Claim 2025 home energy tax credits (they ended for 2026 installs)
Energy-efficient home improvements and solar installed in 2025 may still qualify for federal credits on your 2025 return, but not 2026 installs.
1. Copy this prompt
Paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or Grok (the free versions work), then replace the [highlighted brackets] with your details. Leave out account numbers and SSNs.
In 2025 I installed these at my primary home in [STATE]: [LIST ITEMS, COSTS, DATES INSTALLED, MANUFACTURER AND MODEL]. I [have / haven't] filed my 2025 return. 1) Using IRS guidance, tell me which items likely qualify for the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit or the Residential Clean Energy Credit, and the limits. 2) List the details I need (including any Qualified Manufacturer Identification Number). 3) Tell me how to claim it or amend. 4) Confirm that 2026 installs don't qualify, citing the IRS.
2. Follow these steps
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What to expect, and what to do if they say no
What happened when people tried it
- We haven't verified a real-world example for this one yet, so it's a tool guide plus a prompt. Tried it? Tell us what happened (link below).
Why this works
The problem: The federal home energy credits ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025, and people who installed upgrades in 2025 may not have claimed them.
How AI helps: AI can check whether your 2025 projects qualify, explain the annual limits and required details (like manufacturer IDs), and help you amend if you missed it.
Tools & what they cost
| Tool | Cost |
|---|---|
| ChatGPT | Free option available (Paid upgrades exist, but the free version works for this) Free tier; paid plans available |
| Claude | Free option available (Paid upgrades exist, but the free version works for this) Free tier; paid plans available |
| IRS: Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit | Free (No cost at all) Free |
What do these labels mean?
- Free No cost at all.
- Free option available Paid upgrades exist, but the free version works for this.
- Costs money You pay a set price or subscription.
- Takes a cut of savings Charges a percentage of what it saves you.
- Time · Difficulty Our estimates for a typical first try, not guarantees.
- Reported What the linked source says happened, often self-reported. Your results will vary.
Watch out for
- No verified AI-specific success story yet. This is a how-to guide built on official sources.
- Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, these credits aren't available for property placed in service after December 31, 2025.
- State and utility rebates are separate and may still exist; check locally.
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Sources
- https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/energy-efficient-home-improvement-credit
- https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/faqs-for-modification-of-sections-25c-25d-25e-30c-30d-45l-45w-and-179d-under-public-law-119-21-139-stat-72-july-4-2025-commonly-known-as-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-obbb
Last verified 2026-10-19. Not financial, legal, tax or medical advice. Disclaimer.