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Guide to receive your tax credit

Background
On October 3, 2008, President George W. Bush signed Under these laws VELUX Solar Powered “Fresh Air”
into law the Emergency Stabilization Act followed by Skylights and other eligible VELUX Skylights with
President Barack Obama signing into law the American Go Solar, as well as VELUX Residential Rigid Sun
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) on Tunnels® with the Solar Night Light and VELUX
February 17, 2009. On August 16, 2022, President Solar Powered Blinds qualify under “Solar Electric
Joe Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act Property” expenditures when purchased and installed
of 2022 which includes clean energy tax credits. from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2034.

The combined effect of these laws provides a 30% 2022–2032 Save 30% Federal Tax Credit
tax credit* on both the purchase and installation of
2033 Save 26% Federal Tax Credit
qualifying products in renewable technologies such as
2034 Save 22% Federal Tax Credit
solar electric property, electric vehicles, solar panels, heat
pumps and other energy-efficient home improvements. This tax credit is a direct debit of the taxpayers total tax
liability. For more information visit veluxusa.com/go-solar

What do I need to do?

When the product is installed: When it is tax time:

Keep your receipts for total price paid Fill out the IRS Residential Energy Efficient Property
(invoice from contractor for product Credit tax form 5695 (under “Qualified solar electric
and installation) of the qualifying VELUX property cost”)
products.
Submit it with your taxes. Enter this tax credit off of form
Attach receipts to a completed the 5695 on your IRS tax form 1040
Manufacturers Certification Statement1
and keep for your records (see reverse side). Tax forms can be found at irs.gov

IRS Notice 2009-41 suggests the taxpayer is not required to attach this certification statement to their tax return. However, the taxpayer should retain this certification statement as
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part of their tax records.

As in all tax matters, the taxpayer is advised to consult their tax professional. VELUX America, LLC assumes no liability regarding the homeowner’s ability to obtain tax credits.
2 

* 30% tax credit in effect through 2032. Credit changes to 26% in 2033 and 22% in 2034. For more information visit veluxusa.com/go-solar.
Manufacturer’s certification statement
For Eligible Residential Energy Efficient Property as covered under Section 25D of the Internal Revenue Code
VELUX America LLC solar electric property
This Manufacturer’s Certification Statement can be relied upon by a taxpayer for verification that certain VELUX products eligible for the tax credits identified in the
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The IRS has published tax-related interpretations for “Residential Energy Efficient Property” in IRS Notice 2009-41. The IRS requires the
manufacturer be identified: VELUX America LLC, P.O. Box 5001, Greenwood, SC 29648 as the manufacturer of VELUX products covered by this certification.

Following the IRS guidelines and under advisement by our tax advisors, VELUX has determined the following products are eligible as Residential Energy Efficient Property
and qualify for the credit allowed under Internal Revenue Code Section 25D (VELUX Solar Electric Product Cost and Installation amount should be listed as Qualified Solar
Electric Property Cost on the IRS form 5695. For all other FORM filing questions, please consult your tax advisor), Section (a) (1) for the VELUX Solar Power “Fresh Air”
Skylight, Solar Battery Lightblock Shade, Solar Blackout Blind, and Solar Light Filtering Blind plus installation costs when purchased and installed from January 1, 2022
through December 31, 2034 in the US.

VELUX Products Eligible for Tax Credits VELUX Products Eligible for Tax Credits
VELUX Skylights Description VELUX Blinds Description
VSS - all sizes offered apply Solar Power “Fresh Air” Deck Skylight DSH - all sizes offered apply Solar-powered blackout blind
VCS - all sizes offered apply Solar Power “Fresh Air” Deck Skylight
DSD - all sizes offered apply Solar-powered blackout blind
EVMS - all sizes offered apply Solar Powered “Fresh Air” Deck Skylight
KIX - qualifies when purchased DSC - all sizes offered apply Solar-powered blackout blind
Smart home controller
with solar powered skylight
FS - all sizes with Go Solar FSCH - all sizes offered apply Solar-powered, room darkening - double- pleated blind
FS with Go Solar
option
VS - all sizes with Go Solar FSCC - all sizes offered apply Solar powered, room darkening - double pleated blind
VS with Go Solar
option
FCM - all sizes with Go Solar FSCD - all sizes offered apply Solar-powered, room darkening - double-pleated blind
FCM with Go Solar
option
VCM - all sizes with Go Solar FSLH - all sizes offered apply Solar-powered, light filtering - single-pleated blind
VCM with Go Solar
option
QPF - all sizes with Go Solar FSLC - all sizes offered apply Solar-powered, light filtering - single-pleated blind
QPF with Go Solar
option
FSLD - all sizes offered apply Solar-powered, light filtering - single-pleated blind
QFT - all sizes with Go Solar
QFT with Go Solar
option
TGR 10” and 14” TGR Sun Tunnel® with Solar Night Light
TMR 10” and 14” TMR Sun Tunnel® with Solar Night Light Save with a federal solar tax credit
TLR 14” TLR Sun Tunnel® with Solar Night Light
TCR 14” TCR Sun Tunnel® with Solar Night Light
2022–2032: 30% | 2033: 26% | 2034: 22%
TZR 14” TZR Sun Tunnel® with Solar Night Light
TZRL 14” TZRL Sun Tunnel® with Solar Night Light
TZRQ 14” TZRQ Sun Tunnel® with Solar Night Light
For more information visit veluxusa.com/go-solar

IRS Notice 2009-41 suggests the taxpayer is not required to attach this certification statement to their tax return. However, the taxpayer should retain this certification
statement as part of their tax records. As in all tax matters, the taxpayer is advised to consult their tax professional. VELUX America LLC assumes no liability regarding the
homeowner’s ability to obtain tax credits. For more information visit irs.gov.

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this certification statement, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, the facts are true, correct, and complete.

VELUX America LLC

Stephan Moyon 450 Old Brickyard Road • PO Box 5001 • Greenwood, SC 29648-5001
Tel 1-800-888-3589 • veluxusa.com
President, VELUX America LLC XUS 20306-0922 ©2022 VELUX Group

For your records (homeowner to complete this section)

Taxpayer’s name:
Product:
Price paid for product:
Date of purchase:
The day product was put in service: