Timing of taking tax credit for energy improvements.

[Passrider]

I ordered energy efficient windows and doors for my home in 2016 but they weren't installed until 2017.  Can I take the tax credit on my 2016 tax return?

[HelenaC · Accepted solution]

Per ENERGY STAR  Tax Credits/ Rebates/ Financing/ Grants: The tax credit for windows, doors, and skylights has been extended through December 31, 2016.  Regarding Timing: 

• Tax credit in effect in 2012, 2013 and 2014, 2015, and 2016. Must be installed in your "principal residence" between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2016. See https://energystar.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/211437648-Is-there-a-tax-credit-for-windows-doors-a...  
• See also Energy-efficient windows, doors, and skylights

These are entered in the Deductions & Credits section:

1. Open your return, if you don't already have it open.
2. In TurboTax, search for energy improvements. (Do not search for "energy credit," as this will take you to the wrong place in the program.)
3. Click the "Jump to" link in the search results.
4. At the bottom of the Energy-Saving Home Improvements screen, answer Yes and continue. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Related Information:

• Why didn't I get the Home Energy Credit?
  
• Why is my Home Energy Credit being carried forward to to next year?