topic We purchased a new home and replaced our windows, does the window replacement at our old house in prior years count against our credit now? in Deductions & credits

We purchased a new home and replaced our windows, does the window replacement at our old house in prior years count against our credit now?

Rook2211 — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 01:31:03 GMT

Yes, it does count. The cumulative maximum tax credits f...

bwa — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 01:31:05 GMT

Yes, it does count. The cumulative maximum tax credits for windows, doors, and skylights for all years combined is $500. It is based on per/year, not per/residence.

The specific lifetime credit for windows and skylights is...

TomD8 — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 01:31:07 GMT

The specific lifetime credit for windows and skylights is $200. <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.energystar.gov/products/building_products/residential_windows_doors_and_skylights/tax_credit">https://www.energystar.gov/products/building_products/residential_windows_doors_and_skylights/tax_credit</a>

Thanks, Bill. My reply is direct from the EnergyStar sit...

bwa — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 01:31:09 GMT

Thanks, Bill. My reply is direct from the EnergyStar site, but I see it would also cover the response in yours (e.g., if you had $500 in door credits, nothing is left for windows.)