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Federal Tax Credit on Rheem Tankless Water Heaters


On February 17, 2009, President Obama made important changes to the homeowner tax credits for specified energy-efficient home improvements.  These include qualified tankless water heaters (tankless water heaters with an EF rating of 0.82 or better).  Two of the more  significant revisions to this include the extension of the tax credit through 2010 and the increase of the total available tax credit from 10% to 30%.


All tankless models below qualify for the new Federal Tax Credits in exisiting residential contruction. Tax credit applies to primary residence only.

Stimulas Bill Details: Tax credit up to 30% of the cost of equipment and installation. Please check with your tax advisor for details.

 

Qualified Dates: Installations from 1/1/2009 through 12/31/2010. The tax credit can be claimed in either year or be split up between the two years.

Note: Maximum tax credit cap for each home is $1500

 

 

How Do I Claim My Credit?

Purchase and install a Rheem qualified tankless water heater.  For a list of qualified models, click here and print out a copy of the Manufacturer’s Certification Statement.  You will included this when you file your 2009 taxes.  You will use IRS Form 5695 (2009 version). 

For more information, please consult your tax professional or  click here.

 

 

Tankless Water Heaters
Rheem Tankless units
Qualifying Models:

Power Vents:
RTG2-42PVN
RTG2-42PVP
RTG-53PVN
RTG-53PVP
RTG-74PVN*
RTG-74PVP*
RTGL74PVN*
RTGL74PVP*

Direct Vents:
RTG-53DVN
RTG-53DVP
RTG-66DVN*
RTG-66DVP*

 

* Model may have a -1, -2, -3 prefix

Direct Vents: (continued)
RTG-74DVN
RTG-74DVP
RTGL74DVN*
RTGL74DVP*


Outdoor: no vent required
RTG-53XN
RTG-53XP
RTG-66XN*
RTG-66XP*
RTG-74XN*
RTG-74XP*
RTGL74XN*
RTGL74XP*

* Model may have a -1, -2, -3 prefix