Home Energy Tax Credit Calculator
Estimate the final-year Section 25C credit using its general and heat-pump annual limit buckets.
Allowed 2025 credit
$3,200$1,200 general bucket
$1,200$2,000 heat-pump bucket
$2,000Unused credit (expires)
$0Section 25C ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025. The credit is nonrefundable and unused 25C credit does not carry forward. Product, residence, installation, and QMID rules still apply.
What this tool covers
Calculation scope
- Models the $1,200 and $2,000 annual buckets.
- Applies door, window, audit, and energy-property sublimits.
- Shows unused nonrefundable credit that cannot carry forward.
Frequently asked questions
Is the home energy credit available after 2025?
No. Under current law, Section 25C does not apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2025.
Can unused 25C credit carry forward?
No. The energy efficient home improvement credit is nonrefundable and unused credit does not carry to a later year.
Do all efficient products qualify?
No. Product identification, efficiency, residence, installation, and QMID rules must be checked against Form 5695 instructions and manufacturer records.
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