https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/can-i-claim-energy-improvements-for-my-house-that-i-do-not-live-in-yet/01/652680#M85355 I bought a house in 2015 and have been making many improvements to it such as insulation, new windows, and a better furnace so I will save on energy costs in the long run, however I do not have it as my current address yet because it is undergoing construction. So my question is can I say that it is my main home so I can get credit for all these improvements? I am the sole name on the deed, I pay the taxes on it, etc. I just live with family until it is move in ready so it is not my current address. Thu, 06 Jun 2019 08:56:09 GMT trentbert09 2019-06-06T08:56:09Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/can-i-claim-energy-improvements-for-my-house-that-i-do-not-live-in-yet/01/652680#M85355 I bought a house in 2015 and have been making many improvements to it such as insulation, new windows, and a better furnace so I will save on energy costs in the long run, however I do not have it as my current address yet because it is undergoing construction. So my question is can I say that it is my main home so I can get credit for all these improvements? I am the sole name on the deed, I pay the taxes on it, etc. I just live with family until it is move in ready so it is not my current address. Thu, 06 Jun 2019 08:56:09 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/can-i-claim-energy-improvements-for-my-house-that-i-do-not-live-in-yet/01/652680#M85355 trentbert09 2019-06-06T08:56:09Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/no-because-of-the-requirements-for-energy-efficient-impr/01/652689#M85359 <P><U>No</U>. Because of the <I>requirements for energy-efficient improvement qualifications</I>. <U>They</U><U><B> </B>Must be made to your main home, second homes don't qualify, and Must be to an existing home<B>,</B><I><B> new construction doesn't qualify.</B></I></U></P><A href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/5521523" target="_blank">https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/5521523</A><BR /><BR /> Thu, 06 Jun 2019 08:56:11 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/no-because-of-the-requirements-for-energy-efficient-impr/01/652689#M85359 JoceannaD 2019-06-06T08:56:11Z