I qualify for $6000 in Home Energy Credits but when I continue, it shows $0 for 2023. Why isn't it updated based on what the specific section says I qualify for?

[DoninGA]

Which Residential Energy Credits are you referring to?  Solar, wind, geothermal, fuel cell, insulation, windows, doors, HVAC, furnaces, heat pumps, etc.

[taxdawg99]

Solar. So if I understand the wording, it should be 30% of the installation costs. Which is correctly showed by TT as I step through the windows - after clicking continue on the last window (where it says "Good news! you qualify for $6000"), it takes me back to the main "deductions and credits" window - again where "Home Energy Credits" for 2023 still show $0.

[SteamTrain · Accepted solution]

Make sure you've entered ALL your income first.

If your taxable income is already a zero, before considering the solar energy credit, then zero $$ can be used this year,   For solar credits, any unused credit will carry over to next year.

You might need to take a look at the actual lines on your form 5695