Under the Federal Government's Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the updated 25C Federal Tax Credit for Residential Energy Property became effective on January 1st, 2023.
One key benefit of the IRA is the special tax credit for heat pumps used for heating, allowing homeowners to claim 30% of the installation cost, up to $2,000. To put this in perspective, the maximum federal tax credit for a central AC system is $600, which is double what it used to be. Remember, a tax credit is different from a tax deduction—it directly reduces your federal tax bill. For example, if you owe $10,000 in taxes, a $2,000 tax credit would lower your total bill to $8,000. It’s like getting a $2,000 contribution from the government towards your new heat pump installation!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n