Energy efficient 2009 tax credit

I have not filed my taxes yet for 2008. If I have a new qualifying energy efficient AC system installed, instead of waiting until my 2009 tax return, can I go ahead and file the AC on my 2008 tax return?

No, 2009 credits and deductions can only be filed on your 2009 return. The first time homebuyers credit is an exception to that rule.

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I am getting a new system in my house this week. Value is 5,300.00. What tax credit can I get, and can I claim it on my taxes for 2009 (the ones I am about the file?). Or will I have to wait and file for my 2010?

Ok, got a few quick questions on what I can claim as deductions on my tax return. I just bought an old house recently and I amended for the First Time Home-buyers tax credit. I bought some energy star appliances, but i noticed that they aren't considering any energy star kitchen appliances in the Home Energy Efficient tax credit. I was wondering If I am missing something? Also Im trying to understand this "Making Work Pay Tax Credit" from what I understand if you make less than $75K single and $150K married you receive up to $400? . Will this be automatically put in the return? I'm also curious about filing gas expense to work...is there any way to claim this even though I haven't kept the receipts from gas purchases?Also I was wondering about a tax credit that encouraged investment into a retirment savings account. I plan on using the free version of tubo tax is this a good choice with all the deductions I will be trying for?

The appliances won't qualify for a credit. The making work pay credit will reduce your tax by up to $400 if you qualify for it, but you probably already got the money due to decreased withholding since last spring. It isn't applied to your return automatically, you have to fill out schedule M. Expenses for getting to work and back are called commuting expenses and are never deductible, so having receipts wouldn't mean anything. The retirement tax credit has income limits. The free verson of TT would do the making work pay credit. Don't know about the retirement credit. Those are the only two you mention.

The government has offered a tax credit for people who install new/energy efficient heaters. Does an investment property qualify?

You may qualify. I advise that you contact a free consultation CPA

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