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QMID validation for Solatube failing

purplecubz — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:43:07 GMT

I am trying to enter credit claims for Solatube installed last year - and TurboTax is requiring me to enter Manufacturer ID (QMID). Solatube does not have a QMID published but they do have manufacturer certifications available and have confirmed that their products are eligible for tax credits. How can I bypass this required field to proceed with claiming this credit?

Re: QMID validation for Solatube failing

Vanessa A — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:30:49 GMT

In order to claim the credit you will need a QMID code. You cannot claim the credit for 2025 if you do not have it. This comes from the manufacturer, if they are not participating, you would not be able to claim the credit on their windows. Manufacturers certifications do not count if they do not have the QMID. The QMID says they ARE participating.

Qualified manufacturer identification numbers. Beginning January 1, 2025, if you are claiming the energy efficient home improvement credit for specified property placed into service in 2025, you must include the four-character alphanumeric unique qualified manufacturer identification number (QMID) for each item

Re: QMID validation for Solatube failing

Opus 17 — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:38:33 GMT

The Inflation Reduction Act added some controls to the energy credit, to make sure the products being installed actually meet the energy efficiency standard. Starting in 2025, the credit is only allowed for qualifying improvements, and to be qualified, the manufacturer has to enter an agreement to participate in the IRS program. If the manufacturer does not enter an agreement (for whatever reason), they are not qualifying, so no credit.

Re: QMID validation for Solatube failing

user17728245261 — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:19:43 GMT

If you installed a unit with a photovoltaic component such as daylight or nightlight option they qualify as Residential clean energy costs as a solar electric property. These would feed to Line 1 on Form 5695

Re: QMID validation for Solatube failing

sjpashte — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:14:35 GMT

When using tax software such as TurboTax, be sure to select the correct credit type for qualifying Solatube products.

✅ Use: Residential Clean Energy Credit (IRC Section 25D)

❌ Do not use: Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (IRC Section 25C)

If your tax software is asking for a QMID (Qualified Manufacturer ID), you are likely in the wrong section.

Solatube solar-powered products do not require a QMID number.