Why isn't my energy tax credit calculating even though I owe taxes?

[sak3188]

I have over $10,000 energy tax credit from prior year Form 5695. My current return is showing I owe almost $1,500 and that I do not get the credit. All $10,000+ credit is being carried to next year.

[SweetieJean · Accepted solution]

 Residential Energy Credits are calculated before the self-employment tax. Any excess or carryover credit cannot be applied against the self-employment tax.