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This fact sheet summarizes current eligibility, including which technologies qualify for credits through 2010 and through 2016, along with credit rates, dollar caps, and “placed in service” deadlines. 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This fact sheet provides an overview of current federal tax credits for energy efficiency.  \niStock_000010608433  \nSeveral products—from appliances to solar electric properties—are currently eligible for a federal tax credit. While some products bought in 2009 and early 2010 are eligible for credit on your 2009 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 Web sites or printed material. The table on the right provides overview information formost products.  \nHow to Claim Your Tax Credit  \n■ Use IRS Tax Form 5695 to claim improvements made on your home  \n■ Use the 2010 version of 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■ Forms for 2010 will be available from the IRS in late 2010 or early 2011  \n■ Save your receipts and the manufacturer certification statement foryour records  \n\n| Products Eligible for Tax Credits Through 2010 |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Product | Credit | When and Where |\n| • Biomass stoves\u003Cbr>• Central air conditioners, electric heat pumps, furnaces and boilers, and advanced main air circulating fans\u003Cbr>• Insulation material or systems specifically and primarily designed to reduce heat loss or gain\u003Cbr>• Roofing: Metal and asphalt\u003Cbr>• Water heaters (non solar): Electric heat pump, natural gas, propane, and oil\u003Cbr>• Exterior windows, doors, and skylights; qualified storm doors and storm windows | 30% of cost,\u003Cbr>up to $1,500 | • 2009 and 2010 only\u003Cbr>• Existing primary homes only |\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 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,\u003Cbr>up to $500 per .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| • Vehicles: Hybrid gasoline-electric, advanced lean-burn, battery-electric, alternative fuel, fuel cell, plug-in electric | Credit varies by vehicle type:\u003Cbr>phased-out\u003Cbr>after certain number of vehicles are sold | • Visit [fueleconomy.gov](fueleconomy.gov)[ ](fueleconomy.gov)for eligibility |\n\nSEITIC NAELC  \nPIX15615  \nThe credits are nonrefundable—in other words, the credits are only available to the extent you have a tax liability. For 2010, the credits for home energy improvement products eligible through 2010 may be limited if you are subject to the AMT.  \nProducts Eligible for Tax Credits through 2010  \nSeveral products are eligible for tax credits at 30% of the cost (some include installation), up to a total credit of $1,500. These must be “placed in service” from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010.  \nThe $1,500 maximum limit is for all of the efficiency measures combined over the two-year 2009-2010 period; you can purchase up to $5,000 worth of products over the two years and get 30% or $1,500 as a tax credit. If you get the full $1,500 tax credit in 2009, you are not eligible for a tax credit on these products in 2010.  \nThe credits for products subject to the $1,500 limit are only available for primary existing residences and only through 2010. You can receive both the tax credits for products capped at $1,500 and the tax credits for products with no upper limit.  \nProducts Eligible for Tax Credits through 2016  \nTax credits for some products are available at 30% of the cost (inc","cbCaiuwo3bfxpHbD","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuwo3bfxpHbD","pdf",1237687,"English","# How to Claim Your Tax Credit\n## Products eligible for tax credits through 2010\n## Products eligible for tax credits through 2016\n## Additional tax credits\n## Get more information","[{\"question\":\"What types of home energy improvements can qualify for federal tax credits?\",\"answer\":\" Eligible vehicles and other technologies may also qualify under additional provisions.\"},{\"question\":\"Which IRS forms are used to claim these tax credits?\",\"answer\":\"Home improvements are claimed using IRS Form 5695. 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