Turbotax did not give me the option to chose a qualified central air conditioning unit as an energy saving appliance credit. How can I get credit for this purchase?

[LindaA]

You'll enter the cost of the qualifying central air conditioner under How much did you pay for energy-saving improvements? as an Energy-Efficient Building Property. (Click the screenshots below for reference.)

To enter your energy-efficient property in TurboTax:

• Open (continue) your return in TurboTax Online. (If your return isn't open, you'll need to sign in and click Take me to my return.)
• Click My Account (top right of your screen).
• Select Tools.
• In the pop-up window, select Topic Search.
• In the search bar, type 5695.
• In the results box, highlight 5695, residential energy credit, then click GO.
• Follow the onscreen instructions to complete this section. Be sure to click the Learn more links if you have any questions. 
• After you enter the cost of your CAC and answer the corresponding questions, TurboTax will determine if you qualify for an energy credit.  

Note: If using the TurboTax CD/Download software, you'll use the Find function (instead of "My Account") to search for the topic.

The Nonbusiness Energy Property Credit has a lifetime total combined limit of $500, so if you have claimed the credit in a prior year your 2016 deduction may be reduced. See IRS Instructions for Form 5695, Residential Energy Credits for more information.

Can I claim energy-saving home improvements? https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3300639

[GaryGarten]

I also have this problem.  I have TT Deluxe 2023.  The most recent updates for Form 5695 were due on 1/31/2024.  I HOPED that this issue was addressed in that update.  It was not.    On form 5695 line 22a has the label  "Enter the cost of central air conditioners".   This should solve the problem, however, I cannot enter the A/C's cost in the field to the right of 22a.  I've tried every thing I can think of to "open" this field to entering data.  HELP IS NEEDED on this issue.   I've waited patiently for 6 weeks now and about to give up any hope of help solving this issue.  

[Cynthiad66]

Form 5695 is not available for e-file  This form has a tentative date of  February 7.  Please wait until that time to e-file your return.

You can also track the form's availability date with this link:  Forms Availability

@GaryGarten 

[Edited 2/5/2024 | 11:02 AM PST]