30% Tax Credit for INSERTS: Has anyone claimed on their Tax Return??

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North_East

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Sep 28, 2010
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I am aware that:
"The IRS has not stated that inserts are covered, or are not covered..."

But has anyone claimed the Credit on their 2009/2010 Taxes and if so, what were the results?

I'm in the market for a wood burning insert and want to make sure I WILL receive the Tax Credit.

If you have any experience you can share, please do...

Thanks
 
If you have the manufacturer's certificate verifying that it qualifies, what more do ya need?
 
We claimed ours on our 2009 tax return. If there was a problem our accountant didn't say so, nor has there been an issue about it.
 
BrotherBart said:
If you have the manufacturer's certificate verifying that it qualifies, what more do ya need?

The main concern is if INSERTS will be honored. As I understand, the Manufacturer will qualify the specific Insert as 'efficient' (75% or higher) BUT that doesn't mean Inserts can be claimed for this Tax Credit...

I guess I'm looking for a Guarantee that Inserts are 100% included for the Tax Credit. And I'm not sure if anyone has that answer....
 
I bought my Jotul Kennebec insert in March of 09 and claimed it on my taxes and there was no problem at all. I just showed my accountant the receipt for the purchase.
 
For example, the certificate for Quadrafire stoves AND inserts states:

"The following products are “qualified energy property” because they are biomass burning stoves for purposes
of Section 25C of the Internal Revenue Code:"

There is no one posting on this forum that can give you more of a guarantee that the insert qualifies than a statement in writing like the one above by a manufacturer with a house full of lawyers can provide.
 
My "insert" qualified with no problem. Liner and install too. If you buy an EPA qualified stove/insert it will come with the certificate or the manufacturer will make it available to you.
 
Same here. Mine was and I claimed it last year.

Steve
 
Seems that if the stove or insert qualifies the manufacturer will say so and provide a down loadable certificate saying so on there web site.. Just check the web site for your stove and the answer you shall find..
 
Just claim it.. there are no issues if its EPA approved.
 
Claimed my Regency I-2400 along with the liner & liner insulation in 2009. And attic insulation and windows....
 
I claimed my liner and insulation too (self install). According to IRS:

"Also include...any labor
costs properly allocable to the onsite preparation,
assembly, or original installation of the property and for
piping or wiring to interconnect such property to the home."


I figured a SS flex liner is close enough to "piping"...
 
North_East said:
BrotherBart said:
If you have the manufacturer's certificate verifying that it qualifies, what more do ya need?

The main concern is if INSERTS will be honored. As I understand, the Manufacturer will qualify the specific Insert as 'efficient' (75% or higher) BUT that doesn't mean Inserts can be claimed for this Tax Credit...

I guess I'm looking for a Guarantee that Inserts are 100% included for the Tax Credit. And I'm not sure if anyone has that answer....

The IRS never guarantees anything except that you will be taxed and then you will die. Bottom line is make sure the manufacturer of the insert says it qualifies in writing.
 
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