$300 Federal Tax Credits are BACK!
This past August, the $300 tax credit for qualifying HVAC systems returned and is here to stay until December 31st, 2032!
This decision was a part of the Inflation Reduction Act, which is an effort to slow and reduce inflation while devoting money and resources to supporting energy efficiency and infrastructure throughout the nation.
If it sounds a bit unfair to you because you just bought an HVAC system while the tax credit was not active, you’ll be happy to learn that you can retroactively apply for it through the end of the year if you bought your system in 2022.
There are a few things to know about this exciting way to save money.
It Can Be Combined With Other Utility Rebates.
If you are in the middle of updating or renovating your house, you know that it can drain your account quickly, so every little place to save money truly counts. Being able to save $300 on your HVAC unit and potentially more on other appliances can drop the cost of renovation by hundreds, maybe thousands!
It Is a Federal Tax Credit.
This means that $300 gets taken off of the total amount of money that you owe during tax season! Tax season can be a stressful time of year, so applying for this credit allows for a little relief during this time.
It Only Applies to Your Main Home of Residence
Unfortunately, this disqualifies those who rent and own various properties with HVAC systems that would otherwise qualify. You must live in the home that the system is installed in to be eligible for the tax credit. New construction also does not qualify.
What Systems Qualify?
It depends on what system you have. When it comes to heat pumps, split systems must have an HSPF of 8.5 or higher, an EER of 12.5 or higher, and a SEER of 15 or higher. Package systems must have an HSPF of 8 or greater, an EER of 12 or greater, and a SEER of 14 or greater. For other systems, please visit Energy Star’s website. Systems must abide by CEE Tier II’s set criteria.
Requirements like these mean that most of our DIY ductless mini-split systems qualify for this rebate! In order to see if your unit is eligible for this tax credit, please visit our Rebate Center! The Rebate Center allows you to see all tax credits and rebates currently available in your area. Rebate information in the Rebate Center is provided by EcoRebates, a third party service provider. Please be sure to check the rules and regulations set by the company or organization offering the rebate to ensure that your unit and installation abide by their stipulations. If your installation does not comply with these rules, it may invalidate your eligibility.
Other systems besides heat pumps that this tax credit encompasses include central air conditioning, gas, propane, or oil hot water boilers, gas, propane, or oil furnaces and fans, non-solar water heaters, and advanced main air circulating fans.
How Do I Apply?
In order to claim your tax credit, you must submit form 5695 alongside your tax information to the IRS during tax season. If you need assistance filling out this form, or you have any other questions regarding submitting this form or your tax information, please contact the IRS.
Is There Anything Else I Need to Know?
While this information is exciting, it is still a developing situation and thus subject to change in 2023. Keep up to date by visiting energystar.gov.
In light of this information, it may be a great time to plan your next DIY project! For that, no product is better than the DIY ductless mini-split heat pump system!
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We apologize, but we do not sell direct. You’ll be able to find our online retailers at https://mrcooldiy.com/, and you might find a MRCOOL retailer near you at https://mrcool.com/where-to-purchase/.
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Please give us a call at 270-366-0457 as soon as you possibly can.
Any insights yet on if/how MR. Cool Universal units will qualify and/or work for the pending point-of-sale rebates for those qualifying come 2023 ? Will your units qualify? Will you be participating? (hope so)
We do not have insight on rebates beyond the expiry of this Federal Tax credit.
Hi, is this A/C or Heat? I have 3 bedrooms and a living room so I’ll need 4 units? Will the $300 back be on each or just 1 unit is qualified?
The Federal Tax Credit applies to any system that qualifies. Please visit https://www.energystar.gov/about/federal_tax_credits/non_business_energy_property_tax_credits for more information. As far as we know, this rebate is per condenser.
I bought the 4 to 5 Ton 18 SEER Variable Speed MrCool Universal Central Heat Pump Split System this summer. I think the system is eligible for the tax credit (18 SEER). Where can I find the manufacturer certification statement? The Energy Star website says “To verify tax credit eligibility, ask your HVAC contractor to provide the Manufacturer’s Certification Statement for the equipment you plan to purchase.”
You should be able to find all available documentation for our products at https://mrcool.com/documentation/. If this page does not have the information you need, please give us a call at 270-366-0457.
I need the information on my Mr cool heat pump that shows that it qualifies for a tax credit diy327hpwo1c28n
I apologize, I cannot find a result for that model number. All available information on our products can be found on our Documentation page at https://mrcool.com/documentation/.