$3K
per applicant
Tax Credit
Reduces tax liability
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Annual tax return
Claim with year-end filing
Moderate
File with tax return
A federal tax credit providing up to $3,200 per year for energy efficiency home improvements including heat pumps, water heaters, insulation, windows, and doors on primary residences. Equipment must meet ENERGY STAR or efficiency standards with no income limits.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below to get an instant self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Improvements must be installed on a primary U.S. residence
2.Heat pumps and heat pump water heaters: up to $2,000 credit each (30% of cost)
3.Insulation, windows, doors, and energy audits: up to $1,200 per year (30% of cost)
4.Equipment must meet ENERGY STAR or applicable efficiency standards
5.Credit is non-refundable; resets annually
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