NFRC Performance and Energy Star® Information
Lincoln Wood Products, Inc. is proud to be a Partner with ENERGY STAR®
ENERGY STAR® is a voluntary partnership between the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the fenestration industry. It is designed to assist consumers in the recognition of energy efficient products and promote the environmental and economic benefits of these products with the ENERGY STAR® label and other program activities.
For Lincoln's Energy Star/NFRC ratings, click Lincoln Energy Star/NFRC
2020 Window and Door Tax Credit
You may be entitled to a tax credit of up to $500 if you installed energy-efficient windows, skylights, doors or other qualifying items in 2018-2020.
Federal tax credits for certain energy-efficient improvements to existing homes have been extended through December 31, 2020. If you purchased and installed a qualifying product in 2018-2020, then you may qualify for this tax credit.
Use this form and follow the instructions below to claim the credit Manufacturer Certification Statement 2020
How to Qualify for the Tax Credit:
- Purchase and install qualifying windows or patio doors that meet ENERGY STAR® Windows Program version 6.0 performance requirements beginning January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020
- Save your sales receipt, a copy of the Manufacturer's Certification Statement and product performance ratings (NFRC Label on Glass) with your tax documents
- Claim the tax credit associated with your qualifying purchase and installation on your Federal filing for the applicable tax year
Limitations
- Tax credit is for the cost of the product only. The credit does not include installation costs
- Tax credit is 10% of the amount paid up to the maximums listed below
- $500 total maximum lifetime tax credit for any and all improvements, including other eligible items as listed in the IRS Notice (Section 25C of the Internal Revenue Code)
- $200 total maximum tax credit for qualifying windows and skylights
- $500 total maximum tax credit for all qualifying improvements, including windows or skylights
- If a combination of windows, skylights and doors are purchased, then the total maximum credit is $500, of which $200 is the maximum allowable for windows and skylights
- The tax credit is an extension of the 26 U.S.C. §25C tax credit, which means all previous federal tax credits are a lifetime maximum credit. A homeowner who has already claimed the maximum applicable tax credits permitted under 26 U.S.C. §25C in previous tax years is no longer eligible for this tax credit
NFRC (The National Fenestration Rating Council) is a non-profit organization that administers the only uniform,
independent rating and labeling system for the energy performance of windows, doors, skylights, and attachment products.
Additional information regarding the NFRC can be found at NFRC.org.
For Lincoln's Energy Star/NFRC ratings, click Lincoln Energy Star/NFRC