| Tax refund time is a great time to purchase garage | | | | credits, though garage door installation does not fall |
| door replacements. The extra money that many | | | | under the credit. What this translates to is simple. |
| people get in the form of Internal Revenue Service | | | | Because people usually have to pay taxes on tax |
| (IRS) refunds is extra money that can be used to | | | | refunds as a source of income, using the refund |
| improve the comfort and value of a home. | | | | money to purchase new, energy efficient garage |
| Performing a garage door replacement using refund | | | | doors and getting the tax credit minimizes the tax |
| money is a value-added investment that will pay high | | | | liability on the refund. So money is saved in taxes |
| rewards. | | | | and in energy savings. |
| When shopping around and comparing garage door | | | | In order to qualify for the energy tax credit, garage |
| prices, it is common for many consumers to balk at | | | | door replacements must be Energy-Star certified. |
| the price of insulated garage doors versus the price of | | | | This is done by the United States Environmental |
| non-insulated doors. However, the insulation is | | | | Protection Agency (EPA) in cooperation with the U.S. |
| imperative as it is the reason that garage door | | | | Department of Energy. When checking out garage |
| replacements are often a wise investment. Without | | | | door prices, look the for Energy-Star label that |
| good insulation, the rewards of installing a new door | | | | indicates that the product is certified. Many Los |
| are small. | | | | Angeles garage door services feature Energy-Star |
| A well insulated door minimizes the transfer of heat | | | | certified products and can help the customer |
| and cold, and air and temperature loss through the | | | | understand the rating system and make the best |
| entry. This lowers energy consumption in the form of | | | | selection. It is also a good idea to ask about any |
| electricity and gas that are used to heat and cool | | | | necessary paperwork that is needed to claim the tax |
| dwellings. Well insulated doors have added value in | | | | credit. Many installers handle the paperwork on |
| that they save energy, and thereby save money, and | | | | behalf of the customers, making it easier to claim the |
| at the same time they provide for a more comfortable | | | | credit. |
| home. | | | | Working with a good garage door service makes it |
| Using a tax refund to purchase garage door | | | | easy to maximize the benefit of replacing entry |
| replacements has another value-added bonus. | | | | doors. Using tax refund money to upgrade the doors |
| Currently, there are United States tax credits available | | | | and claim the tax credit limits the tax liability on the |
| for homeowners who replace energy hog appliances, | | | | refund. As a value-added bonus, homeowners will |
| windows, and doors with energy efficient versions. | | | | also save on monthly energy costs, making the price |
| Many insulated garage doors qualify for these tax | | | | of new doors less than it appears. |