Renovating and Replacing Windows and Doors: Tax Deductions and Benefits

When it comes to home renovation, one of the most pressing needs is typically renovating and replacing windows and doors. After all, most Italian residential buildings were constructed between 1950 and 1970. At that time, construction standards were very different from today’s, especially regarding energy efficiency. The windows and doors from that era do not offer good performance in terms of thermal and acoustic insulation, which directly affects the home environment. Let’s examine this in more detail.

When should You Replace Windows and Doors?

Home windows and doors can perform their functions effectively for many years, depending on their quality and usage. However, doors, windows, and frames inevitably face wear and tear. How do you know when it’s time to replace them? There are many indicators to watch for. We should certainly pay close attention to the temperatures inside our homes. If doors and windows no longer function properly, the home environment will become increasingly hot in summer and increasingly cold in winter, forcing us to turn on air conditioning and heating at the first change of season. You may notice sudden temperature fluctuations, and the house often feels very humid or too hot.

Another factor to consider is noise pollution. If traffic noise, surrounding business activities, and passing pedestrians’ voices enter your home, it’s clear that the windows and doors are no longer performing one of their main functions: ensuring the building’s acoustic insulation. In cases like these, when we think about renovating the house, we must also consider replacing the windows and doors.

Windows and Doors Bonus: how to save?

For several years now, it has been possible to upgrade your home’s windows and doors through significant tax incentives. These have been confirmed and enhanced recently. You can access the 2022 Windows and Doors Bonus in multiple ways by applying for:

• Ecobonus
  You can access the Ecobonus deductions when the planned intervention leads to an effective improvement in the property’s energy performance in terms of thermal efficiency. The bonus covers not only doors, windows, and French doors but also sunshades (unless north-facing), roller shutters, shutters, and blinds. It’s important to emphasize that this refers to “replacement” because to access the 50% Ecobonus, it’s essential to replace existing elements, not install new ones. The allowed expense is €60,000 for each renovated property.

• 110% Superbonus
  For the 110% Superbonus, replacing windows and doors must be combined with other works, such as thermal insulation coating, seismic risk reduction measures, roof insulation, or replacing air conditioning systems with heat pumps or condensing boilers.

• Renovation Bonus
  If you replace frames, windows, French doors, and roller shutters, you can access the Renovation Bonus, provided the new fixtures are different in terms of size, structure, and materials compared to the previous ones. You can request a 50% tax deduction on the total renovation expense, up to a maximum amount of €96,000. This deduction is disbursed in ten annual installments as an IRPEF refund. Additionally, to access immediate tax benefits today, you can also directly access the 50% Invoice Discount.

You can request the Windows and Doors Bonus with the Ecobonus and Renovation Bonus until December 31, 2024, while with the 110% Superbonus, the deadline is set for December 31, 2025. To learn more, contact us now. Our experts will provide you with all the information you need, without obligation.

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