Tax Year Prior to 2020: Can I claim 2015 energy efficient tax credit in 2016

hd23677 · ‎June 4, 2019

I didn't file anything for the energy improvements in 2015, can I claim those in 2016?

KarenL2 · ‎June 4, 2019

Unfortunately, no. You will have to amend your 2015 tax return to include it for that year. Amending is done on Form 1040X.

Amended returns have to be printed and filed by mail. It can take the IRS up to 12 weeks or longer to process them. If you are due a larger refund than on your original return, your amended return should only show the difference and you will receive a separate check for it. If you owe money on your amended return, it will show only the new amount owed, you will have to mail a check with the return.

How to Amend?

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