2026 Federal Window Tax Credit & Rebate Checklist: Form 5695 Instructions

## Your Complete 2026 Federal Window Tax Credit Checklist Under the Inflation Reduction Act's expanded Section 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit, homeowners can claim substantial tax credits for qualifying window upgrades completed between January 1 and December 31, 2026. ### The 5-Step Claim Checklist: 1. **Verify Energy Star Most Efficient Certification:** Ensure your replacement windows carry the NFRC Energy Star Most Efficient label matching your climate zone. 2. **Collect Itemized Contractor Invoice:** Request an itemized invoice from your installer clearly separating window product costs from labor installation fees (credit applies to product cost). 3. **Save NFRC Rating Labels:** Peel off and save the physical NFRC stickers from your new window panes in your home tax file. 4. **Download Manufacturer Certification Statement:** Retain the official written certification statement from the window manufacturer. 5. **Complete IRS Form 5695:** Input your window expenditures on Part II (Energy Efficient Building Property) and transfer the calculated credit to Schedule 3 on Form 1040. ServiceFind Windows Pro provides full tax credit documentation packages with every installation. Call for a **Fair Quote**.