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Professionally installed window films are effective in blocking harmful UV rays.

You may be getting serious ultraviolet exposure in the place where you should feel the safest - your home. Many people do not realize they are exposed to the sun while at work or at home because damaging UV rays penetrate glass. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, more than 1 million new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed each year. Of these cases, more than 111,900 are melanoma, a cancer that claims nearly 8,000 lives annually.

The simple, professional installation of window film can protect you and your family from almost 100 percent of harmful ultraviolet light. Glass tinting helps prevent the devastating effects of ultraviolet rays, such as premature aging, wrinkles, sunspots and even skin cancer.

Once installed on a home or office, window tint provides a year-round layer of protection and doesn't require maintenance or special cleaning techniques. Dermatologists are even writing prescriptions for window film to protect patients at risk for skin cancer or other sun-related illnesses.

Despite such high levels of protection, window film is transparent and does not noticeably affect window views or the overall appearance of a home. At the same time, also helps protect furnishings, floor coverings and artwork from sun-related damage.

Panorama® window film carries The Skin Cancer Foundation's Seal of Recommendation!

Receive a tax credit for installing window film in 2012

A tax credit is generally more valuable than an equivalent tax deduction because a tax credit reduces your tax dollar-for-dollar, while a deduction only removes a percentage of the tax that is owed. If you can itemize energy-related purchases on your federal income tax form, it will lower the total amount of tax you owe the government.

Homeowners can receive a 30 percent credit on the cost of the window film, up to $1500. Installation costs do not apply, only the cost of the film. This credit is in addition to any previous credit used.

Save On Your Energy Bills Now
Cooling costs related to the heat gained through windows can make up about 40 percent of a home's summer utility bill. Solar control window film reduces total solar energy by up to 80 percent, which helps lower your energy consumption. And the energy savings benefits go on year after year, long after you have received the tax credit.

And the benefits don't stop there. In addition to energy savings all year long, window film also can:

• Improve your comfort by eliminating hot spots and maintaining interior temperatures
• Help protect your family from UV exposure, which can help prevent certain forms of skin cancer
• Reduce glare
• Reduce fading of furnishings and interiors

Eligibility
Any homeowner who purchases and installs qualifying brands of solar control window film (see manufacturer’s certification for eligible films) between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2012 is eligible to receive a tax credit.

How to Receive Credit
Complete IRS form 5695 and file 2012 Income Tax Returns by April 15, 2013. Maintain copies of the dealer invoice and the manufacturer’s certification statement for your records. If you are audited, you will need to provide these documents to the IRS.

Tax forms are downloadable from http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_tax_credits#c1 or the IRS website at http://www.irs.gov/. For further information about energy tax credits, visit http://www.energy.gov/taxbreaks.htm.

To find out more information, please download the 2012 Tax Credit PDF.