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I upgraded my HVAC system to a high-efficiency unit. it is listed on the first page of the home energy section, but isn't presented as one of the choices for credit.

 
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ColeenD3
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I upgraded my HVAC system to a high-efficiency unit. it is listed on the first page of the home energy section, but isn't presented as one of the choices for credit.

It's hiding under the category of  energy-efficient building property.

 

The IRS defines energy-efficient building property as:

  • An electric heat pump water heater that yields an energy factor of at least 2.2 in the standard Department of Energy test procedure.
  • An electric heat pump that achieves the highest efficiency tier established by the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) as in effect on January 1, 2009.
  • central air conditioner that achieves the highest efficiency tier that has been established by the CEE as in effect on January 1, 2009.
  • natural gaspropane, or oil water heater that has an energy factor of at least 0.82 or a thermal efficiency of at least 90%.
  • An advanced main air circulating fan is an efficient fan, or blower motor which blows the air that your furnace heats up through the duct system and uses no more than 2% of the furnace’s total energy.
  • biomass fuel stove used to heat your home (or water for your home) that has a thermal efficiency rating of at least 75%. Wood and wood pellets are considered biomass. For 2021, the credit isn't capped and covers 26% of the full cost (purchase and installation).

You can get 10% of the cost of energy-efficient building property or $300 (whichever is less) as a tax credit.

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