The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) signed into law on February 17, 2009, includes a 30% consumer tax credit (up to $1500) for the purchase of 75%-efficient bio-mass burning stoves (i.e. wood and pellets) and can be used towards the stove, venting, hearthpads and installation costs.

While the new tax credit begins immediately and applies to qualifying bio-mass burning stoves already purchased in 2009 through 2010.

The Recovery act is an unprecedented effort to jumpstart our economy. Create or save millions of jobs, and put a down payment on addressing long-neglected challenges so our country can thrive in the 21st Century. The Recovery Act targets investments toward key areas that will save or create good job immediately, while also laying the groundwork for long-term economic growth – including $43 billion to “revive the renewable energy capacity” - which offers a 30% consumer tax credit (up to $1500) for the purchase of 75%-efficent bio-mass burning stoves and can be used towards the stove, venting, hearthpads and installation costs.

Consumers claim the credit on their federal income tax form at the end of the year. The credit then increases the refund or decreases the amount the taxpayer has to pay, dollar-for-dollar; whereas, tax deductions simply lower your taxable income.