Skip to main content
Level 1
January 29, 2026
Solved

Home energy credit carryforward

  • January 29, 2026
  • 1 reply
  • 41 views

I did not claim updating an energy efficent AC unit in 2024 ($10,000). Can I deduct that on my 2025 tax return?

    Best answer by DoninGA

    Expert Reviewed

    No, any home energy improvement made in 2024 have to be entered on a 2024 tax return.  You will need to amend the 2024 tax return that was filed.

     

    See this TurboTax support FAQ for amending a prior year tax return - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/amend-change-correct-return-already-filed/L4VjJ9BA2_US_en_US?uid=ld1n99kr

    1 reply

    DoninGA
    Level 15
    DoninGALevel 15Answer
    Level 15
    January 29, 2026

    Expert Reviewed

    No, any home energy improvement made in 2024 have to be entered on a 2024 tax return.  You will need to amend the 2024 tax return that was filed.

     

    See this TurboTax support FAQ for amending a prior year tax return - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/amend-change-correct-return-already-filed/L4VjJ9BA2_US_en_US?uid=ld1n99kr