As we near tax time, the your friends at Edd Helms Miami air conditioning wanted to be sure you were ready to apply for federal tax credits pertaining to air conditioning purchases. While deadlines have passed for 2011 applications, we wanted to get you ready with knowledge of the 2012 Tax Credits.

What is included for 2012? Well, 30% the costs (up from 10% in 2011) towards your air conditioning expenses on principal homes and second homes qualify. As with 2011, rentals do not qualify for the credits.

The credits also boast new technologies such as geothermal heat pumps (powered by the ground rather than outside air to heat/cool air and water in your home utilizing natural heat from the Earth. All Energy Star geothermal heat pumps qualify. Also, residential small wind turbines benefit from the credits, including installation costs.

Important facts regarding which models receive credits and which are said to pay you back themselves with positive ROI are all detailed on the Energy Star website. For any other questions regarding the 2012 energy tax credits, be sure to contact your friends at Edd Helms. You can also browse the Energy Star website for additional information.