Tax creditInternal Revenue Service
Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit
A federal tax credit (Form 5695) for qualifying insulation, windows, doors, heat pumps, and similar upgrades. You spend first, then reduce your tax bill.
Typical award
30% of qualified costs, annual caps apply
Time to apply
At tax time
Ease
Straightforward
Why this is (relatively) easy
No pre-approval. Buy a qualifying product and claim it at tax time.
Who usually qualifies
- You own and live in the home
- Product meets IRS efficiency requirements
What to have ready
- Manufacturer certification
- Receipts
- Form 5695
Steps
- 1
Keep the product's energy-credit certification.
- 2
File Form 5695 with your tax return.
Deadline: Claim for the year you installed the upgrade. Official program page