topic Form 5965 Part II math error in Deductions & credits

Form 5965 Part II math error

user17691337843 — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 01:52:25 GMT

I've posted this in two other threads where the 5965 was rejected by IRS but I am wondering if my issue is unique.

I went through the forms earlier this year and it says I get like $792 back.... cool that's what I expected! Then after the update a few days ago it now says $0. I have deleted and went back through the 5965 multiple times and it always says $0. I decided to go through the form by form myself and found that they are not computing the credit correctly. I REALLY don't want to wait on hold on the phone for a turbo tax employee; has anyone else seen this specifically and reported to them?

Re: Form 5965 Part II math error

AnnetteB6 — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:12:32 GMT

First, be sure that your version of TurboTax is updated by going to Online > Check for Updates at the top of the screen if you are using a desktop version of the program.

After creating a test case to see if the credit is calculated properly on line 29h of Form 5695, I could not replicate the situation you described and showed. The credit is being calculated for my test case.

If you find that your program is updated to the latest version and you are still having the issue, you can consider sharing a diagnostic copy of your tax file so we can take a closer look and see if there is something else causing the result you are getting. The diagnostic file will not contain personally identifiable information, only numbers related to your tax forms.

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Re: Form 5965 Part II math error

Frustratedforsure — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:22:25 GMT

Not unique, I have had several issues with this form. Now my returns have been rejected by Fed and State due to this form.Cannot get a hold of anyone. My rejection email says file after 3/6. Assuming it's a error on Turbo Tax side that will be fixed then so I can refile.

Re: Form 5965 Part II math error

CesarJ — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 02:15:10 GMT

We're currently working on an update to Form 5695.

A potential calculation error has been identified on the federal return related to the Form 5695, Energy Efficient Home Improvement section, specifically the Enabling Property group.

Action Required:

This return can't be filed at this time due to a processing error. The fix is scheduled for March 6, 2026.

@Frustratedforsure

Re: Form 5965 Part II math error

bardenr217 — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:27:02 GMT

I am using the Mac desktop version of 2024 turbotax and am having the same problem with Form 5695. When asked to calculate the energy credit by multiplying the cost of my heat pump water heater by .30. Instead of $1373.70 the program stays at 0 and no credit is allowed. I can override but then can not electronically file. Is this a known problem with Form 5965? I have updated turbotax and also deleted the form and filled it out again with no change. What do I do?

Re: Form 5965 Part II math error

Vanessa A — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:20:11 GMT

Has this issue been resolved for you yet?

@user17691337843

Re: Form 5965 Part II math error

bardenr217 — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:47:57 GMT

Form 5965 was updated late on March 5th and now calculates the energy credit.