If you’re considering solar control or safety solar control window film for your home, you may be eligible for a tax credit up to 30% of the cost of the improvement, to an annual maximum tax credit of $1,200 as part of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA).
Unlike tax deductions from taxable income, tax credits are a dollar-for-dollar credit or tax deduction. For complete details, please visit
Determine Residential Product Eligibility
- Certified products are sorted by zone then window configuration.
- Refer to the map displayed below and determine your climate zone.
- For each window determine the glazing construction (glass and frame type) of the residence.
- Qualifying products designated with a ¡°YES¡± and frame type (V- Vinyl, W-Wood or M-Metal) that are found to comply for that climate zone and window configuration.
- Retain copies of both dealer invoice and the ÁñÁ«¿¿±ÈÍøÕ¾ certification statement for your records.
Climate Zone Links:
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Additional Notes:
- For storm windows?use the double pane clear or double pane tinted configuration for?determining product compliance.
- Compliance is not dependent on other factors, such as, trees, bushes, adjacent buildings,?internal or external shaded devices (screens, blinds, or curtains) nor is the orientation of the?windows with the residence.
- If unable to determine the exact glass type use the more conservative?value. If you do not know if a window is clear or low-e use the clear. If you?know the glazing has a low-e coating but do not know the type use the?winter low-e column.
- Use of the ÁñÁ«¿¿±ÈÍøÕ¾ solar safety versions is allowed as long as the standard film is also a qualifying product.
- The use of ÁñÁ«¿¿±ÈÍøÕ¾ window film products on the following tables does?not imply any warranty. Please consult your ÁñÁ«¿¿±ÈÍøÕ¾ dealer for complete?warranty information.
Applying for Your Residential Tax Credit:
- Complete IRS form 5695 and file with the following year Income Tax Returns.? Forms are downloadable at??along with a list of other available energy efficiency tax credits.
- You will need to have a copy of the dealer invoice listing the cost of the film separate from the installation labor and a copy of the ÁñÁ«¿¿±ÈÍøÕ¾ Certification Statement?to include with your records.