mcb39 Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 Is new siding considered to be enveloping the home for purposes of the energy credit. How do we interpret "enveloping the home"? Is that insulation only? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee B Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 https://www.energy.gov/policy/articles/making-our-homes-more-efficient-clean-energy-tax-credits-consumers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcb39 Posted March 23 Author Report Share Posted March 23 1 hour ago, Lee B said: https://www.energy.gov/policy/articles/making-our-homes-more-efficient-clean-energy-tax-credits-consumers Thanks, but that data is dated December 21, 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee B Posted March 24 Report Share Posted March 24 20 minutes ago, mcb39 said: Thanks, but that data is dated December 21, 2022 That's the current link provided by the IRS, since the most recent changes went into effect January 1, 2023. You can always do you own searches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexTaxToo Posted March 24 Report Share Posted March 24 From the code: Quote The term “building envelope component” means— (A)any insulation material or system, including air sealing material or system, which is specifically and primarily designed to reduce the heat loss or gain of a dwelling unit when installed in or on such dwelling unit, (B)exterior windows (including skylights), and (C)exterior doors. Windows and doors must meet specific energy star requirements, so generally only the more expensive ones qualify. "Insulation" has the least requirements (must meet IEEC standards) and manufacturers are claiming that things like window shades qualify, but from the instructions for Form 5695: Quote A component isn't specifically and primarily designed to reduce the heat loss or gain of your home if it provides structural support or a finished surface (such as drywall or siding) or its principal purpose is to serve any function unrelated to the reduction of heat loss or gain. So I think you are out of luck. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcb39 Posted March 24 Author Report Share Posted March 24 18 hours ago, Lee B said: That's the current link provided by the IRS, since the most recent changes went into effect January 1, 2023. You can always do you own searches I have researched every available source that I could find. I did NOT take the deduction. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this discussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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