How to Take Advantage of Tax Credit on Water Heaters

By Eric Y. Weppler


These days, saving money is almost everybody's concern. With a down spiraling economy and rising prices in commodities, having extra buck is important - nay, essential, to the average individual. That is why the administration of President Obama signed an order that would extend tax credits for energy-efficient, residential water heaters, such as the Rinnai, that are placed between within this year (January 1, 2011 up until December 31, 2011).

To totally take advantage of the tax credit, all qualified water heaters and boilers have to be placed on the date mandated by the tax credit program. The term "placed in service" is used by the law and this means that the product must be ready and available for use by then. So, to put it briefly, if you set it up a day later than the date specified, you will not be able to acquire said tax credit. . Another critical qualification is the installing of the water heater within the principal residence of the tax payer ONLY in America.

Nonetheless, how does one qualifies to become a beneficiary of this water heater tax credit? Well, first of all, you have to purchase a qualified Rinnai tankless water heater from a store or online between the specified dates which is January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011. Enjoy endless supply of hot water by installing the equipment outside your house.

Before that though, you have to keep the proof or purchase along with the 2011 Manufacturer's Certification Statement (when available) in a safe place, so as to show to the authorities that you merit tax credit. Last but not the least, when you file your 2011 taxes, just choose to use the IRS Form 5695 which you can avail around late 2011 or early 2012. For more information, it is recommended that you seek advice from tax professionals.

Why did the US government allow such tax credit for water heaters like the Rinnai? Well, for starters, it will save lots of energy, since its units utilize propane and natural gas which has minimal detriments to the atmosphere. For more information, read a water heater assessment and also get a valuable investment - together with hot water for those chilly climes.




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