topic Energy credit on past roof replacement in Retirement tax questions

Energy credit on past roof replacement

user17610548198 — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 22:18:30 GMT

About 2017 I had my roof replaced. Is it possible to still take the energy credit on that expense even though it is 8 years later? If so, what documentation do I need and which tax year needs to be amended?

Re: Energy credit on past roof replacement

xmasbaby0 — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 22:21:25 GMT

No. Sorry---it is years too late to go back for a credit for something you did in 2017.

Re: Energy credit on past roof replacement

xmasbaby0 — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 22:24:13 GMT

And....most home improvements and/or maintenance for your own home are not deductible, with the exceptions of some very specific energy improvements. You should save your records for someday when you sell the house.