How to generate Form 8908 for a 1040 in ProConnect Tax

This article will assist you with generating Form 8908, Energy Efficient Home Credit, in the Individual return.

What's new for Form 8908 for tax year 2023:

• Credit increase and modification. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 increased and modified the credit for certain homes sold or leased after 2022.

What is Form 8908?

Form 8908, Energy Efficient Home Credit, allows eligible contractors to claim a credit for each qualified energy efficient home sold or leased to another person during the tax year for use as a residence. The credit ($2,000 or $1,000) is based on the energy saving requirements of the home. The credit is part of the general business credit (Form 3800).

See the IRS Instructions for Form 8908 for more information.

How do I generate Form 8908 in the program?

1. From the Input Return tab, go to Credits ⮕ General Business and Vehicle Cr. 
2. Click the Energy/ Fuel Production tab at the top of the input screen. 
3. Scroll down to the Energy Efficient Home Credit (8908) section.
4. Enter the Number of energy efficient homes sold during the tax year.
5. Enter the Number of energy efficient manufactured homes sold during the tax year.

How do I generate this credit if I received a partnership K-1 showing it?

1. From the Input Return tab, go to Income ⮕ Passthrough K-1's ⮕ Partnership Info (1065 K-1).
2. Select Lines 11-20. 
3. Scroll down to the Line 15 - Credits and Withholding section.
4. For the K-1 Code, choose P15 - Energy efficient home credit.
5. Enter the Amount of Credit.