topic 2nd home Solar Credit just disappeared with latest update in Deductions & credits

2nd home Solar Credit just disappeared with latest update

leejill — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:33:37 GMT

I just had an update and my credit for the solar installation for my 2nd home disappeared, and it will only accept it now it is shows on a primary home, not a 2nd home. That isn't what the IRS says and it literally is a $16,000 refund difference. What's up?

Re: 2nd home Solar Credit just disappeared with latest update

Vanessa A — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 14:55:32 GMT

TurboTax is aware of this issue and is working to resolve it. You can sign up here for notifications as to when it is resolved.

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Terrence424 — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 01:48:18 GMT

Link to sign up for notifications of resolution doesn't work.

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DawnC — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 01:50:05 GMT

It has been fixed @Terrence424

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Terrence424 — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 01:54:25 GMT

I'm not sure if you're meaning the link has been fixed or the underlying problem with TurboTax. The link still doesn't work and TurboTax doesn't either. So not sure what you mean.

Re: 2nd home Solar Credit just disappeared with latest update

DawnC — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 01:56:24 GMT

What is not working for you? The link was removed because the issue in TurboTax was fixed. Have you updated your software if you are using the desktop?

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Terrence424 — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 02:00:37 GMT

I opened TurboTax. It didn't ask me to wait for an update. I entered the section on Residential Clean Energy Credit for solar panels on my second home. It asked if my home was in the U.S. and then asked if it was my main home. When I answered no, it asked if I had carryover. When I said no, it said I didn't qualify for the credit.

Re: 2nd home Solar Credit just disappeared with latest update

Opus 17 — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 04:31:52 GMT

@DawnC

@Vanessa A

Program is not fixed. I have an update installed this evening just a few minutes ago, and all credits on this form are denied if I indicate not my main home.

Folks will need to wait for a newer update and/or the restoration of the containment article.

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CaesarXO — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 14:10:07 GMT

I'm having this exact same issue. What is the estimated time frame for the fix?

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Opus 17 — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 14:22:49 GMT

@CaesarXO wrote:

I'm having this exact same issue. What is the estimated time frame for the fix?

They took away the notification sign-up because they thought it was fixed, but it obviously isn't. I do know the moderators of this forum are aware, but that is many layers away from the actual programmers, and I don't know if the correct information is going to filter down to the support channels. Regular updates are on a weekly schedule, but they might release important updates more often.

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leejill — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 17:47:51 GMT

This is still not working correctly, and it won't let me enter information in forms below the solar section for the installation of a heat pump, specifically the worksheet that would transfer the data does not allow for an entry.

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Opus 17 — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 18:41:49 GMT

There is a new sign-up for at least some of the problems with the energy credit, although it doesn't seem to cover every problem.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/form-5695/form-5695-excluded-return-filed-february-7-2024/L3KRH9a2o_US_en_US?uid=lsounb0m

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Terrence424 — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 18:06:05 GMT

@DawnC

@Vanessa A

Does anyone know whether the experts or TurboTax have acknowledged this issue? Are they aware of it, understand it, working on it? How will we know when it's been corrected so we can proceed. Thank you.

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Opus 17 — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 16:49:11 GMT

@Terrence424 wrote:

@DawnC

@Vanessa A

Does anyone know whether the experts or TurboTax have acknowledged this issue? Are they aware of it, understand it, working on it? How will we know when it's been corrected so we can proceed. Thank you.

Yes, see the post right above yours. There's a signup link to get notifications when they fix the problem. I have also heard an unofficial date of Feb 23, but I can't confirm that from an official source.

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Terrence424 — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 20:46:16 GMT

Thank you.

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CaesarXO — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 09:43:21 GMT

I found a workaround to get form 5695 to come out correctly (for me at least). I just entered as if it's for my main home in the UI, complete the home energy credit section. Then go back and change it to NOT main home on that question. Click next next complete and it'll still show the deduction. When reviewing to e-file, it will prompt to check your 5695 form telling you to remove your main home address because it's not for your main home, and it'll also prompt to enter your address of homes improvement is made to in box 21c.

I was able to e-file with the correct info with this.

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18161625 — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 17:30:41 GMT

Thanks for sharing! Unfortunately when I go back in and change the answer to “no” for the “main home” question and click next, it automatically changes my credit to $0.

Do you know which version of turbo tax you are using? I’m using the online version.

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ljpnansam — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 17:52:49 GMT

Link doesnt work - would like to get notified. Is there a correct link ?

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taxnewbie8 — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 18:23:20 GMT

This is an issue and I also can't find form 255 on the NY state return for the state credit....

Would be great if we can get an update

Re: 2nd home Solar Credit just disappeared with latest update

AnnetteB6 — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 14:49:57 GMT

As of the last TurboTax update, most of the known issues with Form 5695 have been resolved.

There is still a calculation issue affecting only joint ownership of the home and claiming one specific credit that is scheduled to be corrected with the next update around March 8th. If this applies to you, see this link and sign up for updates: Why is TurboTax limiting my Home Energy Credit when I have a non-spouse occupant?

If you are still experiencing an issue, please respond with details so that someone may help you get it resolved.