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Deductions & credits

To qualify for the credit:

  • This must be used for your primary residence (you live here full-time).
  • It cannot be used for a new home or a rental.
  • The water heater must be ENERGY STAR certified to qualify for the home energy improvement tax credit.
  • More eligibility requirements can be found here.

To claim the credit on your return:

  • Login to your account.
  • Select Federal from the left Menu.
  • Go to Deductions and Credits.
  • Scroll down to Your Home.
  • Click Start next to Home Energy Credit.
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