home energy improvements qualify for federal tax credits?\",\"answer\":\"Energy-efficient products and renewable energy systems may qualify, including items such as geothermal heat pumps, solar electric/solar water heating property, wind energy systems, and residential fuel cell systems. 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