Tax Tip #288
Ralph Loggia • March 3, 2026
New ID Required for Energy-Efficient Home Tax Credit
A 4-character alphanumeric unique Qualified Manufacturer Identification Number from the manufacturer of the improvement(s) placed in service during 2025 is needed to claim the tax credit.
The tax credit is 30 percent (up to $1,200), and applies to:
- Exterior doors
- Windows and skylights
- Central air conditioners
- Natural gas, propane, or oil water heaters
- Natural gas, propane or oil furnaces or hot water boilers
- Insulation or air sealing material or systems
- Panelboards, branch circuits, or feeders
- Home energy audits.
This credit is claimed on tax form 5695 and expires after the 2025 tax year.
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