Qualifying Duette Architella shades purchased in 2009 may qualify for the Federal Tax Credit opportunity recently announced by Hunter Douglas.  Be sure to help your customers who purchased shades that may qualify before the tax credit opportunity was announced.  To assist you in reaching these customers, Designer Blinds has added a new tool to the Designer Blinds Business Center that lists your purchases of Duette Architella shades during 2009 that may qualify for the tax credit opportunity.

Log in to the Business Center.  In the Business Management Toolbox you will notice a new listing for 2009 Architella Sales (Potential Tax Credit).  Just click on this link for a list of sales you made during 2009 with shades that may qualify for the tax credit opportunity.

To determine eligibility for any sale, go to the Hunter Douglas Tax Credit Page and view the manufacturer's certification statement for Duette Architella shades which details the qualifications for the tax credit opportunity.

Designer Blinds recommends that you contact your customers on this list.  Let them know about the tax credit opportunity and provide them with a detailed receipt, which is necessary in claiming the credit.

Designer Blinds and Hunter Douglas are not a tax advisors. Consumers should consult a tax professional regarding their individual tax situation and ability to claim a tax credit related to the purchase of the qualifying Duette or Alustra Duette honeycomb shades with Architella fabric.