Q: What is the Federal Tax Credit for Energy Efficiency?
A: On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 that included energy efficiency tax credits for select products purchased during 2009 and 2010. A qualifying product must be for an existing home, not new construction, and must be a principal residence.

Q: How much is the Federal Tax Credit?
A: Qualifying products are eligible for a tax credit of 30% of the purchase price (not including installation costs) with a cap of $1,500. $1,500 is the maximum combined total amount that can be claimed for all purchases of qualifying energy efficient products placed into service between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010 tax years. For more information consult your tax professional or go to www.irs.gov.

Q: Which Green Solar Screens products qualify for the federal tax credit?
A: Green Solar Screens and Backyard Creations Inc. fixed solar screens using SunScreen, SunTex 80, SunTex 90, Super Solar Screening and Super Solar Screening Plus may qualify for the tax credit. In order to determine which products qualify in different climate zones and with various window and glass types please refer to the Manufacturer’s Certification Statement.

Q: How do Green Solar Screens fixed Solar Screens with Textilene® Solar Screen 80 and Textilene® Solar Screen 90 qualify for Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency?
A: Green Solar Screens fixed Solar Screens with Textilene® Solar Screen 80 and Textilene® Solar Screen 90 are specifically and primarily designed to reduce heat loss or gain in a house and thus are eligible for the Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency under the insulation category. The products are an Eligible Building Envelope Component and meet the requirements for the Non- business Energy Credit under Section 25C of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Q: How does the homeowner collect the Federal Tax Credit?
A: The homeowner must retain a copy of the receipt for the purchase of theGreen Solar Screens and Backyard Creations Inc. fixed Solar Screens and a copy of the Manufacturer’s Certification Statement for their records. The credit is usually taken on Form 5695 and is submitted when the homeowner files their 2009 or 2010 personal tax return. Homeowner should consult their tax professional or visit the IRS website for more information.

Q: What is a Manufacturer’s Certification Statement?
A: A Manufacturer’s Certification Statement is a signed statement from the manufacturer certifying that the product or component qualifies for the tax credit. The Certification includes a list of qualifying products along with product details and restrictions. Green Solar Screens and Backyard Creations Inc.’s Manufacture’s Certification Statement can be found at www.greensolarscreens.com.

Consult your accountant or tax advisor on applicability of the tax credit for your own situation.
Green Solar Screens and Backyard Creations Inc.’s does not and cannot suggest if you will be eligible for this credit.