I bought windows and insulation but i do not get a energy credit, why?

[MinhT1]

Through December 31, 2022, the energy efficient home improvement credit is a $500 lifetime credit.

Windows and insulation qualify for the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit.

Please read this IRS document for more information.

To claim the energy credit, please follow these steps:

1. In TurboTax, open your tax return
2. Click on Federal in the left-hand column, then on Deductions & Credits
3. Continue and locate the section Your Home and click on Show more
4. Click Start next to Home Energy Credits
5. Follow the interview to enter your information.

[joejasieniecki-g]

i did everything but at the end i get 0, why

[JohnW152]

The most likely reason is that you don't have any tax to offset.

Windows and insulation are claimed in Part II of Form 5965. You'll only receive a credit if you have income tax that it can offset.  If your tax is zero, or has been reduced to zero by other credits, the credit can't offset any tax.

Also, if you've already claimed a credit for windows after tax year 2005, you may not be eligible for another credit.  There's a combined credit limit of $200 for windows for all tax years after 2005.  See Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (Part II) in the Instructions for Form 5695 (2022) for more information.