Can I claim the installation of tints on my home on my taxes?

[maglione04]

I had tints installed on all of my exterior windows in 2017.  Can I claim it anywhere on my taxes?

[kareningridbucki]

Actually according to the IRS, " The Bipartisan Budget Act (the Act), P.L. 115-123, enacted February 9, 2018, extended the date for many benefits in the tax law (extenders) and added a few new ones," so you may be able to.  The instructions for IRS Form 5695 allow for a  Residential Energy Efficient Property Credit for " Any insulation material or system that is specifically and primarily designed to reduce heat loss or gain of a home when installed in or on such a home," which would include window tints.  But only the cost of the tinting material could be used, not the installation.

[FaithY]

Unfortunately, for tax year 2017, there are no federal tax credits related to installation of tint on your home windows.

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/get-credit-for-making-a-home-energy-efficient

[maglione04]

That's what I thought, thank you

[FaithY]

You're welcome.