Energy efficient windows

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June 28, 2023
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I have installed and will install more energy efficient windows in 2023. I think the U factor for the windows is 0.28. The provider informs me that the U factor must be 0.25 or less to get any tax credit. Is the vendor correct? If not, how much tax credit can I get in 2023?

Tom B.

Ask the Experts - Energy - June 2023

LoriC17

Level 4

The Inflation Reduction Act has adjusted the Home Energy Credit for windows to30% up to a maximum of $600.00 with no lifetime limit thru the year 2032.

There is a yearly limit of $1200.00 for all energy property costs including purchase of doors, and home energy audits.

This credit is non refundable and the credit does not carryforward to future years.

The windows must meet Energy Star Most Efficient requirements.

You can find requirements listed at the following link:

https://www.energy.gov/policy/articles/making-our-homes-more-efficient-clean-energy-tax-credits-consumers

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ksolorzano

Level 2

I see this in the regs, but it appears that the current version of TT isn't properly allocating the credit as if 1.16.23.

xmasbaby0

Level 15

@ksolorzano

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No hurry to e-file since the IRS will not begin to accept/reject 2023 e-files until January 29. And….a state return cannot be accepted until after the IRS accepts your federal return.

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Tax Hero Niki

Employee Tax Expert

Hi trberkovich,

Excellent question. So you want to confirm if the specific window you bought qualifies for the credit? Per the IRS, "Exterior windows and skylights that meet Energy Star Most Efficient certification requirements " will qualify. The U-Factor criteria is dependent on where the home is located. Check this page for the specifics: https://www.energystar.gov/products/residential_windows_doors_and_skylights/key_product_criteria