is there a bug in the home energy credit calculation on form 5695?

gerry-ruplinger · ‎March 3, 2026

my efile was rejected twice after using the "fix my return" option. is this a known bug?

Vanessa A · ‎March 3, 2026

The IRS has issued a correction to the 2025 Instructions on their end.

We have corrected the calculation for joint occupants of a home who are claiming the energy efficien...

Although, the IRS is saying March 6, if this is the date that they will have the forms corrected, TurboTax software will take a little bit to then make the changes. You can attempt to refile on the 6th or wait for several days after that. In the meantime, we will are looking into it to see if this is related to the IRS correction or if it is something else.

**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"

gerry-ruplinger · ‎March 6, 2026

I didn’t want to wait for an update from the IRS nor Turbotax. I deleted the form, then rewalked through the questions. That worked and I was able to refile.