Residential Energy cost worksheet (Form 5695) is not using the correct number

[jwcnkc]

When entering the cost of a qualifying heat pump, the Turbo tax worksheet is using the incorrect maximum amount allowed for a Joint Occupant.  For some reason the software is limiting the maximum allowable amount to $1,667 when the "Help" information sheet indicates the amount should be $6,667.  The software is only giving me a $250 ($500 for both occupants) instead of the allowable $1,000 tax credit ($2,000 for both occupants combined),  The only way I can get the correct tax credit is to over ride the limitation with the correct limit within the worksheets when viewed in the forms menu for form 5695.

[CatinaT1]

Here is a link to sign up for updates. It might not be your exact problem, but it will send you updates regarding this form.

[jwcnkc]

Catina T1,  I can't sign up for updates. the links you provided says the page cannot be found.

[jwcnkc]

What is taking so long to address this issue?

[CatinaT1]

There have been different issues with this form. This is the remaining issue I see: Why is TurboTax limiting my Home Energy Credit when I have a non-spouse occupant?

Is this the issue you are experiencing?

[jwcnkc]

The behind the scenes "Residential Energy Property Smart Worksheet"worksheets supporting form 5695 is limiting the expenditure for a qualifying heat pump.  If you click on the quick zoom you will see the limitation identified as "Total maximum eligible costs for column (b) of lines 9-11 of $1,667. Per the help for 5695 Joint occupant residential energy costs worksheet, the limitation should be $6,667. The $1,667 worksheet limitation only provides for allowed expenses of $834 (50/50 joint ownership). this shows on form 5695 line 29a. 30% of lines 29d ($834) gives me a credit of $250 ($500 combined for joint ownership). Form 5695 line 29e indicates the maximum credit is $2000, which cannot be achieved with the worksheet limitation of $1,667.

The "Residential Energy Property Smart worksheet" has to pull the correct limitation number of $6,667 in order for the maximum credit to be achieved.  Please fix ASAP as I have been waiting over 2 weeks for this to be fixed so I can file my taxes and get my refund.

The tax credit should be $1,000 ($2000 for combined ownership)

[DawnC]

We are still working on Form 5695, specifically the heat pump credit.   Please sign up for notifications with this link.   This link works; the previous issues with Form 5695 were corrected and this is a new sign-up sheet, for the issue you are experiencing.   You are not alone with dealing with the heat pump limitation.   @jwcnkc