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Instructions for IRS Form 8908 Energy Efficient Home Credit
This document contains official instructions for IRS Form 8908 , Energy Efficient Home Credit - a tax form released and collected by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a subdivision of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. An up-to-date fillable IRS Form 8908 is available for download through this link.
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Q: What is IRS Form 8908?
A: IRS Form 8908 is a tax form used to claim the Energy Efficient Home Credit.
Q: What is the Energy Efficient Home Credit?
A: The Energy Efficient Home Credit is a federal tax credit available to individuals and businesses that build, acquire, or substantially renovate a qualified energy efficient home.
Q: Who is eligible to claim the Energy Efficient Home Credit?
A: Individuals and businesses who build, acquire, or substantially renovate a qualified energy efficient home are eligible to claim the credit.
Q: What is a qualified energy efficient home?
A: A qualified energy efficient home is a dwelling unit located in the United States that meets certain energy efficiency criteria.
Q: How much is the Energy Efficient Home Credit?
A: The credit is equal to the sum of the applicable amounts for each qualified energy efficient home.
Q: When is the deadline to file IRS Form 8908?
A: The deadline to file IRS Form 8908 is usually the same as the due date of your federal tax return.
Q: Are there any limitations or restrictions on claiming the Energy Efficient Home Credit?
A: Yes, there are certain limitations and restrictions, including annual limits on the credit amount and eligibility requirements for the property.
Q: Can I carry forward any unused portion of the Energy Efficient Home Credit?
A: Yes, any unused portion of the credit can be carried forward to future tax years.
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